Ben and Noel Haggard carry on musical legacy to Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland Aug. 28

ROLAND, Okla. - Carrying on the legacy of the legendary Merle Haggard, sons Ben and Noel Haggard are bringing a collection of family music to the stage at Lee Creek Tavern inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland on Friday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m.

Country music runs deep for Ben and Noel. The brothers grew up surrounded by their father's music that helped shape the genre and have gone on to establish their own careers as singers, songwriters and performers.

At the age of 15, Ben joined Merle's band, The Strangers, as lead guitarist and continued to tour and perform with his father until he passed in 2016. Noel built a successful solo career, including the Atlantic Records release "One Lifetime," before returning to tour with his father.

Following Merle's passing, Ben and Noel came together to carry on his musical legacy while continuing to build their own careers. Alongside their original music, they continue to proudly honor Merle by sharing the songs, stories and unmistakable Bakersfield Sound that continue to inspire generations of fans.

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 www.cherokeecasino.com and click on the Roland tab, or call 800-256-2338. More information about Status+ Rewards is available at www.statusplusrewards.com.