Huge concert news for country music fans in and near Evansville, Indiana. Country music star Jelly Roll is bringing his 2023 Backroad Baptism Tour to the Ford Center.

Jelly Roll is an American rapper and singer who grew up just outside Nashville, Tennessee- in the suburb of Antioch.

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He released his first album, Year Round, way back in 2011. That album was a collaboration with fellow hip hop artists Lil Wyte and BPZ and was released under the name SNO.

Today, Jelly Roll is making a huge name for himself in country music and is launching his first headlining concert tour as such.

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He just scored his first ever #1 hit with this!

"Son of a Sinner" reached the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart and peaked at #8 on the Billboard Country Chart.

His latest release is already skyrocketing up the chart as well and is likely to score him a second #1.

Jelly Roll's bringing his 2023 concert tour to the Tristate on Tuesday, August 22nd. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 24th at 9am CST at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Center Box Office.

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To celebrate the news of the big show, we're giving away tickets.

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If you'd like the opportunity to WIN THEM BEFORE YOU CAN BUY THEM, simply fill out the form below.

Chad and Angel will announce a new winner each weekday (Tuesday, Feb 21st through Friday, Feb 24th) at 7:50am.

GOOD LUCK!

 

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