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May 11, 2021
RAPID CITY, S.D. Country music artist Joe Nichols will return to Rapid City on Monday, August 23 to perform during the 2021 Black Hills Energy Concert Series.
Nichols debuted his first album in 1996 and has accrued six Number Ones and eight Top 10s – such as “Brokenheartsville” and “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” – since then. He’s a three-time Grammy nominee, and has one American Country Music (ACM), Country Music Association (CMA), and Country Music Television (CMT) awards.
“Joe has played our fair before and we can’t wait for his return”, says Fair Manager Ron Jeffries. “He’s a fun, energetic entertainer that the fans have been asking for; and we couldn’t be happier to have him back for this year’s celebration”
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