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Big R Summer Country Jam scheduled for tonight in Rochelle

The Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, Big R, Rochelle Municipal Utilities (RMU), and 102.3 the Coyote welcomes Nashville Black River Entertainment Recording Artist, American Idol Season 5 Contestant, 2013 Dancing With the Stars Season 16 Winner, and CMT Reality TV Show Host Kellie Pickler to the Big R Summer Country Jam Stage tonight at the Rochelle Municipal Airport, 1201 W. Gurler Road.

On the Big R Stage at 6pm will be local singer-songwriter Tristan Bushman, of Ashton, Illinois. A contestant on the farewell season of American Idol, Bushman comes from a musical family and has been performing since age 5. In 2015, Tristan released his first album Heartwood.

At 7:20pm The Midnight Voices, a premiere Vocal Jazz Ensemble from Rochelle Township High School will perform the National Anthem to a synchronized U.S. flag drop by an experienced diver from the Chicagoland Skydiving Center.

Opening for Pickler at 7:30pm is rising country music star Russell Dickerson. A Nashville native, multi-instrumentalist, songrwriter and Belmont University alumnus, Dickerson’s fans consider him the next big thing. Hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, massive sales numbers, and skyrocketing social media numbers from the fans are pouring in. Dickerson has shared the stage with artists like Florida Georgia Line, Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Darius Rucker, Kelly Pickler and more.

Headlining the Big R Summer Country Jam is Kellie Pickler. There are many ways to describe Kellie Pickler, with spunky, beautiful, talented and charismatic just scratching the surface. But there is one word that ties them all together and brings them to life. Kellie Pickler is real. Few people speak or sing so transparently from their hearts. Few can bridge life and art, story and song, so vibrantly and compellingly.

Sponsors include Big R, 102.3 The Coyote (WYOT) & WRHL, Rochelle Municipal Utilities, Budweiser, Whiskey Acres, MightyVine, Sawicki Motors, Rochelle Tobacco, ALM Fine Cabinetry, AIP Painters, Body Werks of Rochelle, Rochelle Community Hospital, Swedish American Hospital, BEE Designs, Esterday Remodeling, Holiday Inn Express, First National Bank of Rochelle, Holcomb State Bank, Stillman Bank, First State Bank, Just In Time Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Refrigeration, McDonalds, Wills Chiropractic, City of Rochelle Tourism, Comfort Inn & Suites, Hub Printing, Harley Davidson of DeKalb, Chicagoland Skydiving Center, and the Flight Deck Bar & Grill, site of the Jam After Party.

The Jason Jackson Duo will close out the evening from 11pm-1am at the adjacent Flight Deck Bar and Grill. A concert ticket is required for admittance into the 21 & older Big R Summer Country Jam After Party.

Proceeds from the Jam will fund Chamber programs including professional development initiatives and scholarships for local leaders, beautification efforts aligned with the $5,000 Curb Appeal Contest, economic development efforts and advocacy, small business support, and the creation of scholarships for working college-bound high school students.

An LED video wall, free WIFI, cell phone charging stations, and a cardboard cutout of Pickler for taking selfies is provided by RMU to enhance the concert experience. General admission ticket holders should bring a lawn chair. Coyote Cave aceess is standing room only. Purchase tickets at Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, Big R, and online at www.summercountryjam.com.

Ralfie’s BBQ, Alfano’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, featuring locally-grown MightyVine tomatoes, and the Rochelle Fire Department Social Organization will be serving local favorites in the Food Court. Budweiser products and Whiskey Acres, featuring Bourbon Slushes and spirited cocktails, will also be available for sale. Sawicki Motors will be onsite with new vehicle demonstrations. Rochelle Tobacco will be selling cigars in the vendor area.

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