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For the second consecutive year, the Academy of Country Music has recognized the Golden Nugget in nearby Lake Charles, Louisiana, by nominating the property for the “Casino of the Year – Arena” at the forthcoming 59th Academy of Country Music Awards, which will be streamed live exclusively for a global audience across more than 240 countries and territories on Prime Video on Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
The Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will celebrate country music’s biggest stars and emerging talent, and feature unforgettable performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments that will captivate fans worldwide.
“We are honored to be nominated again for Casino of the Year – Arena by the Academy of Country Music Awards,” said Greg Hennagin, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Golden Nugget in Lake Charles. “Our team at Golden Nugget Lake Charles strives to provide the best entertainment experience and this is a testament to their hard work.”
Nominations in the Industry Division for Casino of the Year – Arena include the Golden Nugget Lake Charles, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena (Atlantic City, New Jersey), Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (St. Louis, Missouri), Mohegan Sun Arena (Uncasville, Connecticut) and Mystic Lake Casino Showroom (Prior Lake, Minnesota).
Golden Nugget Lake Charles has produced massive amounts of top-flight entertainment every week since opening in December 2014. Last year alone, the Grand Event Center inside the Golden Nugget has hosted the biggest names in country music such as Lainey Wilson, Carly Pearce, Tracy Lawrence, Travis Tritt, Gary Allan, Diamond Rio, John Anderson, Tanya Tucker, Ronnie Milsap, Chris Cagle and Marcus King, among others.
Upcoming Golden Nugget concerts:
•Melissa Etheridge (April 19)
•Terry Fator, comedy//ventriloquist (April 26)
•Rick Springfield & Richard Marx (May 10)
•Sammy Kershaw (May 17)
•Matt Mathews, comedy (May 24)
•Casey Donahew Band (May 25)
•Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan (May 31)
•Steve Trevino, comedy (June 8)
•Mark Chesnutt (June 21)
•Pat Green (June 28)
•Air Supply (July 8)
•Kenny Wayne Shepherd (July 12)
Tickets can be purchased online at goldennugget.com.
Chad Cooper is the Entertainment Editor. Contact cooper@theexaminer.com