Mulvane, Kan. -- Grammy Award-winning classic rock band America will perform their top hits at Kansas Star Arena on Friday, June 12, 2020.

The year 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of when the classic rock band burst into the music scene. Founding members, Gerry Bleckley and Dewey Bunnell, met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the carts on the strength of their signature song, "A Horse With No Name."

America is best-known for their top hits, including "I Need You," "Ventura Highway," "Don't Cross The River," "Tin Man," "Lonely People," and "Sister Golden Hair." Throughout the band's career, America has also released six certified gold albums, platinum albums, a greatest hits collection and sold more than four million records. In 1972, the band won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on-sale Saturday, January 18 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased at www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena. This is an all-ages show. For more information on America, visit www.venturahighway.com.

About Kansas Star Arena

The Kansas Star Arena, a Boyd Gaming facility, is located just off Exit 33 on the Kansas Turnpike and is adjacent to the Kansas Star Casino. The 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Kansas Star Arena is south-central Kansas' home for big-name national acts such as Journey, Pat Benatar, Championship Rodeo, mixed martial arts events and more. The Arena accommodates up to 6,500 guests for headliner events. In 2014, Midwest Gaming and Travel awarded the Kansas Star more than 25 honors in its annual Reader's Choice Awards, including "Best Concert Venue" in the state of Kansas. For more information, visit kansasstarcasino.com. Connect with Kansas Star Arena at facebook.com/kansasstararena and www.kansasstarcasino.com/entertain/arena. Kansas Star Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming. Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 29 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states. With one of the most experienced leadership teams in the casino industry, Boyd Gaming prides itself on offering its guests an outstanding entertainment experience, delivered with unwavering attention to customer service. For additional Company information and press releases, visit www.boydgaming.com.

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