'Highway 101' at Dancing Eagle

Published Friday, March 6, 2009 9:25 AM MST

The legendary country music band Highway 101 will perform March 8 at Dancing Eagle Casino. They take to the stage at 4 p.m.

The group's blend of country roots and tradition with rock 'n roll energy helped to catapult the country genre forward, tapping a whole new audience and paving the way for such mass appeal artists as Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw.

Their special sound was established after recording “The Bed You Made For Me. ”By 1986, the group was in Nashville finishing up their self-titled debut. The result was Highway 101. The album also yielded four top five hits, including two number ones, “Somewhere Tonight” and “Cry, Cry, Cry”.

1988 provided more than hit singles as the group was recognized by their peers, receiving the nod as “Vocal Group of the Year” from both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. They were also acknowledged at the Grammy Awards with a nomination for “Album of the Year” and “Single of the Year”.

A new album in the works. According to Highway 101, the band's belief in the music remains their constant vision. “We still share the sincerity about the music and never pretend to be anything but what we are - a band that loves to play.”

Dancing Eagle is located at Exit 108 on I-40.

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