ROLAND, Okla. (March 19, 2026) — Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland will welcome Multi-Platinum trio The Band Perry at 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Lee Creek Tavern inside the casino.

The Band Perry is a Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre-defying sound and bold artistic reinvention. Since bursting onto the scene with their RIAA diamond-certified smash hit “If I Die Young,” the band, led by the artistic eye and creative direction of lead singer/songwriter Kimberly Perry, have captivated audiences worldwide. 

Spanning over a decade of music and two albums, The Band Perry has sold 2.5 million albums and 12 million singles and amassed more than 1 billion streams. Their success story continues to grow both domestically and globally, a talent powerhouse touting sold-out world tours, six No. 1 singles, multiple RIAA platinum and gold certifications, and pioneering chart success.

Their Appalachian gothic sound is amplified by heartfelt, original storytelling, dynamic musicianship and high-energy performance. Known for pushing creative boundaries while staying rooted in Southern tradition, the duo continues to evolve, both artistically and as individuals.

The show is free for those 21 and older.

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 One Star Rewards® is available at www.onestarrewards.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.