Rising country star Emily Ann Roberts arrives at Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland July 24

ROLAND, Okla. (July 9, 2026) — Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland will welcome rising country star and ACM Award-nominee Emily Ann Roberts at 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Lee Creek Tavern inside the casino.

Roberts has built her career through years of hard work, transforming from a talented young performer on local Knoxville stages into one of country music’s most promising emerging artists. Her growing list of accolades includes a nomination for ACM New Female Artist of the Year, recognition as Nashville AIMP’s Rising Artist-Writer of the Year, and selection to both the Opry NextStage and MusicRow Next Big Thing classes of 2026.

Roberts has also been named a CMT Next Woman of Country and a Nashville Briefing Artist to Watch. Many fans first discovered her as the runner-up on Blake Shelton’s team during Season 9 of NBC’s “The Voice,” a milestone she achieved before finishing high school.

Since then, Roberts has continued to expand her reach as a singer, songwriter and recording artist, earning more than 162 million streams worldwide. Her debut album, “Can’t Hide Country,” highlights her deep roots in traditional country and bluegrass music and received recognition from Billboard, People and MusicRow. She followed the album with her latest EP, “Memory Lane,” and new releases, including “Whipped,” “My Future” and “Things You Didn’t Know.”

Beyond the concert stage, she is featured in Walt Disney World’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree attraction, where she performs “Try Everything” from Disney’s “Zootopia.”

A seasoned live performer known for her authentic sound, heartfelt songwriting and engaging performances, Roberts continues to win over audiences across the country as her career reaches new heights.

The show is free to those 21 and older.

For more information on Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland, call 800-256-2338 or visit www.cherokeecasino.com/roland.

Serving the River Valley for 35 years, Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland is the ultimate entertainment destination just minutes from downtown Fort Smith. What began as a small bingo hall in 1990 has grown to more than 300,000 square feet of award-winning gaming, dining, and nightlife that’s been recognized by the Southwest Times Record and Arkansas Democrat Gazette, among many others. The resort, along with the Cherokee Travel Plaza and Gaming Parlor are located on Cherokee Blvd. in Roland, just off the intersection of I-40 and Highway 64. For more information, visit www.cherokeecasino.com and click on the Roland tab, or call 800-256-2338. More information about Status+ Rewards available at www.statusplusrewards.com.

About Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Cherokee Nation Entertainment is the gaming and hospitality company of the Cherokee Nation. What began as a small bingo hall in Roland, Oklahoma, has evolved into one of the region’s largest and most dynamic gaming and hospitality enterprises, generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue, employing over 4,000 people, and welcoming more than 10 million visitors each year. With more than three decades of experience delivering world-class entertainment, CNE owns and operates the renowned Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa and nine Cherokee Casinos throughout Oklahoma, including a racino, three resort hotels, a championship golf course, and a variety of dining, retail and entertainment venues. CNE also operates Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi, one of the most recognized gaming destinations in the Mid-South. As a key economic engine for the Cherokee Nation, CNE is deeply committed to improving the lives of Cherokee citizens and strengthening communities through job creation, cultural preservation and reinvestment in vital services. For more information, visit HardRockCasinoTulsa.com, CherokeeCasino.com and GoldStrike.com.

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