Branson Tri-Lakes Center Announces Performers for 2010 Season

The Tri-Lakes Center in Branson, Missouri has several great performers coming to its theater in 2010.

Mary Duff, an Irish singer who has guest starred with Daniel O’Donnell, is returning to the theater for a limited engagement from March 30 – April 8. This will be her second limited engagement of solo

performances in Branson. She will perform selections such as “Time to Learn” & “Isle of Hope.” Her show is scheduled for 2pm daily, with no shows on Sunday.

“His Life – the Musical” is set to perform at the Tri-Lakes Center March 30 – April 8 as well. It will fill the 7:30pm theater slot. It will also perform daily, with no shows on Sunday.

Dalena Ditto, a Branson show staple, will perform at the Tri-Lakes Center on select dates throughout the year. She will appear April 6-9; April 27; June 22-26 and September 14 – December 11. Her shows will be held at 10am.

The iconic Roy Clark will appear in Branson at the Tri-Lakes Center on May 4, 10, 11, 17, 18; June 7 & 8; September 13, 14, 20, 21; October 18, 19, 25, 26. All shows will be at 8pm. Roy Clark, who is famous for hosting Hee Haw as well as songs like “Thank God & Greyhound” & “Yesterday, When I Was Young,” will undoubtedly be a popular ticket in the 2010 season.

Other limited engagement performers include Gene Watson with special guest Little Jimmy Dickens and May 2 at 4pm and Ray Price on May 22 at 7pm. “Down From the Glory” will perform October 12-15 at 7pm. Daniel O’Donnell will return during the Branson Christmas season for performances November 1-20. And, Mel Tillis & Family will perform during the Christmas season as well, from November 2-December 4.

Have a Ball in Branson this Fall

Fall is a great time to visit Branson, Missouri. The scenery becomes enflamed with brilliant oranges, yellows and reds creating a backdrop of outdoor beauty that compliments any visit. It’s also a great time to visit due to the variety of entertainers who come to the area and perform special limited engagements. Plus, the cooler weather makes outings to Silver Dollar City even more enjoyable, especially as they host the National Harvest Festival.

During September and October, several stars come to Branson. Johnny Mathis, who is known for his song “Chances Are,” will perform at The Mansion Theater on October 9 & 10. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, best known for their hit “Fishin’ in the Dark,” has a special performance scheduled on October 23 at The Mansion Theater. Neal McCoy will continue his limited engagement at the Yakov Smirnoff Theatre through November 1st. Lee Greenwood and the Bellamy Brothers will be performing at the Welk Resort Theater on select dates through October 24. The Tri-Lakes Center will host Roy Clark on select dates through October 24 as well. The Oak Ridge Boys will take the stage at The Oak Ridge Boys Theater in a limited engagement series through October 22.

Now is also the perfect time to enjoy some of Branson’s perennial favorites, like the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama and the Showboat Branson Belle. The fall weather makes the outdoor setting of the Shepherd of the Hills the perfect night out for families and it creates beautiful scenery for guests aboard the Showboat Branson Belle. While you’re here, make time for top-rated shows like Legends in Concert, SIX, The Duttons and Liverpool Legends, as well as the Dixie Stampede and Presleys Country Jubilee.

You’ll need a place to stay in Branson when you visit, and Branson has plenty of options to choose from. Whether you need a budget-friendly hotel like the Green Gables Inn or are looking for the spaciousness of a condo, like those at Thousand Hills Golf Resort, you’ll find it in Branson. We offer guaranteed lowest rates on most of our lodging options, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best deal in town.

Break away to Branson this fall for a quick getaway or extended vacation. With so much to see and do, you’ll have a ball this fall in Branson.

Country Music Stars Come to Branson in September & October

In the months of September and October, Branson is welcoming three country legends. Roy Clark will perform at the Tri-Lakes Center September 14, 24, 25 & 26 and October 1, 2, 3, 22, 23 & 24. Ray Price will also be taking the stage at the Tri-Lakes Center in Branson on September 17, 18 & 19, as well as October 8, 9 & 10. The Welk Resort welcomes Lee Greenwood & the Bellamy Brothers September 14-26 (except Sundays) & September 29 & 30, as well as October 1-24 (excluding Oct. 5 & Sundays).

