TULSA, Okla. (March 4, 2026) — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa will welcome Grammy Award-winning band the Kentucky Headhunters at 9 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Track 5. inside the casino.

Declared “the great American rock ‘n’ roll band” by Billboard magazine, the Kentucky Headhunters have built a decades-long career blending honky-tonk, blues and Southern rock into a sound that has resonated with both country and rock audiences.

The band’s roots trace back to 1968 in Edmonton, Kentucky, when brothers Fred and Richard Young joined cousins Greg Martin and Anthony Kenney to form the Southern blues-rock group Itchy Brother. After years of honing their sound and navigating the changing music landscape, the group reemerged in 1986 as the Kentucky Headhunters, adding vocalist Doug Phelps to the lineup.

Their breakout came with the release of 1989’s “Pickin’ on Nashville” on Mercury Records. The album became a commercial and critical success, selling more than 2 million copies and earning a Grammy Award, three Country Music Association Awards, an American Music Award and an Academy of Country Music Award. The project produced four consecutive Top 40 country hits, including “Dumas Walker” and “Oh, Lonesome Me.”

The Kentucky Headhunters continued to evolve throughout the 1990s and 2000s, releasing a string of albums that showcase their genre-spanning influences, from blues collaborations with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pianist Johnnie Johnson to Southern rock-driven records such as “Electric Barnyard,” “Rave On!” and “Stompin’ Grounds.” Later releases, including “Songs From the Grass String Ranch,” “Soul,” “Big Boss Man,” “Flying Under the Radar” and “Dixie Lullabies,” further cemented the band’s reputation for fearless musical exploration.

In 2010, the group launched its own label, Practice House Records, returning to its Kentucky roots to record new material in the same farmhouse where the band first rehearsed. The move marked a full-circle moment for the musicians, whose bond as family and lifelong collaborators remains at the core of their sound.

Today, the Kentucky Headhunters lineup includes Richard Young, Fred Young, Greg Martin and Doug Phelps. Known for their high-energy live performances and signature harmonies, the band continues to deliver a powerful mix of rock, blues and country to audiences around the world.

The show is free to those 21 and older.

With more than 2,300 electronic games, signature restaurants and nationally acclaimed live entertainment, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is Oklahoma’s unrivaled leader for world-class gaming and hospitality. Located on I-44 east of the Tulsa metro, Hard Rock has been owned and operated by Cherokee Nation Entertainment since 1993. Its reputation is backed by national and regional recognition, earning 24 wins in CasinoPlayer Magazine’s 2025 “Best of Gaming Awards” and a record 18 wins in Tulsa World’s 2025 “Best in the World” awards. Information on upcoming shows at Hard Rock Live, Track 5., Riff’s and Amp Bar is available online at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling (918) 384-ROCK 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To explore upcoming events, resort amenities or special offers, connect with us on Facebook, X and Instagram. More information about One Star® Rewards is available at www.onestarrewards.com.

About Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Cherokee Nation Entertainment is the gaming and hospitality company of the Cherokee Nation. What began as a small bingo hall in Roland, Oklahoma, has evolved into one of the region’s largest and most dynamic gaming and hospitality enterprises, generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue, employing over 4,000 people, and welcoming more than 10 million visitors each year. With more than three decades of experience delivering world-class entertainment, CNE owns and operates the renowned Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa and nine Cherokee Casinos throughout Oklahoma, including a racino, three resort hotels, a championship golf course, and a variety of dining, retail and entertainment venues. CNE also operates Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi, one of the most recognized gaming destinations in the Mid-South. As a key economic engine for the Cherokee Nation, CNE is deeply committed to improving the lives of Cherokee citizens and strengthening communities through job creation, cultural preservation and reinvestment in vital services. For more information, visit HardRockCasinoTulsa.com, CherokeeCasino.com and GoldStrike.com.

About Hard Rock® 

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in nearly 75 countries spanning more than 300 locations including owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia with more than 88,000 pieces displayed at locations around the globe. The Unity by Hard Rock™ global loyalty program rewards members for doing the things they love across participating properties. In addition, Hard Rock Digital spotlights the sports betting and iGaming experience with products remixed in the spirit of Hard Rock for players worldwide. HRI has received numerous industry and destination awards across the travel, hospitality, gaming, entertainment and food & beverage sectors. HRI currently holds investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB-) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.