Shellabration Inc. is excited to announce country music sensation Trace Adkins as headliner for Downtown Country Jam 2025 on Saturday, August 9th in historic downtown Fort Dodge.
In his storied career, Adkins has sold over 11 million albums, charted 40 singles on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart, earned numerous awards, multiple Grammy nominations and garnered 2 billion streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for two decades, the Louisiana native is known for his dynamic baritone, fiery live performances and notable roles in acting and TV (including winning the All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in 2013). His 1996 breakout debut album, “Dreamin’ Out Loud”, delivered the smash hits “Every Light In The House”, a #5 hit on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, and #1 with “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing)”. Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic country traditionalism and adventurous, fun filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone”. Other Adkins hits include “I Left Something Turned On At Home”, “Big Time”, “I’m Trying”, “Chrome”, “Then They Do”, “Hot Mama”, “Songs About Me”, “Rough & Ready”, “Swing”, “Ladies Love Country Boys”, “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Marry For Money”.
Downtown Country Jam will also showcase a local Fort Dodge act and regional Iowa band. Calling Fort Dodge home, Jared Benson will serve as the opening act. In addition to Benson on lead vocals and guitar, his band also features Alex Trevino on guitar, Claudia Coltrain on fiddle and background vocals, Mason O’Brien on bass and Jake Rossow on drums and background vocals. Benson recently released his first album entitled, Save My Soul which is available on iTunes and other subscription services. Direct support for Trace Adkins will feature a highly popular country act from southeastern Iowa called, The Boys. Formed in 2014 and led by brothers Lee and Adam Klett, they play a great mix of original music. Their most recent album entitled, Seeing Double, features the single “Playing With Fire”. It’s available for download on their website, theboysmusic.com.
Tickets for Downtown Country Jam 2025 go on sale next Friday, February 21st at 10:00AM. The price is $40 and will initially be available online only at Ticketweb.com. They will be available for purchase locally in Fort Dodge at Hy-Vee and other yet to be named retailers on Saturday, April 12th. They increase in price from $40 to $50 on Monday, July 21st. Kids 12 years of age and under are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. They do not require a ticket. All tickets are general admission, festival style (bring your own chair) seating. There is also a large standing-room-only area directly in front of the stage for attendees that prefer to stand during the performance.
On behalf of the Shellabration Inc. team, we thank you for your past patronage and support! Always remember, Fort Dodge ROCKS (Classic-Gypsum-Country)!
Sat Aug 9 2025
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM (Doors 4:30 PM)
$40.00
All Ages
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Trace Adkins including The Boys plus Jared Benson
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Trace Adkins
Country
In his storied career, Trace Adkins has sold over 11 million albums, charted 40 singles on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart, earned numerous awards, multiple Grammy nominations and garnered 2 billion streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for two decades, the Louisiana native is known for his dynamic baritone, fiery live performances and notable roles in acting and TV (including winning the All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in 2013). His 1996 breakout debut album, “Dreamin’ Out Loud”, delivered the smash hits “Every Light In The House”, a #5 hit on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, and #1 with “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing)”. Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic country traditionalism and adventurous, fun filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone”. Other Adkins hits include “I Left Something Turned On At Home”, “Big Time”, “I’m Trying”, “Chrome”, “Then They Do”, “Hot Mama”, “Songs About Me”, “Rough & Ready”, “Swing”, “Ladies Love Country Boys”, “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Marry For Money”.
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The Boys
Country
The Boys
Lee and Adam Klett are Midwest country artists from Southeast Iowa. They started their music journey together in 2007 with a short-lived classic country band (Big River) that was close to being a Johnny Cash tribute band. Shortly after, they split to form an original rock band (Simple Design, Lee) and a classic rock cover band (Naked Friday, Adam). Lee eventually moved on to form a classic rock/country band (Aces and Eights) and Adam transformed Naked Friday into The Boys at the beginning of 2014. By 2016 they were writing original music and joined forces as The Boys. The Boys are dual members of the MCMO (Midwest Country Music Organization) and are known by their peers as superb songwriters. Known for their rich natural harmonies and well-rounded writing style they are a go to group for venues looking for entertainment. With their flexibility of performing solo, duo, acoustic and full band they can play anywhere for any audience. Their latest album, “Seeing Double” is available for download on their website, www.theboysmusic.com featuring their single, “Playing With Fire”.
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Jared Benson
Country
Jared Benson
Jared has had a passion for music his whole life. Growing up in Moorhead, MN Jared's parents had him involved in music at a very young age. He picked up his first guitar at the age of 7 and never looked back. He got his start performing with his childhood friend Dan Brekke in high school/college. After college in 2018, he went on performing as a solo acoustic act in the central Iowa area. Throughout the following years, he has performed in countless venues around the state of Iowa and the Midwest region to everything from a solo acoustic act to a full band show. Jared has opened for artists like Bailey Zimmermann, Ashley Cooke, and Josh Turner and has performed at country music festivals like WE Fest and Chords in the Corn.Jared's debut album "Save My Soul" was released January 14th, 2025 and is available on iTunes and other streaming services.
