Nov 18, 2024 | Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, November 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 18, 2024) – Cole Swindell, a multi-platinum Grammy-nominated Country superstar will perform at the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, February 6th, at 7:30pm.
Tickets to see the artist behind the hit singles including “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey,” “You Should Be Here”, and “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” go on sale Friday, November 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Swindell fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, November 23rd.
The multiple ACM award-winning singer songwriter released new music from his upcoming fifth studio album for Warner Music Nashville including his current radio single “Forever To Me,” and the digital only releases of “One Day” and “3 Feet Tall,” which Country Now called a “Song of the Year contender” and “one of the most important songs Cole Swindell has ever released.”
Swindell, who Rolling Stone has called “a proven hit-maker,” charted three back-to-back, Platinum-certified, multi-week No. 1 hits off his fourth studio album, Stereotype: “Single Saturday Night,” “Never Say Never” (with Lainey Wilson) and the five-week 3x Platinum chart-topper “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” that garnered three ACM Awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year (as songwriter and artist), an iHeart Music Award for “Country Song of the Year” and received a nomination for “Musical Event of the Year” for “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” with Jo Dee Messina for the 57th CMA Awards. He released a special duet remix of his smash “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” featuring Messina that has produced multiple award nominations and is included on his deluxe album Stereotype Broken, which also includes his 2023 Top 10 single “Drinkaby.”
The Tennessean called Swindell a “hard charging competitor armed with a mastery of the art of the craft, tirelessly looking for ways to improve his work” has solidified himself as a hit songwriter, recording artist and headlining performer over the past eleven years. He has racked up 12 No. 1 singles as an artist – 13 as a songwriter – each of the 12 singles are certified Platinum (including two singles at 3x Platinum and four at 2x Platinum), a Platinum-certified debut album (Cole Swindell), a Platinum-certified sophomore effort (You Should Be Here), a Gold-certified third entry (All Of It), and a Gold-certified fourth album (Stereotype). His massive, GRAMMY-nominated hit “Break Up In The End” was named the “2019 NSAI Song of the Year”. Swindell earned two nominations (“Musical Event of the Year” and “Music Video of the Year”) for “Never Say Never” at the 56th CMA Awards. Swindell officially became a headliner on his own in 2018 with his Reason To DrinkTours, and his 2022 Back Down To The Bar Tour. In 2023, he toured with Thomas Rhett on the Home Team Tour and headlined his Twelve Tour in the fall. Swindell just wrapped his 2024 summer Win The Night Tour.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Nov 18, 2024 | Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena Friday, July 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 18, 2024) – Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer-songwriter, today announced that he’s bringing his highly anticipated “One Last Time” tour to North America in 2025. The tour, which has been thrilling audiences in Europe and Asia has also been a box office smash, grossed among The Top 20 Global Concert Tours of the year. The 20-city tour includes a 7:30pm show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 25th. Each show promises an unprecedented evening of iconic hits and a concert production befitting one of the era’s greatest live performers.
Featuring chart-topping hits spanning Stewart’s unparalleled career, his hits-packed setlist includes songs like, “You Wear It Well,” “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “The First Cut is the Deepest,” “Tonight’s the Night,” “Every Picture Tells A Story,” “Infatuation,” “Forever Young,” “Ooh La La (I Wish That I Knew What I Know Now),” ”Young Turks,” Have I Told You Lately That I Love You,” “Rhythm of My Heart,” “Broken Arrow,” “Forever Young,” and many more.
Tickets to see the Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame member “One Last Time” go on sale Friday, November 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of the Rock icon can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, November 23rd.
In the sixth decade of his career and not slowing down, in 2024 Rod released his 33rd studio album, Swing Fever, a collaboration with Jools Holland with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra (Warner Records), toured Asia and Europe before wrapping his record-setting 13-year Las Vegas residency, Rod Stewart: The Hits. He will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace March – June 2025, with “The Encore Shows” featuring his biggest hits, plus surprises from the songbook, swing, as well as deep cuts, and stunning new production elements
ABOUT ROD STEWART
Sir Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music with more than 250 million records and singles sold worldwide. His signature voice, style and songwriting have transcended all genres of popular music, including rock, folk, soul, R&B, and the Great American Songbook, making him one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his career. Stewart has earned a number of the industry’s highest awards, including two inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting, New York Times best-selling author, GRAMMY™ Living Legend, and in 2016 he officially became “Sir Rod Stewart” after being knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity. Sir Rod Stewart is one of the bestselling artists in recorded music with more than 250 million records and singles sold worldwide.
In 2016, he officially became “Sir Rod Stewart” after being knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity. In 2023, his first foray outside of music, Wolfie’s Whisky, was another critical hit and has quickly been embraced worldwide. In 2024, he tackled yet another music genre with the release of Swing Fever, his 33rd studio album. The album, a collaboration with Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, a 13-track sparkling salute to the timeless songs of the big band years, garnered him his 11th No. 1 album in the U.K. – a feat he shares with David Bowie, Taylor Swift and U2 on the all-time list of acts with the most No. 1 albums in the U.K. He toured Asia and Europe before wrapping his record-setting 13-year Las Vegas residency, “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” For more information visit RodStewart.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Sep 30, 2024 | Entertainment, General News
Stars behind hits like “I’ll Make Love To You” and “End of the Road” return January 18, 2025
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 30, 2024) – The best-selling R&B group of all time, Boyz II Men, are returning to Mohegan Sun Arena for the first time since 2017 with their full catalog of timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations for an 8:00pm show on Saturday, January 18th.
