Country legend Clint Black to jumpstart concert series

Clint Black performs "Killin' Time" during the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (
Clint Black performs "Killin' Time" during the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (

Notable country and rock visionaries will perform throughout the summer at Shawnee Bluff Vineyard in Eldon, starting June 16 with award-winning artist Clint Black.

Black surged to stardom in 1989, reaching No. 1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, "Killin' Time," according to Shawnee Bluff Vineyards' website. During his career, he has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and racked up 57 charted singles, 31 top 10 hits and 22 No. 1 smashes, according to Clint Black's website.

Black's recordings - such as "A Better Man," "Killin' Time" "Like the Rain," "When I Said I Do" and "Nothin' But the Taillights" - led to honors from the Country Music Association, The Academy of Country Music, The Grammys and American Music Awards, as well as membership in the Grand Ole Opry and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to the artist's website.

Music will start on the patio at 5 p.m. with the opener performing at 7 p.m. Black will begin his concert at 8 p.m.

Available tickets start at $54. Tables seating 10 are available for $600, and individual seats are not for sale.

Lonestar will bring their rich vocals, strong melodies and country roots to their June 23 concert at the vineyard.

Best known for their multiple-award winning and chart topping hit, "Amazed," Lonestar has amassed more than $10 million in album sales since 1995. The band's latest album, "Never Enders," released last spring, according to the group's website.

Tickets are currently on sale for the Lonestar concert, starting at $44 with 10-top tables also available for $600.

Legendary southern rockers 38 Special, with top-charting hits like "Hold On Loosely" and "Back Where You Belong," will perform July 8 at the vineyard.

Pre-eminent country-soul singer Ronnie Milsap will perform July 15.

Tickets are on sale now for both of these concerts. 38 Special tickets start at $49, and Ronnie Milsap tickets start at $44, both with table seating for 10 available.

All shows are for all ages, with children 5 and younger admitted for free. Each concert will end with a fireworks display. Parking is $5, and 50 percent of proceeds at each show benefit the LAMB House in Camdenton.

Shawnee Bluff Vineyard is located at 8 Tolwood Road, off U.S. 54, in Eldon.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 573-365-1100 or visit shawnebluffwinery.com.