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Branson Country USA - March 24, 2017

This week we welcome Ozarks vocalist Kari Garrison!

Kari Garrison was born and raised in Denison, Texas, in a musical family where harmony-filled living room jam sessions with her dad and other family members were a part of her daily life. It was there Kari developed her love and passion for singing.

After high school, Kari moved to Virginia and over the next 5 years she shared the stage, as well as the recording studio, with many of the industry's most promising bluegrass artists. Then in 2001, following a dare from her younger sister, Kari moved to the Branson.

After performing in several shows in town, Kari took a job at "The Paul Harris Show". She went on to sing with the legendary entertainer Moe Bandy for eight consecutive years. While performing and traveling with Moe, Kari was honored to sing with him on the world famous stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

It was in 2015, Kari joined the cast of "Clay Cooper's Country Express" where she is the featured female vocalist. You can check their schedule or get more information by calling Clay's Box Office at: 417-337-7123, or visit ClayCooper.com.

Kari is also excited to announce she's producing and starring in a brand new show: "Ozark Bluegrass Jubilee" at the God and Country Theatre.

The show will feature that beautiful and distinctive, pickin' and singin' the foot-tapping songs of the likes of Ralph Stanley, Earl Scruggs, Lester Flatts, and Bill Monroe, along with a bucket of today's New-Grass-Bluegrass songs by Allison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, and songs from "Oh Brother where Art Thou," The Civil Wars, and Ozark Mountain originals!

The incredible acoustic sound of the mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, 5-string banjo, dobro, and such, will move your soul to feel the life and love in the simpler times of the hills.

"Ozarks Bluegrass Jubilee" opens April 15th and is performed at Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10am. For more information call 417-334-6806 or visit GodandCountryTheatre.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! Show audio can also be downloaded as a podcast, via the internet at www.iTunes.com, or show video download through CityLinkTV.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. This broadcast is brought to you in part by Branson Tourism Center. For more information, please visit: www.BransonTourismCenter.com.