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Randy HouserCory Waller & the Wicked ThingsBrad Morgan
Sat, 2 Oct, 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
Doors open
5:00 PM CDT
Central Plaza (Downtown Fort Dodge)
901 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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Country music fans, are you still with us?
It’s been a long wait, but we’re excited to announce that our Downtown Country Jam is back! We’re ready to make a triumphant return to historic downtown Fort Dodge on Saturday, October 2nd! To make it a truly special occasion, we’ve dialed in Randy Houser as headliner with Cory Waller & the Wicked Things and Brad Morgan to open. After two years of waiting patiently, we’re ready and raring to put on our DCJ (and we hope you are ready too)!
Randy Houser charted his first hit in 2008 with the song “Anything Goes”. It was a Top 20 hit on the Billboard country singles chart and the title track to his debut album on the same name. That album also produced his first Top 5 hit, “Boots On”. Houser racked up two consecutive #1 hits with his album, “How Country Feels”, including the title track, “How Country Feels” and “Running Outta Moonlight”. That album also yielded a #2 hit in “Goodnight Kiss”. He added a fourth #1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, “Fire Up”. Other of his hits includes “Whistlin’ Dixie”, “I’m All About It”, “A Man Like Me”, “In God’s Time”, “Like A Cowboy” and “What Whiskey Does”.
The 2021 installment of the Downtown Country Jam will also include two local favorites for opening acts. Brad Morgan will kick off the show at 5:30PM with Cory Waller & the Wicked Things serving as direct support at 6:45PM. Randy Houser is slated to take the stage at 8:30PM. Gates for the event open at 5:00PM. We couldn’t be more pleased with the lineup we have including our opening acts. Our hope is the public comes out in force and supports us so we can continue and grow this event for years to come.”
Tickets for the 2021 Downtown Country Jam go on sale ONLINE Saturday, July 17th (midnight, Friday, July 16th). They will cost $25 on or before Sunday, September 198h increasing to $30 beginning on Monday, September 20th. Should there be any tickets remaining, they will be sold at the gate for $35. Kids 12 years of age and under are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. All tickets are general admission, festival style (bring your own chair) seating.
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Country
Randy Houser
Randy Houser
Country
With an inimitable voice the New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits with his album, How Country Feels, plus earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated "Like A Cowboy." Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. Houser’s fourth studio album, Magnolia, marks a new era for the singer/songwriter which many have called “Houser at his best.” Listeners got their first taste of Houser’s criticallyacclaimed rootsy project with the Top 30 hit “What Whiskey Does,” which debuted at Country radio as #1 Most Added and Rolling Stone immediately dubbed “a classic tearsand- twang drinking song.” The album which NPR claims is home to “some of the most expressive performances of his career,” also includes his single, “No Stone Unturned,” a gypsy-hearted traveling song that Whiskey Riff calls “the best song, from the best album of 2019.”
In early 2021 Houser teamed up with good friend Jamey Johnson to share the stage on their unforgettable co-headlining Country Cadillac Tour. The tour, amongst the first routed tours in 2021 consisted of 18 social distanced tour dates and a one-of-a-kind live stream: Live from Graceland from the iconic home of Elvis Presley.
Contemporary Country
Cory Waller & the Wicked Things
Cory Waller & the Wicked Things
Contemporary Country
Cory Waller & The Wicked Things are budding talents in the midwest country scene. Hard work and honesty are at the center of the band's sound and songwriting. Primary songwriter and lead singer, Cory Waller, writes candid portrayals built from years of life, love, ups, downs, marriage and fatherhood. Taking inspiration from Jason Isbell, John Mellencamp, and Blackberry Smoke - Cory now forges his own musical path. Raised in rural Iowa, Waller grew up playing music in punk, metal, rock and country bands - all just stepping stones to his current musical adventure. A Foreman at K&D Painting by day, band leader by night, Cory is backed by a band of his favorite heroes and friends — The Wicked Things. The band is comprised of...
Cory Waller- Guitar, Lead Vocal
Ronley King- Guitar, Vocals
Kaleb Ferry- Drums, Percussion
Etheridge Netz- Bass Guitar
Emilee Johnson- Guitar, Vocals
Cory Waller & The Wicked Things aim to deliver a new and fresh sound to accompany this moment in time.
Contemporary Country
Brad Morgan
Brad Morgan
Contemporary Country
Brad Morgan is a Country Music Artist and songwriter who was born and raised on a farm near Manning, IA. While currently residing in Nashville, TN, he continues to build on the success he has had in Iowa and the Midwest Region. He last graced the Downtown Country Jam stage in 2019 opening for Chris Janson.
Brad has an easy going sound while presenting a fun and energetic performance. His Midwest Country roots are found in crowd favorites like, “Unlocked,” “Catchin’ Nothin’ But a Buzz,” “Plan B is for Beer,” and “Perfect for Me.” His Influences include Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, and Johnny Cash just to name a few. Since 2011, Brad has released a full length album and two EPs. The most popular of those projects to date was his 2015 self-titled EP, “Brad Morgan.”
In 2013, Brad won The Guthrie’s River Ruckus “Ruckus Rumble,” adding a spark to his career and opening the door for many opportunities like performing with some of Country Music’s largest acts. Brad was recently named the KBOE 104.9 FM “2018 Iowa Country Artist of the year,” and is working on new music to release in 2019 along with many concert dates. Brad is starting to make some noise in the Country Music World by working hard to build a personable fan base, writing great music, and performing!