We have seen one of the most tragic and sad things any of us have ever experienced,” Kenny Alphin, the “Big” of Big & Rich, said before hitting the stage for “Vegas Strong: A Night of Healing” at Orleans Arena. “Our hearts are pouring out, and we wanted to be here to show everything that is right about this great city.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Big & Rich headlined a benefit show rapidly organized by Orleans owner Boyd Gaming and Beasley Broadcasting in Las Vegas, which operates the country station 102.7-FM The Coyote and also KKLZ 96.3-FM.
The night included performances by country star Cam, Vegas emerging artist Sierra Black and an unbilled acoustic set from Rascal Flatts.
Big & Rich appeared prior to Jason Aldean’s performance at Route 91 Harvest festival the night of the shooting. The duo had finished performing about 90 minutes before Aldean took the stage (Jake Owen was next to perform before Aldean) and had cleared the festival grounds before the shooting started.
Nonetheless, the hard-charging country duo remained moved by the city’s Vegas Strong recovery efforts. They were defiant that the city would continue to serve as a leader in live entertainment and return to hosting such large-gathering festivals as Route 91.
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