$40.00 All Ages
Shellabration Inc. is excited to announce country music sensation Trace Adkins as headliner for Downtown Country Jam 2025 on Saturday, August 9th in historic downtown Fort Dodge.
In his storied career, Adkins has sold over 11 million albums, charted 40 singles on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart, earned numerous awards, multiple Grammy nominations and garnered 2 billion streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for two decades, the Louisiana native is known for his dynamic baritone, fiery live performances and notable roles in acting and TV (including winning the All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in 2013). His 1996 breakout debut album, “Dreamin’ Out Loud”, delivered the smash hits “Every Light In The House”, a #5 hit on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, and #1 with “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing)”. Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic country traditionalism and adventurous, fun filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone”. Other Adkins hits include “I Left Something Turned On At Home”, “Big Time”, “I’m Trying”, “Chrome”, “Then They Do”, “Hot Mama”, “Songs About Me”, “Rough & Ready”, “Swing”, “Ladies Love Country Boys”, “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Marry For Money”.
Downtown Country Jam will also showcase a local Fort Dodge act and regional Iowa band. Calling Fort Dodge home, Jared Benson will serve as the opening act. In addition to Benson on lead vocals and guitar, his band also features Alex Trevino on guitar, Claudia Coltrain on fiddle and background vocals, Mason O’Brien on bass and Jake Rossow on drums and background vocals. Benson recently released his first album entitled, Save My Soul which is available on iTunes and other subscription services. Direct support for Trace Adkins will feature a highly popular country act from southeastern Iowa called, The Boys. Formed in 2014 and led by brothers Lee and Adam Klett, they play a great mix of original music. Their most recent album entitled, Seeing Double, features the single “Playing With Fire”. It’s available for download on their website, theboysmusic.com.
Tickets for Downtown Country Jam 2025 go on sale next Friday, February 21st at 10:00AM. The price is $40 and will initially be available online only at Ticketweb.com. They will be available for purchase locally in Fort Dodge at Hy-Vee and other yet to be named retailers on Saturday, April 12th. They increase in price from $40 to $50 on Monday, July 21st. Kids 12 years of age and under are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. They do not require a ticket. All tickets are general admission, festival style (bring your own chair) seating. There is also a large standing-room-only area directly in front of the stage for attendees that prefer to stand during the performance.
On behalf of the Shellabration Inc. team, we thank you for your past patronage and support! Always remember, Fort Dodge ROCKS (Classic-Gypsum-Country)!
In his storied career, Adkins has sold over 11 million albums, charted 40 singles on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart, earned numerous awards, multiple Grammy nominations and garnered 2 billion streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for two decades, the Louisiana native is known for his dynamic baritone, fiery live performances and notable roles in acting and TV (including winning the All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in 2013). His 1996 breakout debut album, “Dreamin’ Out Loud”, delivered the smash hits “Every Light In The House”, a #5 hit on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, and #1 with “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing)”. Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic country traditionalism and adventurous, fun filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone”. Other Adkins hits include “I Left Something Turned On At Home”, “Big Time”, “I’m Trying”, “Chrome”, “Then They Do”, “Hot Mama”, “Songs About Me”, “Rough & Ready”, “Swing”, “Ladies Love Country Boys”, “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Marry For Money”.
Downtown Country Jam will also showcase a local Fort Dodge act and regional Iowa band. Calling Fort Dodge home, Jared Benson will serve as the opening act. In addition to Benson on lead vocals and guitar, his band also features Alex Trevino on guitar, Claudia Coltrain on fiddle and background vocals, Mason O’Brien on bass and Jake Rossow on drums and background vocals. Benson recently released his first album entitled, Save My Soul which is available on iTunes and other subscription services. Direct support for Trace Adkins will feature a highly popular country act from southeastern Iowa called, The Boys. Formed in 2014 and led by brothers Lee and Adam Klett, they play a great mix of original music. Their most recent album entitled, Seeing Double, features the single “Playing With Fire”. It’s available for download on their website, theboysmusic.com.
Tickets for Downtown Country Jam 2025 go on sale next Friday, February 21st at 10:00AM. The price is $40 and will initially be available online only at Ticketweb.com. They will be available for purchase locally in Fort Dodge at Hy-Vee and other yet to be named retailers on Saturday, April 12th. They increase in price from $40 to $50 on Monday, July 21st. Kids 12 years of age and under are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. They do not require a ticket. All tickets are general admission, festival style (bring your own chair) seating. There is also a large standing-room-only area directly in front of the stage for attendees that prefer to stand during the performance.
On behalf of the Shellabration Inc. team, we thank you for your past patronage and support! Always remember, Fort Dodge ROCKS (Classic-Gypsum-Country)!
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