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Randy Houser announced as first concert of Corn Palace Festival

4 years ago in Local, Region

Randy Houser announced as first concert of Corn Palace Festival

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Randy Houser will play this year’s Corn Palace Festival.  The announcement was made on Friday.  Houser will play on Thursday, August 25th.  This year’s festival runs from August 24-28.  Houser has had four number one country hits, including “How Country Feels” and “Like A Cowboy”.  Tickets for this year’s festival go on sale on June 1st.

 

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