Branson Courier

Month: January 2003

  • Hot Winter Fun Big Show 2003

    (Branson, Missouri) In a once a year event, Branson’s Hot Winter Fun participants will show case many of their talents as part of the Hot Winter Fun Big show to be held at the Jim Stafford Theatre at 7:00 pm on February 10, 2003. The “Big Show” features some of Branson’s most outstanding shows and entertainers including, Doug Gabriel, Jim Stafford, Kirby VanBurch, Legends in Concert, Us Girls, the Lennon Brothers and Gail, 50’s at the Hop, Baldknobbers, the World Famous Platters, the Magnificent Shows from the White House Theatre and, if things run close to normal, probably a few more surprises. It promises to be an outstanding evening of entertainment. For tickets and information call 417-335-8080.

  • Mel Tillis To Perform At Grand Palace in 2003

    By Gary J. Groman



    Country music super star Mel Tillis will be appearing, along with his band, “The Statesiders,” as part of the Grand Palace “Greatest Stars” Concert Series.Although Mel sold his theatre in Branson in 2002, his performances at the Grand Palace will continue a 12 year tradition of entertaining Branson audiences.



    Over the forty-five years of his outstanding career, Mel has acquired a large list of industry awards and accomplishments.These honors include 36 Top Ten singles, over 60 albums, 2001 Golden Voice Entertainer Award, 9 #1 singles including “Good Woman Blues,” “Coca-Cola Cowboy,” and “Southern Rain”, and CMA Entertainer of the Year (1976) to name a few.



    Mel is scheduled to perform at 8:00 PM with his first appearance on April 11, 2003.For additional information please or call either, Ozark Ticket and Travel, at -888-493-1222 or the Grand Palace at 417-336-1220.