Chris Cagle to Perform Free Country Night at Cherokee Casinos Lee Creek Tavern on Aug. 14

On August 14, 2026, country singer‑songwriter Chris Cagle will headline a free concert at the Lee Creek Tavern inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel in Roland, Oklahoma. The show starts at 8 p.m. and is open to anyone 21 years of age or older.

Cagle, who first gained national attention as a songwriter for David Kersh, signed with Virgin Records Nashville in 2000 and released his debut album Play It Loud. The album produced the Top 10 single “Laredo” and the No. 1 hit “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out.” His second album, Chris Cagle, was released in 2002 on Capitol Records Nashville and yielded Top 5 singles “What a Beautiful Day” and “Chicks Dig It.” A third studio effort, Anywhere but Here (2005), produced the No. 12 hit “Miss Me Baby.” After a fourth album, My Life’s Been a Country Song (2008), Cagle left Capitol and later signed with Bigger Picture Music Group in 2011 before retiring from active touring in 2015.

The Lee Creek Tavern is a popular live‑music venue located on the casino’s property in Roland, a town of about 3,300 residents in Sequoyah County. Cherokee Casino & Hotel is owned and operated by Cherokee Nation Entertainment, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses. The casino complex offers a mix of gaming, dining, and entertainment, and the tavern has hosted a variety of regional acts throughout the year.

The August 14 performance will feature many of Cagle’s well‑known tracks, including “My Love Goes On and On,” “Laredo,” “Miss Me Baby,” “What Kinda Gone,” “Got My Country On,” “Let There Be Cowgirls,” and “Country by the Grace of God.” The event is part of the casino’s broader lineup, which has already scheduled performances by Uncrowned Kings (July 31), Dead Metal Society (August 1), Drake Hyde (August 7), Deanna Carter (August 8), Empire (August 21), and Encore (August 22). Additional acts, such as Audio Crush and Unknown Causes featuring Lacey Shaffer‑Thomas, are slated for September.

Beyond the casino, Roland and the surrounding area host a range of music events. The River Valley community hosts weekly shows at the Akins Feed Store, including a 9 p.m. performance by Libby Starks on August 7 and a 9 p.m. set by Laura Caroline on August 8. The venue also offers an open‑mic night with Scary Larry on August 13 and a 9 p.m. show featuring Glen Hash and David Burnett on August 14.

The ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas, will open its 2026‑27 season with the “Dazzling Debuts” series on September 12. The series will feature Grammy‑nominated pianist Han Chen performing Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto and will continue with “Mythologies” on October 3. The center also hosts seasonal concerts such as “Christmas in Maui” (December 5) and the “Revelation Recording Project” (March 6), concluding the season with a live score and screening of Top Gun: Maverick on April 24.

The Bakery District in Oklahoma City offers a recurring jazz jam at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month and a blues jam at 1 p.m. on the third Sunday. Meanwhile, the Digs bar in Tulsa hosts a variety of performers, including Hosty (August 8), Breezy (August 14), and Mark Albertson & The Groove Diggers (August 15).

In the broader region, the annual Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, will take place from September 4‑6. The lineup includes bands such as Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots, Hollywood Undead, and Slayer, who will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their album Reign in Blood.

The free country night featuring Chris Cagle provides an opportunity for residents of Roland and neighboring communities to experience a well‑known artist without a ticket fee, supporting local entertainment and the broader Oklahoma music scene.

For more information on the Cherokee Casino & Hotel’s event schedule, visit the casino’s official website or contact the venue directly.