Rapper Ludacris Headlines Concert for Seminoles

He joins performers John Anderson and several other Grand Ole Opry country musicians

By Iretta Tiger

HOLLYWOOD — On July 6 the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opened its next phase; Hard Rock Live in Seminole Paradise. As with all the Hard Rock openings a special party was held for Seminole Tribal citizens; though this party was actually a concert.

Country music fans were treated to the Grand Ole Opry extravaganza, which featured Ricky Skaggs, Patty Loveless, The Del McCoury Band and John Anderson.

Patty Loveless gained several new fans within the Seminole Tribe. John Anderson and Ricky Skaggs congratulated the Tribe and expressed their awe at the beauty of the hotel.

Tribal citizens did not hesitate to show their appreciation for all of the Opry stars.

There was one fan in particular who stood out. He’s not a tribal citizen and no one seemed to know who he was. He first appeared onstage in the background for the first half of the Opry. He was hard to spot but if you looked closely you couldn’t mistake him dancing around. Actually his dancing was more like hillbilly slam dancing. How do we know?

For the second half of the Opry he moved to floor seating but he didn’t sit. His dancing had everyone, including the Opry stars, laughing. Those there couldn’t help but laugh.

In between shows, several Tribal citizens were allowed to participate in the meet and greet. At the meet and greet fans were able to pose for pictures with Ludacris and with the Opry stars.

Now it was time for Ludacris to perform and as soon as the lights went down his fans rushed the stage; even the younger fans were at the front of the stage. It was a great evening and it’s only the beginning.

To check out future events at Hard Rock Live surf to www.seminolehardrock.com and click on Entertainment.