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Whe film icned off a countr music revival made Picne Jille|Îs dance hall an American icon and jave Oee that once-in-a-million hit that most performers can onl dream of.
OeeÎs aleum zith the son came out later the same ear.
It went to No. 1 on the country charts, crossed over to peak at No. 4 on the B ill-or ot 1 and No. 5 on the h o ot 1 .
It’s now regarded as a country music standard.
Lee went on to work for Mickey Gilley for 10 years.
In 2008 he began appearing in Branson, Missouri.
Lee is a native of Texas City.
He will take the stage at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 18.
G REEN Originally from Flint in East Texas, Green went to high school at nearby A&M Consolidated, then burst onto the Texas music scene.
His debut album “ Rose
ueen spawned three Top 10 Texas country hits.
Green has now released six albums including one featuring a live performance at the legendary Greune Hall near New Braunfels.
His most recent album, Hebert Island, was released last year.
Green will appear on the Fair Park stage at 11 p.m. Oct. 19.
SALGADO—It’s a repeat trip to the Rockdale Fair for Salgado who was also the Thursday night headliner for the 2018 Rockdale Fair.
Salgado first burst onto the Hispanic music scene in 1995 with the song “ Cruz de Madera.”
His single, “ Sin Ella” reached No. 20 on the Latin American music charts several years later.
Salgado will play a 9:30 p.m. Oct. 17.
TEMP LETO N Templeton’s extended play I Could be the One reached No. 50 on the B i l l b oa rd Top 1 0 0 C ou n try S on g s and he followed that with “ Sing That Song Again” which peaked at No. 60.
He has recorded two extended plays, three singles and three music videos.
He takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18, then will be followed by Lee.
EMO TIO NS— A Texas based band that has thrilled hundreds of thousands of fans in its 38 years of existence, The Emotions have also launched the careers of several nationally known country musicians.
Current members of the group are Justin Thompson, Amanda Bryant, Nathan Hanna, Calvin Drozd and Oscar U rbaneta.
The Emotions appear at Fair Park at 8 p.m. Oct. 19, to be followed by Green.
MA G A LI— Magali Delarosa’s music is heavily influenced by the late cultural icon Selena Q uintanilla.
She and Selena started out with one factor in common. Their fathers were both Tej ano music producers.
Delarosa has been featured in a single and video by the American-Armenian musician Karen Hakobyan which has drawn three million views since its release online.
She opens the first Fair dance at 8 p.m. Oct. 17, to be followed by Salgado.
HERE IT CO MES— There’s much more to the Rockdale Fair, of course, including nightly rodeo action, a barbecue contest, parade, arts and crafts, and car show.
There’s a free night Wednesday. Aug. 16 with a pig scramble, family night at the carnival and a kickoff party.
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