If you are looking to catch some great concerts this year, look no further than the mountains!  There are some great concerts coming.  Here are a few worth mentioning:

8/14/2010 – Ricky Skaggs
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday August 14th Time (TBA)
Description: Sometimes in life, things come full circle. That’s the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age 21, he was already considered a “recognized master” of one of America’s most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. Now the road has brought him back to where it all began – bluegrass music.
Costs: Tickets range from $35 to $45
Contact: For more information call 866-273-4615.

8/28/2010 – Diamond Rio
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday August 28th
Costs: Tickets range from $25 to $35.
Contact: For more information call 866-273-4615.

9/3/2010 – Hank Williams Jr.
Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Events Center Cherokee, NC
When: Friday September 3rd starting at 9:00 PM
Contact:  For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

9/4/2010 – Lady Antebellum
Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Events Center Cherokee, NC
When: Saturday September 4th starting at 7:30 PM
Contact:  For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

9/4/2010 – Labor Day Weekend Festival
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday September 4th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Description: Featuring: Tim Surrett and Balsam Range, The Hayes Family, Jimmy Blackwood and the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, The Singing Browns, The Rochesters, and The Inspirations.
Costs: TICKETS: $10-$20 9/5/2010 – Labor Day Weekend Festival
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Sunday September 5th from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Description: Featuring: The Primitives, The McKameys and The Inspirations
Costs: TICKETS: $10-$20

10/3/2010 – Jason Aldean
Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Events Center Cherokee, NC
When: Sunday October 3rd at 7:30 PM
Contact: For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.


11/6/2010 – Larry The Cable Guy
Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Events Center Cherokee, NC
When: Saturday November 6th, Times are 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM
Contact: For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000. 

11/27/2010 – Dirks Bentley
Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Events Center Cherokee, NC
When: Saturday November 27th starting at 7:30 PM
Contact:  For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

12/17/2010 - Oak Ridge Boys
Location:  Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Friday December 17th from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM and from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Description: The Oak Ridge Boys, with that unmistakable four-part harmony, have produced dozens of hit songs – including “You’re the One in a Million”, “I’m Settin’ Fancy Free”, “Sail Away”, and of course, “Elvira” – earned just about every industry accolade available, including Grammy, Dove, ACM, and CMA awards, and won millions of fans worldwide. Their newest albums, “The Boys are Back” and “The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey” are now available.
Costs: TICKETS: $15-$18