Crystal Gayle & Lee Greenwood Added to Welk Resort Theatre for 2006

Welk-Sullivan Productions is adding even more “Star Power” to the 2006 lineup at the Welk Resort Theatre with 15 performances by Crystal Gayle and Lee Greenwood in October, November and December. Known for her signature song, “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” and floor length hair, Crystal Gayle will perform with Lee Greenwood, singer and songwriter of the patriotic anthem, “God Bless The USA.”

The Gayle-Greenwood schedule at Branson’s Welk Theatre covers five weekends: October 21 & 22; November 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19; and December 2 & 3. Performance times will be at 2 & 8 p.m. on Saturdays and at 8 p.m. on Sundays. For online information and ticket purchase click here or for further information or tickets call 800-590-0155 or 417-337-7469.

Crystal Gayle

One of the most popular and widely recognized female country singers, Crystal Gayle has charted 18 #1 hits and 27 Top-Five singles including “Don’t’ It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” “Talking In Your Sleep,” “Why Have You Left The One You Left Me For,” “I’ll Get Over You,” and “Cry.” The sister of Loretta Lynn, Gayle has earned Top Female honors with the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards (4); American Music Awards (3); Country Music Association (CMA) Awards (2); and a Grammy Award. Her album, “We Must Believe In Magic,” became the first album by a country female artist to achieve Platinum status.

Her first #1 duet, “You and I,” was recorded with Eddie Rabbitt and became her second Top-Ten pop hit. Another duet with Gary Morris, “Makin’ Up For Lost Time (The Dallas Lovers’ Song)” from the TV series Dallas, also reached #1 on the Country Music Charts.

Lee Greenwood

Discovered by Mel Tillis’ road manager, Larry McFaden. Lee Greenwood has seven #1 hits and 23 Top-Ten records including “Dixie Road,” “Ring On Her Finger, Time On Her Hands,” “Hearts Aren’t Made To Break (They’re Made To Love),” “Going, Going, Gone,” and “God Bless The USA.”

In addition to his solo hits, Greenwood had a number of hit duets with Barbara Mandrell, including the number three hit “To Me.” Greenwood has received Top Male Honors with a Grammy Award, CMA Award and Academy of Country Music Award. He received a Congressional Medal of Honor Society Patriot Award and a Points of Light Foundation Award for his patriotic work during the 1991 Gulf War.

Welk Resort and Welk Resort Theatre

The Welk Resort Theatre is located three miles south of Highway 76 at 1984 State Highway 165. The 2,245-seat theatre near Table Rock Lake was home to The Lawrence Welk Show from 1994 through 2004. The destination resort complex includes a 160-room hotel, the Stage Door Restaurant & Lounge, a gift shop, miniature golf course, swimming pool, game room and other family-friendly amenities.

Welk Sullivan Productions presents at The Welk Resort Theatre in 2006:

· March 10 – Labor Day: Siegfried & Roy present Darren Romeo, The Voice of Magic

· April 10 – mid-Dec: The Lowe Family

· April 18 – May 26: Pam Tillis

· September 5 – 9: Welk Stars Reunion featuring Ralna English and Guy Hovis, Ava Barber, Jo Ann Castle, Ken Delo, Arthur Duncan, Jack Imel, Mary Lou Metzger and Tim Padilla.

· September 12 – October 20: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers and Pam Tillis Together Again!

· October 21 – December 3: Crystal Gayle & Lee Greenwood

· October 31 – December 8: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers and The Lennon Sisters Celebrating Christmas 2006!