Ronnie McDowell - Branson

January 26, 2006

Ronnie McDowell will perform at the Welk Resort Theatre in Branson on Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 5 at 3 p.m.

McDowell has more than a dozen Top-10, Top-5 and #1 hits including Older Women, You’re Going To Ruin My Bad Reputation, Wandering Eyes, You Made A Wanted Man Of Me and Watchin’ Girls Go By. His distinguished career in country music includes the release of 37 albums and more than 20 singles.

McDowell also wrote and recorded The King Is Gone, a tribute to Elvis Presley that sold more than 3 million copies and reached #13 on both the Country and Pop Billboard music charts.

“Ronnie McDowell has an amazing string of hit songs, riveting stage presence and significant fan base,” said Joe Sullivan, Executive Producer of Welk-Sullivan Productions. “These factors, along with his genuine warmth and audience appeal, make him a perfect fit for Branson and the Welk Resort Theatre’s 2006 lineup of world class entertainment.”

Tickets for Ronnie McDowell are available at The Welk Resort Theatre Box Office, by phone at 417-337-7469 or on-line at sullivanshows.com. Prices, including all taxes, range from $39.50 for Elite Seating to $34.50 for adults and $17.25 for children ages 4 to 11.

McDowell performed in Branson in 2003 and 2004, thrilling audiences with The Elvis Presley Story starring Ronnie McDowell. The celebration of Elvis’ life and music featured Elvis’ former backup singers and band members The Jordanaires, guitarist Scotty Moore, drummer D.J. Fontana and soprano Millie Kirkham. McDowell’s voice bears an uncanny resemblance to Presley’s and producers of movies have turned to McDowell time and again motion picture soundtracks. His ability to sound exactly like the King has been showcased on the soundtracks of highly rated movies and TV specials since 1979.

“On March 4 and 5, McDowell will sing his own chart-topping hits and, most likely, a few select Elvis songs,” said Sullivan. McDowell will be backed by his band, The Rhythm Kings, comprised of Ronnie McDowell, Jr. on drums, Frank Michels on guitar/fiddle/banjo/background vocals, Kevin Woods on lead guitar and Wade Bernard on bass guitar/background vocals.

The Welk Resort Theatre is located three miles south of Highway 76 at 1984 State Highway 165. The 2,245-seat theatre near Table Rock Lake was home to The Lawrence Welk Show from 1994 through 2004. The destination resort complex includes a 160-room hotel, the Stage Door Restaurant & Lounge, a gift shop, miniature golf course, swimming pool, game room and other family-friendly amenities.

Welk-Sullivan Productions presents at The Welk Resort Theatre in 2006:

· February 18, 19: B.B. King

· March 4, 5: Ronnie McDowell

· March 10 – Labor Day: Siegfried & Roy present Darren Romeo, The Voice of Magic

· April 4 - 8: BransonFest 2005 – Big Shows

· April 5, 6: Ray Price

· April 10 – mid-Dec: The Lowe Family

· April 18 – May 26: Pam Tillis

· September 5 - 9: Welk Stars Reunion featuring Ralna English and Guy Hovis, Ava Barber, Jo Ann Castle, Ken Delo, Arthur Duncan, Jack Imel, Mary Lou Metzger and Tim Padilla.

· September 12 – October 20: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers and Pam Tillis Together Again!

· October 21 – December 3: Crystal Gayle & Lee Greenwood

· October 31 – December 8: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers and The Lennon Sisters Celebrating Christmas 2006!