Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The tour features special guests Hudson Westbrook & Blake Whiten at Mohegan Sun Arena in April
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 8, 2025) – Today, multi-platinum Country superstar Bailey Zimmerman is thrilled to announce the dates for his 2026 Different Night Same Rodeo Tour, kicking off on February 19th before making a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, April 9th for a 7:00pm show. The 2026 tour will feature support from Hudson Westbrook and Blake Whiten.
Tickets for the 2026 Different Night Same Rodeo Tour go on sale Friday, September 12th at 10:00am local time via Ticketmaster. Zimmerman fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, September 13th, subject to availability. Fans can sign up for the Artist Presale HERE now until Tuesday, September 9th at 11:59pm CT. Artist Presale access is Thursday, September 11th from 10:00am to 10:00pm local time.
The tour will also offer a VIP package and experience for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. The package includes a GA standing ticket or premium reserved seat, access to the pre-show Bailey Zimmerman VIP Soundcheck Party, limited edition tour poster, VIP-exclusive gift item & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
The announcement comes on the heels of Zimmerman’s recently released sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo via Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville – listen HERE. The album includes Country radio’s #1 hit superstar collaboration “Backup Plan” featuring Luke Combs as well as other hits such as “Lost” featuring The Kid LAROI, “Holy Smokes,” “Holding On” and more. Opening up like never before, Bailey delivers hisrafter-shaking Rock-powered Country anthems while also elevating his artistry and sharpening his songcraft on the new body of work. Emphasizing the emotional rodeo of everyday life, the 18-track collection marks a bold step forward for Zimmerman.
In April, Zimmerman released “All The Way” with BigXthaPlug which garnered 5.46M streams globally in the first 24 hours, debuted at #1 on Spotify’s Top Songs Chart in the U.S, and debuted at No. 4 on Billboard Hot 100, marking BigXthaPlug’s first top 10 and Zimmerman’s second after “Rock and a Hard Place.” In March, Bailey earned a spot on Billboard’s list of the five biggest artists of the 21st century born in the 21st century—alongside Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, The Kid Laroi, and Benson Boone.
ABOUT BAILEY ZIMMERMAN
Hailing from Louisville, Illinois, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman is one of Country music’s brightest stars, known for his chart-topping hits and authentic gritty sound. After first gaining traction by posting original songs to social media in 2020, Zimmerman rocketed into the spotlight with the viral success of “Fall in Love,” which made him the fastest debut Country artist to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in over a decade.
In 2023, Zimmerman released his debut album Religiously. The Album. which arrived as not only the biggest streaming debut for a Country album in history, but also the biggest all-genre streaming debut since 2021. The “comfortably bruising and appealingly bruised” (The New York Times) album also features his fourth consecutive No. 1 single “Where It Ends,” his 4x-Platinum, No. 1 debut single, “Fall In Love,” and its 5x-Platinum follow-up, the six-week No. 1 mega-hit “Rock And A Hard Place.” The album debuted at #3 on the Top Country Albums chart and #7 on the Billboard 200, instantly positioning him as one of the genre’s most impactful new voices.
In 2024, Zimmerman continued to dominate the charts with singles “Holy Smokes,” “Holding On” and “New To Country” all of which made a splash. August of 2025 saw the release of Zimmerman’s Sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo which includes Country radio’s #1 hit superstar collaboration “Backup Plan” featuring Luke Combs as well as Top 10 and platinum single “Holy Smokes,” in addition to “New To Country,” “Hell or High Water,” “Holding On,” “Comin’ In Cold,” and more.
Zimmerman has earned multiple award nominations, including nods from the Billboard Music Awards, ACM Awards, People’s Choice Country Awards, and CMT Music Awards—cementing his status as one of Country music’s fastest-rising stars. He has ignited television audiences across the country with show-stopping performances on Good Morning America, TODAY, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, and the 2024 CMT Music Awards and more. Beyond the stage, Zimmerman has drawn widespread acclaim from top-tier media outlets including Forbes, Rolling Stone, Variety, Los Angeles Times, Billboard, American Songwriter, and more. For more about Bailey Zimmerman, please visit baileyzimmermanmusic.com.
ABOUT HUDSON WESTBROOK
Hudson Westbrook is a son of Stephenville, Texas, baptized in Red Dirt and raised on George Strait, Turnpike Troubadours, Parker McCollum, Koe Wetzel, and Tracy Lawrence. After a 2024 splash debut with viral first release “Take It Slow,” Westbrook quickly strung together a series of grassroots hits while enrolled at Texas Tech University, including debut Texas radio single and chart-topper, “Two Way Drive,” and debut single to Country radio, “House Again.” Revitalizing the organic Country he was raised on while refusing to be held down by his roots, Westbrook’s distinct vocal, “traditional Country sounds and timeless songwriting” (Billboard) have become his calling card, fully realized on his 17-track debut album, Texas Forever, out now.
