Travis Tritt, the Grammy award-winning American country music singer-songwriter is making his way to the Emerald Queen Casino.
Tritt will be performing live Feb. 24 following the release of his tenth album, “The Storm,” which debuted September 2007.
The first full-length album for Tritt in three years will give old fans a slightly different flavor to savor, and a new generation of fans something to grasp onto.
Produced by “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson, Tritt’s latest compositions have more of an R&B twist, yet it still managed to top the Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart at No. 3 - something that is not unusual for the country rock star.
Tritt has sold more than 25 million albums throughout his career and has a lengthy list of bragging rights for a country artist who never quite fit into the cowboy mould.
Starting with the debut single release of “Country Club” in 1989, Tritt has charted more than thirty singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including five Number Ones. His first and third albums (1989’s “Country Club” and “T-R-O-U-B-L-E”) have each achieved platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America, while his albums “It’s All About to Change,” “Greatest Hits: From the Beginning,” and “My Honky Tonk History,” have each achieved gold status.
He has also received two Grammy Awards in his musical career, both awards for Best Country Vocal Collaboration in 1992 for “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’,” a duet with Marty Stuart, and again in 1998 for “Same Old Train,” a collaboration of more than ten country music artists. In addition, he has received three awards from the Country Music Association, and is a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
The 44-year old musician has turned from a rock-star living the life, to a clean-and-sober family man. His latest album provides a little something for everyone, and his live show should not be missed. But don’t be disappointed when he’s not wearing a cowboy hat like most other country stars - Tritt never was one to follow the crowd.
Tickets for Travis Tritt live at the Emerald Queen Casino I-5 showroom range from $50-80 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. For more information, call (253) 594-7777 or (888) 831-7655. Must be 21 and older to attend the event.
