Country music star Josh Gracin will perform on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 8 p.m. inside Sam's Town Live! at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall. Tickets for this performance are on sale now for $15 and can be purchased at www.tickets.com or the Sam's Town Live! Box Office.


Gracin also will be singing the National Anthem at 1 p.m. that day to kick off the Sam's Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Immediately following the National Anthem, the United States Marine Corps is scheduled to perform a flyover.


Originally from Michigan, Gracin made pop culture history as a finalist on American Idol's Season 2 and as the first performer to bring country music to the pop-oriented show. He is known for being the first American Idol finalist that was also an active duty member of the United States Marine Corps.


In 2004, Gracin released his self-titled debut album containing three Top 5 country hits including the number-one single "Nothin' to Lose," "I Want to Live" and "Stay with Me (Brass Bed)."  His latest single, "We Weren't Crazy," has received acclaim from fans and critics alike.


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