ABOUT BLAKE WHITEN
Blake Whiten often finds inspiration from his upbringing. Born in Six Mile, South Carolina, where the population hovers below 800 people, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter writes what he knows. His passion for Country music is evident throughout his descriptive storytelling and the Country cover songs he’s shared online. Many of those videos have since gone viral. After his June 2024 cover of Morgan Wallen’s “I Guess” amassed nine million views on TikTok, managers, record labels, and publishers came calling. Within 24 hours, he was on a flight to Music City.
A 2024 cut with Bailey Zimmerman (“Holding On”) also put him on the map as a songwriter. All the while, Whiten’s solo writes continued to pick up steam. His poignant debut single “Breakin’ My Heart” and massive follow-up, “Rollin’ Stone” (31 million+ cumulative streams since its October 2024 release), highlight his prowess as a songwriter. Both tracks, penned alone, are featured on his independently released 2025 debut EP, Six Mile.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world, 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 worldwide “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Hartford Magazine, and is an eight-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and one from G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit the Mohegan Sun website. For this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is available in three convenient garages.
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Jun 30, 2025 | Entertainment
Lupe Fiasco takes the stage on July 19th, and The Roots on August 2nd as part of Mohegan Sun’s outdoor Sun Patio Concert Series
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 30, 2025) – The entertainment at Mohegan Sun continues to turn up the heat this summer with two powerhouse Hip-Hop performances as part of the Sun Patio Concert Series. Grammy-winning lyricist Lupe Fiasco will kick off the excitement on Saturday, July 19th at 8:00pm, followed by legendary Hip-Hop group The Roots at 9:00pm on Saturday, August 2nd. Both outdoor shows are set to deliver unforgettable nights of live music. The series continues throughout summer with more details available HERE.
Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster, and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. All Sun Patio Concert Series shows are general admission and take place rain or shine! This premier outdoor event space at Mohegan Sun also features a full bar and deck for guests 21+. For tickets for Lupe Fiasco, click HERE and for The Roots, click HERE.
ABOUT LUPE FIASCO
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a Chicago-born, Grammy award-winning American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and community advocate. The independent rapper who parted ways with his former label, Atlantic Records, following the release of 2015’s Tetsuo & Youth, is pegged as one of the most gifted lyricists and visionaries to grace the mic. Rising to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, Food & Liquor, Lupe has released six acclaimed studio albums; Drogas Light, released in 2017 on his own label, 1st & 15th. These albums have netted three platinum singles, three RIAA Gold Certifications, 12 Grammy nominations and one Grammy Award in 2008 for his infectious single, “Daydreamin,” feat Jill Scott. With a trilogy of albums set for 2018 and beyond, Lupe is at his creative peak as an artist. Most recently, Drogas Wave released on September 21, 2018 via 1st & 15th. His efforts to propagate conscious material helped solidify him as GQ’s “Man of the Year” in 2006, and garnered recognition as a Henry Crown Fellow.
ABOUT THE ROOTS
“They are not merely the world’s best hip-hop band—but one of the great musical outfits of our time.” — Rolling Stone
Formed in 1987 in Philadelphia, PA, The Roots—Black Thought (MC), Ahmir “?Questlove” Thompson (drums), Kamal Gray (electronic keyboards), F. Knuckles (percussion), Captain Kirk Douglas (electronic guitar), Damon Bryson (sousaphone) and James Poyser (electronic keyboard)—have become one of the best known and most respected Hip-Hop acts in the business. Named one of the “50 Greatest Live Acts” by Rolling Stone, The Roots became the official house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where they currently perform every Monday-Friday.
The group’s frontman, Black Thought, is also considered one of, if not the best, rapper of all time and regularly goes viral for his exceptional freestyle talent. Black Thought has also released six solo albums including 2022’s Cheat Codes, which was a collaboration with producer Danger Mouse.
Drummer Questlove also continues to shine and recent successes outside of the music industry include his latest documentary, Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of a Black Genius) is garnering attention and rave reviews and is in the running for an Emmy Award. This follows his Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul, released in 2021.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jun 26, 2025 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Travel & Leisure
Beloved comedian and actor returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for the first time since 2022
Following successful sold-out performances in 2022 and 2023, critically acclaimed comedian Adam Sandler announces his new tour – the You’re My Best Friend Tour. The fall 2025 arena tour will bring Sandler to more than 30 cities across North America, including a return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, September 26th for an unforgettable 7:30pm show.
Tickets for Sandler’s highly anticipated show go on sale on Friday, June 27th at 12:00pm via Ticketmaster.com. Comedy fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, June 28th, subject to availability.
