Grand Country Music Hall

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Branson Country USA - October 9, 2015

This week we welcome, Donnie Lee Strickland, from the Branson Center Stage Grille & Bar!

Donnie Lee Strickland. ... Born and raised in North Carolina, you can tell Donnie is from the South as soon as he opens his mouth. His love for Country Music began at the early age of five.

He started singing in church and performing in school plays. He was influenced as a child by George Strait, Randy Travis, Reba McEntire, and Loretta Lynn.

Donnie has entertained all across the United States. He was a special guest on the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree in Nashville, TN, singing with Grand Ole Opry stars Jan Howard and Jean Shepard.

Donnie has performed several times on Carnival Cruise ships. He was a top 20 finalist on Fox 50's Gimme the Mic in 2005. He just ended a 14-year run with the cast of the American Music Jubilee country variety show at the Rudy Theater in Selma, NC.

Often compared to Country crooner Josh Turner, Donnie has rich baritone vocals. He was awarded "Male Vocalist of the Year" in 2014 at the Shepherdsville Country Music Show in Shepherdsville, KY. His most recent recording honors Country Legend Conway Twitty. The newest CD, "Remembering Conway", has proven to be one of his best.

You can see Donnie Lee performing at Branson Center Stage Grille & Bar. For more information, call Kathy at 417-319-4624, or visit www.DonnieLeeStrickland.com.


Branson Country USA is co-hosted by Grand Country nuts, Jamie Haage, as Jim Dandy, and Mike Patrick! With a rotating roster of talent, the show features special guest stars from the rich Branson entertainment industry. From celebrities such as Mickey Gilley and Roy Clark to the up-and-coming stars of tomorrow, the weekly line-up is always a hit!

Audiences also enjoy the incredible voices of Jackie Brown, Melody Hart and the power harmonies of New South, both weekly regulars on the show. The entire show is backed by the dynamic Grand Band.

The show is also broadcast on radio and television stations around the country, and includes local stations: KRZK -106.3 FM, in Branson, Missouri; KHBZ - 102.9 FM, in Harrison, Arkansas. and KOZL TV - 27, in Springfield, Missouri. Be a part of the studio audience! The show can also be downloaded as a podcast, via the internet at www.iTunes.com.

When the red "ON AIR" light comes on, it's sure to be a GRAND time!

Branson Country USA is performed every Friday night at 10:30 p.m., January - December. For tickets and information, call Grand Country Music Hall. 417-335-2484.