ROGERS, Ark. – Country music sensation Blake Shelton will entertain fishing fans during one of the Wal-Mart FLW Tour’s most renowned events, the Wal-Mart Open presented by Tyson. Those attending the event’s weigh-in on Friday, April 2, will enjoy a free live performance from Shelton at the Wal-Mart Supercenter located at 2110 W. Walnut in Rogers. The free concert, sponsored by 7UP, will begin immediately after the tournament’s 5 p.m. weigh-in.
Shelton, who is a gold-selling recording artist with numerous hits under his belt, will also be available to sign autographs from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Family Fun Zone, a free family event featuring interactive games and product displays for people of all ages. Fans will be able to purchase Shelton’s latest album, “The Dreamer,” the sophomore follow-up to his self-titled debut.
The crowd can expect to hear hit singles from Shelton’s debut album, including “Austin” and “Ol’ Red,” as well as his No. 1 single “The Baby,” which is found on “The Dreamer.” Shelton’s third album, “When Somebody Knows You That Well,” is scheduled to be released this summer.
“Country music and fishing go hand in hand,” said Charlie Hoover, president and CEO of FLW Outdoors. “The free concert is an excellent opportunity to thank the fans of professional bass fishing who come from miles away to attend our Family Fun Zone and watch the tournament weigh-ins. We are thrilled to have Blake Shelton perform.”
To listen to samples of Shelton’s music or to purchase his CDs, visit Walmart.com.
FLW Outdoors administers the Wal-Mart FLW Tour, the world’s most lucrative bass-tournament series; the EverStart Series, the pathway to the Wal-Mart FLW Tour; the Wal-Mart Texas Tournament Trail; and the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League for weekend anglers. FLW Outdoors also operates the Wal-Mart RCL Walleye Tour, the world’s most lucrative walleye-tournament series, and the Wal-Mart RCL Walleye League for weekend anglers. The company is named after the legendary founder of Ranger Boats, Forrest L. Wood.
FLW Outdoors is the world’s leading marketer of competitive fishing. Wal-Mart serves as the title sponsor of FLW Outdoors as it has since 1997. For a complete list of FLW Outdoors sponsors and more information about them, please visit FLWOutdoors.com’s sponsor page.