Adam Sandler needs no introduction, he has found enormous success as an actor, producer, musician, and writer. His last tours in 2022 and 2023 were sold out. The 2024 Netflix special Adam Sandler: Love You was filmed over two days in sold-out concerts in Los Angeles. 100% Fresh, which was Sandler’s first comedy special in twenty years, was released by Netflix in 2018. Warner Bros Records also released the audio companions for both Adam Sandler: I Love You special and 100% Fresh. On screen, audiences can see Sandler in the highly anticipated Happy Gilmore 2 streaming on Netflix on July 25th and the upcoming Noah Baumbach film, Jay Kelly this fall.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world, 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 worldwide “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Hartford Magazine, and is an eight-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and one from G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit the Mohegan Sun website. For this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is available in three convenient garages.
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May 22, 2025 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News
This Father’s Day at Mohegan Sun brings Exceptional Dining, Retail Specials, Live Entertainment, Premium Spirits, a card show featuring Trot Nixon and much more
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 22, 2025) With Father’s Day arriving on Sunday, June 15th – Mohegan Sun is set to spoil dad all weekend beginning on Friday, June 13th! Throughout the weekend, Mohegan Sun will feature mouthwatering dining specials, action-packed entertainment, and even a curated collection of premium spirits. For those who can’t make it to the resort on Father’s Day, Mohegan Sun’s gift card promotion ensures a very special day for dad in the future.
Mohegan Sun is set to provide exhilarating live entertainment all Father’s Day weekend. Let dad rock out with Buckcherry on the Sun Patio at 9:00pm on Saturday, June 14th, and treat him to the ultimate adrenaline rush from Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 14th at 6:00pm. The WNBA’s CT Sun is in action on Sunday, June 15th as well for a tip-off at Noon against the Chicago Sky.
Dad’s who enjoy sports cards, trading cards, and collectibles can check out the East Coast Collectibles Convention which is set to take place in the Uncas Ballroom on Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th. The East Coast Collectibles Convention is back with 235 vendor tables and exclusive autograph guests including the legendary former pro-baseball player, Trot Nixon, who was a part of Boston’s historic championship season in 2004! Trot will be meeting with fans for autographs and photo ops from 11:00am – Noon on Saturday, June 14th. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit ec3con.com.
Starting with The Shed Restaurant, dad’s and their loved ones can indulge in a Roast Beef Melt ($18.50) which is made with horseradish cream, cheddar, and crispy onion on grilled sourdough and The Shed Bloody Mary ($15.50) which consists of Tito’s vodka and The Shed’s famous cucumber shrub. Over at Jasper White’s Summer Shack, guests can enjoy Dad’s Surf & Turf ($60) which consists of a 12-oz. New York Strip Steak and three baked stuffed shrimp served with creamy peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and griddled cornbread. Those dining at Hash House A Go Go will be able to enjoy Papa’s Pot Roast Sandwich ($23.99) which consists of slow-cooked pot roast with a rich brown gravy served open face on top of thick cut toasted Amish milk bread and topped with crispy onion straws and your choice of side, The Ol’ Man’s Bacon and Sausage Waffle ($14.99) which is made up of their original waffle recipe filled with chopped bacon and crumbled breakfast sausage and topped with butter, syrup, and powdered sugar, Sugar Daddy ($16.99) which features Bailey’s, Kahlua, and butterscotch schnapps mixed with half-and-half, and Sugar Sugar ($9.99) which is made up of half-and-half, caramel syrup and whipped cream with Sugar Babies. And Mohegan Sun’s newest restaurant, Farm Italy Mohegan Sun, is set to get in on the Father’s Day specials with Pappardelle ($32) which features house-made beef Bolognese and fresh ricotta and a Nero Old Fashioned ($16) consisting of Angel’s Envy bourbon, amaro di rucola, cherry, and angostura bitters.
All dining specials are valid on Sunday, June 15th.
Guests can also treat dad to the perfect gift with retail specials, including an exclusive discount for Mohegan Sun’s Online Shop. At Le Creuset, guests will receive a free Star Serving Platter with any $250 or more purchase in June. Over at Lux Bond & Green, guests can celebrate Father’s Day with gifts such as iconic timepieces by Movado, TAG Heuer, and Breitling, David Yurman jewelry, Montblanc writing instruments, and fine Baccarat crystals. Additionally, from trendy apparel to unique accessories, Mohegan Sun’s Online Shop has something for every personality. Guests can browse a curated collection of T-shirts, hats, pullover hoodies, tote bags, and more, all while enjoying 20% OFF! From 6:00am on Monday, June 2nd through 11:59pm on Sunday, June 15th, guests who use code DADGRAD25 will receive 20% off all merch at shopmohegansun.com.
