Branson Missouri News & Info : Buck Trent Morning Show

Buck Trent to perform with Dolly Parton

Ashley — Sat, 19 May 2007 19:28:00 GMT

Buck Trent, nationally known entertainer and two-time CMA Instrumentalist of the Year, joins Dolly Parton, Marty Stuart, Patty Loveless and others to celebrate Porter Wagoner’s 50th year on the Grand Ole Opry. The event will be televised live on GAC (Great American Country) at 7:00 PM (central time) on Saturday, May 19, 2007. Buck will join Marty Stuart and his band to recreate some of Porter’s and Dolly’s most well-known songs including “Men With Broken Hearts”, “40 Cents Cotton”,...(read more)

The Ozarks are alive with Music

Ashley — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:58:00 GMT

The low buzz of conversations surrounds theater patrons who are settling into cushioned seats. Softened musical scores float above the whispers into the audience. Lights dim, curtain up, it’s show time at the Mansion America Theater in Branson, Mo. The cast for The Promise bounds onto the stage.Broadway— and a little bit of every other musical style— has come to the Ozarks. Fans of country, rock, blues, folk, Broadway and classical music have something to enjoy here, almost year-round. Makes sense,...(read more)

Branson Stars Set September 18 ‘Branson Cares’ Concert & Telethon to Raise Funds for Hurricane Victims

Ashley — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 20:26:00 GMT

“Branson Cares” is the message the Branson community wants to send to victims of Hurricane Katrina – along with relief funds raised by a concert and a telethon set for Sunday, September 18 in the Southwest Missouri town known for live entertainment. “Our neighbors to the south have shared our hospitality during the good times, and we want them to share our hospitality in the bad times too,” said Ann Stafford, event organizer and co-owner of the Jim Stafford Theatre in Branson. “Branson’s stars...(read more)

Branson's Variety Keeps Visitors Coming Back

Ashley — Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:04:00 GMT

Seven million tourists visit Branson each year, making this tiny town in the Ozarks (population 6,500) one of the top 20 overnight leisure destinations in the country. Just as astounding as Branson's ability to attract so many people is its success in bringing them back: 80 percent of Branson's guests are repeat visitors. So what's the big draw? While Branson does have theme parks and outlet malls, a whopping 86 percent of visitors say their No. 1 vacation activity here is seeing a live show. ...(read more)