Cherokee Casino welcomes ‘American Idol’ winner Chayce Beckham Dec. 5

ROLAND, Okla. - Cherokee Casino & Hotel Rolandwill welcome Chayce Beckham at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Lee Creek Tavern inside the casino.

The only artist to win "American Idol" singing his own songs, rising country artist Chayce Beckham earned his first No. 1 on country radio with the platinum-certified hit "23." Hailing from California and shaped by hard lessons and a love of country, rock and hip hop, Beckham turned personal struggles into inspiration, writing songs that speak with unfiltered honesty and soul.

His rugged vocals and down-to-earth charm won over audiences nationwide during the 19th season of "American Idol," setting the stage for one of country music's most compelling new storytellers.

Beckham has racked up more than 536 million global streams, with "23" debuting at No. 1 across both iTunes' All Genre and Country charts. The breakout single paved the way for his debut album, "Bad for Me." Beckham co-wrote nine of 13 songs, including three solo. The project reveals his willingness to open up about real-life heartbreak, redemption and resilience while blending traditional country instruments like fiddle and steel guitar with a modern, rough-around-the-edges attitude.

Drawing comparisons to legends like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson, Beckham's sound is timeless yet unmistakably his own, as he was called an "artist to watch" by the Grand Ole Opry, CMT, Amazon Music and MusicRow. His newest release, the haunting, fiddle-driven "Ocean Blue," continues to prove why he's one of country's most exciting rising voices.

The show is free to those 21 and older.

Serving the River Valley for 35 years, Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland is the ultimate entertainment destination just minutes from downtown Fort Smith. What began as a small bingo hall in 1990 has grown to more than 300,000 square feet of award-winning gaming, dining and nightlife that's been recognized by the Southwest Times Record and Arkansas Democrat Gazette, among many others. The resort, along with the Cherokee Travel Plaza and Gaming Parlor are located on Cherokee Blvd. in Roland, just off the intersection of I-40 and Highway 64. For more information, visit https://www.cherokeecasino.com, or call 800-256-2338. More information about One Star Rewards® is available at https://www.onestarrewards.com.