Mohegan Sun is also excited to introduce Mohegan Sun’s Select Barrel Series – a curated collection of premium spirits from the finest barrels, crafted for bold flavor and smooth sipping. Whether dad’s a whiskey pro or just in it for the vibe, guests can venture to select restaurants, bars, and lounges across Mohegan Sun and watch the man of the hour discover something new in every pour.
Sometimes a gift card makes for the perfect gift, especially when they can be used at Mohegan Sun. With this year’s Father’s Day Gift Card Promotion, a purchase of a Mohegan Sun digital gift card of a $100 or more will come with an extra $20 bonus digital gift card (limit: $500). The Father’s Day Gift Card Promotion begins on Monday, June 2nd at 6:00am and ends on Sunday, June 15th at 11:59pm. Mohegan Sun gift cards can be used for shopping, dining and entertainment and are accepted at the luxurious hotels at Mohegan Sun, Mandara Spa, Mohegan Sun Golf Club and Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store. The bonus digital gift card will be valid through September 30, 2025.
For additional information on Father’s Day at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/fathersday.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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May 15, 2025 | Entertainment
Tickets for the highly anticipated show go on sale Thursday, May 22nd—don’t miss your chance to see this powerhouse lineup live!
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 14, 2025) –– Reigning eight-time Academy of Country Music and seven-time Country Music Association Vocal Group of the Year, Old Dominion are set to make a return to Mohegan Sun Arena, bringing their signature blend of high energy Country hits to the stage for one unforgettable night on Friday, September 5th. Old Dominion will be joined by platinum-selling songwriter ERNEST, along with breakout talent Redferrin during the 7:00pm show. This electrifying lineup promises a performance that will light up the Arena leaving fans roaring for more.
Tickets for Old Dominion’s return to Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Thursday, May 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Country music fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Friday, May 23rd, subject to availability.
Old Dominion’s skyscraping anthems and electrifying live shows have put the multi-platinum-selling band prominently at the forefront of Country music. Fusing clever lyrics and an infectious sound, their lyrical wit and hook-heavy songwriting has certainly proved to be a winning formula for Nashville’s hottest band. It’s no wonder Rolling Stone cited Old Dominion as “one of mainstream Country music’s most popular live groups.” Since breaking onto the music scene, the band has notched nine No. 1 singles at Country radio, surpassed five billion on-demand streams, earned over a dozen RIAA Platinum and Gold single certifications, and headlined arenas and amphitheaters around the globe.
Over the course of their career, Old Dominion has received numerous awards, accolades, and nominations from the GRAMMYs, CMAs, CMT, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and iHeart Radio. Old Dominion are currently the reigning 8X ACM and 7X CMA “Group of the Year.” The band took home their seventh successive win for “Vocal Group of the Year” at the 2024 CMA Awards – the longest streak in CMA history. To celebrate this historic feat, the band performed a seven-show residency at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium this February, raising more than $1.25M for seven charities the band has been actively engaged with over their career. Most recently, Old Dominion took home their historic eighth consecutive “Group of the Year” win at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards, breaking the records for both all-time and most consecutive wins in the category.
Additional honors include ACM “New Group of the Year,” ACCA “Breakthrough Group of the Year,” AIMP “Songwriter Artist of the Year” and Music Row “Group/Duo of the Year” and “Breakthrough Artist of the Year.” In 2021, Old Dominion received two GRAMMY nominations for their song “Some People Do,” including “Best Country Song” and “Best Country Duo/Group Performance.” At the 2020 CMT Awards, the band took home their first win for “Group Video of The Year.” Frontman Matthew Ramsey was named ASCAP’s “Artist of the Year” in 2017.
Old Dominion’s latest album Memory Lane was released October 6th, 2023. Its title track made history when it became the “No. 1 Most Added Song” at Country Radio for the first two consecutive add weeks of the new calendar year, a feat which no other artist has accomplished since 2010. Old Dominion scored their record-breaking ninth No. 1 single at Country Radio with “Memory Lane.” The track achieved the most spins in a week by any duo or group, (breaking their own record on “No Such Thing As A Broken Heart”).
In September 2024, the band debuted a greatest hits compilation Odies but Goodies. The 31-track collection spans the band’s journey from lark to meaningful headliner in a way that pays tribute to what the fans ask for.
In addition to their massive radio and streaming successes, fan demand for Old Dominion’s live shows is evident week after week as the band headline sold-out arenas. They continue to break their own ticket sales records, in addition to a string of venue records, as fans can’t get enough of their stadium-worthy set.
Old Dominion is lead singer Matthew Ramsey, lead guitarist Brad Tursi, multi-instrumentalist Trevor Rosen, bassist Geoff Sprung and drummer Whit Sellers.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world, 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 worldwide “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Hartford Magazine, and is a eight-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and one from G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit the Mohegan Sun website. For this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is available in three convenient garages.
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