Roy Clark is well-known country music performer who was one of the first country music stars to open his own venue in Branson, Missouri. The theater, known as the Roy Clark Celebrity Theater, is now owned by the Hughes Brothers. However, Roy Clark’s talent as both a guitarist and banjo player have brought him back to Branson, where he’ll entertain show-goers with hits like “Yesterday, When I was Young” & “Thank God & Greyhound” along with his signature comedy that was showcased on the hit show Hee-Haw. Roy Clark tickets are on-sale now.

Ray Price has been a country music star since the 1950’s. Known as The Cherokee Cowboy, Price has had success with hits like “Danny Boy,” “For the Good Times,” “Release Me,” “She Wears My Ring,” “Heartaches by the Number” and “Crazy Arms.” Ray Price is a true classic country music performer, and his limited engagement in Branson is sure to sell out fast. Ray Price tickets are on sale now.

Country greats Lee Greenwood & the Bellamy Brothers are back in Branson for an engagement at the Welk Resort Theater. Greenwood will showcase songs like “Dixie Road,” “Ring on her Finger, Time on her Hands,” and “God Bless the USA.” The Bellamy Brothers will bring “Let Your Love Flow,” “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body (Would You Hold it Against Me)” and “Redneck Girl.” Lee Greenwood & the Bellamy Brothers tickets are on sale now.

Roy Clark Back in Branson

One of Country music’s most enduring performers will make special appearances in Branson this weekend and next week. Roy Clark, a country music pioneer and one of Branson’s first regular entertainers, will perform shows at 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. He will then perform shows on Oct. 20-21 at 8 p.m.



Clark made his fame on “Hee Haw,” which was the longest-running syndicated show in television history. He was also one of the first major entertainers to call Branson home. Although he sold his Branson theater in 1997, he still tours more than 150 dates a year. Branson fans get many opportunities to see the legend perform, but so do fans from coast to coast. Today, renowned good guy Clark remains one of the most popular of entertainers as he looks for new opportunities on stage, on record and on TV.



Here are some of the awards Clark has earned over the years: Country Music Association Comedian Of The Year (1970); Entertainer Of The Year (1973); Instrumental Group Of The Year (with Buck Trent, 1975, 1976); Instrumentalist Of The Year (1977, 1978, 1980).Academy Of Country Music Comedy Act Of The Year (1969, 1970, 1971); Entertainer Of The Year (1972, 1973); Lead Guitar Player Of The Year (1977); Pioneer Award (1997).



Information courtesy of Branson Daily News

Roy Clark Returns to Branson

Legendary entertainer Roy Clark will returns to Branson this fall for six dates at the Tri-Lakes Center in September and October.

Clark has many claims to fame from an entertainment career that spans a half-century.

The Virginia native and Tulsa, Okla., resident is probably best-known for co-hosting “Hee Haw” with Buck Owens. The country variety program, a “Laugh In” takeoff, ran for a quarter-century and was seen by 30 million viewers a week.

Clark first gained notoriety as a teen when he twice won a national banjo championship by age 17.

Before he became a professional musician, Clark considered a career in sports, first in baseball and then in boxing. In fact, Clark won 15 fights in a row before choosing music over fighting.

Clark signed with Capitol Records in 1963 and had three top 10 hits. He later switched labels several times and then landed the Hee Haw hosting gig in 1969. The show was dropped by CBS Television in 1971 but continued in syndication with enormous success for two more decades.

He was also the first country artist to serve as Johnny Carson’s guest host on “The Tonight Show.”

Clark is responsible for some of the tourism explosion in Branson, having been the first famous country star to have his own venue here.

He opened the Roy Clark Celebrity Theatre here in 1983. Many headliners who have performed in Branson made their first local appearance at Roy Clark’s venue, which is currently home to the Hughes Brothers.

He became a Grand Ole Opry member in 1987. He’s earned numerous honors from the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association, including multiple wins as Comedian, Entertainer and Instrumentalist of the Year. He was also awarded a Grammy in the early ‘80s for best country instrumental performance.

Clark’s hits include “Yesterday When I Was Young” and “Thank God and Greyhound.”

The Tri-Lakes Center is billing this fall’s performances as “Roy Clark with Justin David.”

Justin David hails from Marshfield, where he grew up as Justin Bertoldie. He has performed in Clark’s band for several years and was a “Nashville Star” top 10 finalist in 2005.

David is no stranger to Branson, having done stints on mandolin, fiddle and guitar with the Braschler Music Show and at Silver Dollar City.

Fall show dates are Sept. 26-27, Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 20-21.

Show times are 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and discounted rates are available for groups of 20 or more.

Information courtesy of Branson Daily News