Upcoming concert to honor country music great

By K.D. MICHAELS, Staff Writer

A special concert honoring the memory of country music legend and longtime Branson resident Mel Tillis is set for August 8.

Mel Tillis

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The confirmed lineup for the event includes Mel Tillis Jr., Clay Cooper, Doug Gabriel, C.J. Newsom, Rick McEwen, Stevie Lee Woods, Logan Allen, Tray Dees, The Sons, Brandon Mabe, and Tammy and Tonya Bilyeu.

“More musical guests are potentially coming and the band will consist of members of Mel’s famous Statesider Band, which will also be honored when the mayor proclaims this day ‘Mel Tillis Statesider Day in Branson,’ noted Marshall Howden, member of the Branson Board of Aldermen and grandson of the late Mel Tillis.

Howden continued, “The concert for my grandpa will be held on August 8 at 5 p.m. at the Copeland Theater inside the Branson Meadows.”

Tickets for the event are only $10 and may be purchased online at copelandtheater.com or by calling 417-332-5332 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.