TUNICA, Miss. - Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country, Bill Engvall, returns to MGM Resorts International’s Gold Strike Casino Resort for two shows on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Engvall was part of the popular Blue Collar Comedy concert films, which sold more than 9 million units, and received a Grammy nomination. In 1992, Engvall won the American Comedy Award for “Best Male Stand-up Comedian.” He appeared in several episodes of “Designing Women” and co-starred in “Delta” and “The Jeff Foxworthy Show.”

He has gone on to star in “Blue Collar TV” and later star and serve as executive producer for the “The Bill Engvall Show.” He has lent his voice to the animate comedy series “Bounty Hunters” and appeared in numerous television shows, including season 17 of “Dancing With the Stars,” placing fourth. In addition to touring, Engvall has most recently played Reverend Paul in CMT’s “Last Man Standing” comedy series.

Tickets are $34.95, $59.95 and $69.95 plus tax and facility fees. Purchase tickets online or by calling the Gold Strike Box Office at 888.747.7711.

ABOUT GOLD STRIKE

MGM Resorts International’s Gold Strike Casino Resort is the Mid-South’s premier entertainment destination. A short drive south of Memphis, the 31-story Tunica resort towers over the Mississippi River and offers 1,133 stylish rooms and suites, award-winning dining, exciting nightlife and an integrated gaming experience with a 50,000-square-foot gaming area that includes 1,200 slot machines, 65 table games, and Moneyline Book Bar & Grill, a full-service sports entertainment venue which also houses the Mid-South’s first Topgolf Swing Suite. Best-in-class amenities include a relaxing spa, pool and 800-seat Millennium Theatre, hosting some of the most-recognized names in entertainment. More than 30,000 square feet of convention space is available for corporate events or special occasions. The M life Rewards program offers benefits at 17 participating MGM Resorts destinations including the most recognizable brands such as Bellagio, Mirage, MGM Grand, Borgata and Beau Rivage. For reservations, call 888.245.7529 or visit www.goldstrike.com.

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CONTACT: Mary Cracchiolo Spain, MGM Resorts International, 888.576.2746, mspain@mgmresorts.com