Tickets to see the trio go on sale Friday, October 4th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, tickets can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, October 5th.
ABOUT BOYZ II MEN
Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continue to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. The band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated classics of the past two decades, including “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “One Sweet Day,” “Motownphilly” and many others. The group’s four GRAMMY Awards are just the tip of the iceberg. Throughout their 30 plus-year career, Boyz II Men have also won a whopping nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, three Billboard Awards, a 2011 MOBO Award for “Outstanding Contribution to Music,” and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as a Casino Entertainment Award for their acclaimed residency at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, which launched in 2013. The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 64 million albums sold, and the reason is abundantly clear. For the past three decades, Boyz II Men have given fans a rich catalog of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes. And for Boyz II Men, the hits just keep on coming – the group continues to craft new albums and bring their legendary act to stages across the world. Boyz II Men have won fans the world over with their soulful multi-octave sound and incredible vocals. Given the monumental success of their albums and the timeless quality of their vocals, it’s easy to see why Boyz II Men remain the most popular R&B group of all time. Ask any successful Pop or R&B superstar which artists have inspired them, and chances are Boyz II Men will be at the top. From Justin Timberlake and Usher to Justin Bieber and Beyoncé, the most successful stars in the industry look to Boyz II Men as their idols. In November 2023, Boyz II Men starred in a national television spot by recreating the iconic Chili’s Baby Back Ribs jingle which turned into a viral sensation for the next generation. They are currently touring all over the world. The trio recently opened the NFL season for Monday Night Football singing the national anthem. For more information on everything Boyz II Men, visit their website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Sep 16, 2024 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets On Sale Friday, September 20th
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 16, 2024) –– On Wednesday, December 18th Mohegan Sun Arena will host nine-time GRAMMY® Award winning icons and one of the best-selling bands of all time, Earth, Wind, & Fire, for an unforgettable night of music as they perform hours of hits spanning more than 50 years.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 20th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of Soul can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, September 21st.
Earth, Wind & Fire are a music institution. In 1969, music legend Maurice White birthed the music force named after the elements from his very own astrological charts. With soul as deep as the planet, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever. They’ve scored eight number one hits and have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. They’ve released 23 albums; eight of those albums went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. They’ve won an impressive nine GRAMMY® Awards including one for Lifetime Achievement (2012). In 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their lasting impact on popular music and, in 2019, their contributions to arts and culture was acknowledged in Washington DC with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors.
The music of Earth, Wind & Fire is more alive than ever as they continue to inspire new audiences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. Like the elements in their name, Earth, Wind & Fire’s music has withstood ever-changing trends in the world and shows no sign of vanishing as they continue to create joy and uplifting music that will forever reach a sacred universal atmosphere. From the funky and infectious “Let’s Groove” to the timeless dance classic “September” to the heartfelt “Reasons,” Earth, Wind & Fire’s catalog of hits has become the soundtrack to many lives.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Sep 5, 2024 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, September 13th
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 5, 2024) – Country music superstar Blake Shelton is set to hit the road next year with his “Friends & Heroes” Tour 2025 which includes a 7:00pm show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, March 21st. The tour features performances by genre heroes Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, and Trace Adkins plus very special guest Emily Ann Roberts.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 13th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, September 14th. Additionally, tickets for the “Friends & Heroes” Tour 2025 will be available via an exclusive fan presale beginning Tuesday, September 10th at 10:00am through Thursday, September 12th at 10:00pm. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, September 10th at 10:00am through Thursday, September 12th at 10:00pm. Fans can sign up for the exclusive Presale HERE.
The “Friends & Heroes” Tour announcement comes fresh off the boot heels of Shelton’s recently announced “Live In Las Vegas” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency will occur on February 5th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 14th, and 15th.
As the genre’s chief ambassador, Blake Shelton has been delivering Country music to a diverse audience for more than 20 years. With 28 No. 1 singles, 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold and nearly 11 billion global streams, Shelton has received numerous awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, ten CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice Awards, among many others.
As an original coach on the Emmy Award-winning television show The Voice, Shelton brought a steady diet of current and classic Country music to the NBC primetime audience. After 23 seasons and nine championships, he left the show in May of 2023.
A noted humanitarian, Shelton has helped raise millions of dollars for children’s hospitals, disaster relief organizations, food banks, and the OKPOP Museum, and he wrapped the “Back To The Honky Tonk” Tour in March with a special show in Tulsa titled “Blake Shelton & Friends: Oklahoma Is All For The Hall”. It featured fellow Oklahomans Ronnie Dunn, Kristin Chenoweth, Vice Gill, and others and raised more than $750,000 for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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