Contact: Jackie Reau, Game Day (513) 708-5822 | [email protected]

CINCINNATI (June 22, 2022) – Bluegrass and country singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam will perform at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati on Friday, September 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale at HardRockCasinoCincinnati.com via Ticketmaster on June 22 at 9 a.m.

Born in Pikeville, Kentucky, Yoakam grew up in Columbus before heading to California. His first EP, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., was a throwback to classic country, honky-tonk and bluegrass styles and spawned two hit singles, Honky Tonk Man and the title track, Guitars, Cadillacs.

His third album, Buenas Noches from a Lonely Room, included his first number 1 hit, Streets of Bakersfield with Buck Owens and earned double platinum status with five top 50 singles. He also has starred in a number of films and TV shows, including the movies Sling Blade, Panic Room and Wedding Crashers.

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Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 68 countries spanning 253 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2021, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity, a Top Employer for Women and the Top Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. Hard Rock was also designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and named the top performing hotel brand in J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the third consecutive year in 2021. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.