{"id":43842,"date":"2015-06-22T15:18:45","date_gmt":"2015-06-22T15:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/?p=43842"},"modified":"2015-06-28T16:13:22","modified_gmt":"2015-06-28T16:13:22","slug":"country-music-star-sara-evans-performs-at-tioga-downs-on-july-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2015\/06\/22\/country-music-star-sara-evans-performs-at-tioga-downs-on-july-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Country music star Sara Evans performs at Tioga Downs on July 2"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Country music superstar Sara Evans is scheduled to perform on the summer stage at Tioga Downs on Thursday, July 2 at 8 p.m.\u00a0Best known for her hits “Born to Fly,” “Suds in the Bucket,” “Slow\u00a0Me Down” and “A Little Bit Stronger,” among others, Evans is the recipient of\u00a0several country music awards, among other accomplishments.\u00a0Tickets are available through Ticketmaster locations and\u00a0at the Tioga Downs\u00a0gift shop starting at $25.\u00a0For more information, visit tiogadowns.com.\u00a0\u00a0(Photo credit:\u00a0Robert Ascroft)<\/p><\/div>\n

Country music superstar Sara Evans is scheduled to perform on the summer stage at Tioga Downs on Thursday evening, July 2 at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Since her debut on the charts, country music television, and radio in the late 1990\u2019s, Sara Evans\u2019 distinctive voice has endured, which makes her one of the most recognizable female vocalists in country music.<\/p>\n

Evans scored her first number one hit with the tune, \u201cNo Place That Far\u201d in 1999, however it was Evans\u2019 third album in 2000, and its number one title song, \u201cBorn to Fly\u201d that skyrocketed her to stardom.<\/p>\n

Evans followed up with subsequent number one hits, including \u201cSuds in the Bucket,\u201d \u201cA Real Fine Place to Start,\u201d and \u201cA Little Bit Stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n

Evans also has to her credit a remarkable string of other top hits including, \u201cI Could Not Ask for More,\u201d \u201cSaints & Angels,\u201d and \u201cYou\u2019ll Always Be My Baby,\u201d just to name a few.<\/p>\n

Evans has sold nearly six million records, achieving certified Gold, Platinum or multi-platinum status, and is the recipient of several music awards including female vocalist of the year from the Academy of Country Music and video of the year from the Country Music Association for \u201cBorn to Fly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Evans\u2019 seventh and most recent studio album, \u201cSlow Me Down,\u201d received critical praise from radio, fans and the media, and showcases her songwriting talent on three of the 11 songs. The title song by the same name was named one of Billboard\u2019s \u201c10 Best Singles\u201d and the album received recognition as one of the \u201c10 Best Country Albums.\u201d<\/p>\n

The album includes from-the-heart duets with well-known artists like Vince Gill, Gavin DeGraw and Isaac Slade. Slade, lead singer of the rock band The Fray, proves an exceptional pairing with Evans on the song, \u201cCan\u2019t Stop Loving You.\u201d<\/p>\n

During a phone interview en-route to Nashville for rehearsals, Evans shared that it was her hope the duet with Slade would be released as a single. Unfortunately, country radio was not open to it since Slade comes from a different genre.<\/p>\n

When asked what she considers her signature song, Evans explained during the phone interview, \u201c\u2019Born to Fly\u2019 is the song most fans identify me with.\u201d The song describes aspects of Evans\u2019 life while growing up and working on the family farm. She added, \u201cIt was there I daydreamed of moving to Nashville.\u201d<\/p>\n

Born and raised in Missouri, performing music has been part of Evans\u2019 life since age four when she started singing in her family\u2019s country and bluegrass band.<\/p>\n

As a young person, she listened to country favorites such as Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette, and later influence came from the likes of Patty Loveless, Reba, Ricky Skaggs and The Judds. \u00a0Evans commented that various other musical artists, such as John Mayer and Sheryl Crow, also provide inspiration.<\/p>\n

Fans will remember Evans competing on ABC\u2019s \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d and appearing on ABC\u2019s television series, \u201cNashville.\u201d In addition, Evans also stars in \u201cSimply Sara\u201d webisodes on \u201cMy Country Nation,\u201d and has been a featured artist on the PBS Television show \u201cFront and Center: CMA Songwriters Series.\u201d Evans has also been in the spotlight numerous times performing the \u201cNational Anthem\u201d at various sporting and special events.<\/p>\n

What fans may not know about Evans is that in addition to her music, she is involved in several charitable efforts, is the author of three books along with co-writer Rachel Hauck, and writes a lifestyle blog with her sister-in-law, Kaelin Evans, called \u201cA Real Fine Place,\u201d which features stories about fashion, food, beauty and travel.<\/p>\n

Today, family remains an important element in Evans\u2019 career, with brother, Matt Evans, as her band\u2019s bassist and sister-in-law, Kaelin, as Sara\u2019s hair stylist and make-up artist. \u00a0Evans lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband, Jay Barker and children.<\/p>\n

Fans will be excited to hear that Evans has plans to return to the studio soon to write and record new music.<\/p>\n

When asked what fans can expect at her Tioga Downs show on July 2, Evans replied, \u201cWe are rehearsing a new show which will be all about the music.\u201d The show will highlight Evans\u2019 powerful voice and include her hit songs and other fan favorites.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the July 2 Sara Evans concert start at $25 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations or in the Tioga Downs gift shop. For additional information, visit the Tioga Downs web site at www.tiogadowns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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