Alan Jackson Inducted into 'Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame'

Alan Jackson Inducted into 'Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame'

UNCASVILLE, Conn., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Sun announced today that Alan Jackson has been inducted into the "Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame." In a special induction ceremony held outside the Mohegan Sun Arena, Alan Jackson said, "Thank you to the fans who supported us through all the years. It's been great playing the Mohegan Sun Arena. Before this venue, there weren't too many places to play in the area. It's been great coming back here over the years."

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Alan Jackson brings the What I Do tour to the Mohegan Sun Arena on November 10th and 11th, marking his fifth and sixth appearances at Mohegan Sun. The award-winning superstar who has over 30 #1 hit singles to his credit has proven to be one of Mohegan Sun's most powerful attractions, bringing in more than 30,000 fans since first appearing at the casino in May of 2002.

The November concert dates at Mohegan Sun come in advance of the Country Music Association awards on Tuesday, November 15th. Jackson is nominated for both Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. The winner of the Entertainer of the Year award on three occasions, he is also the most nominated artist in CMA history. The CMA awards will be broadcast live from Madison Square Garden on CBS from 8 to 11pm EST.

Over the past eight years, Mohegan Sun has grown to become the Northeast's premier entertainment destination, and to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the company's success, Mohegan Sun developed the "Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame." Tim McGraw was the first inductee in December 2004, and Rod Stewart was honored in April 2005.

All individuals inducted into the "Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame" will have their name engraved in a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to the Mohegan Sun Arena. They will also receive a crystal replica to commemorate the occasion during a special induction ceremony held at Mohegan Sun.

Mohegan Sun boasts three entertainment venues: Mohegan Sun Arena, Cabaret Theatre and Wolf Den. Since in first opened in 1996, the legendary gaming and entertainment destination has hosted the best of every generation and genre -- including country superstars Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw; rock icons Aerosmith and Rod Stewart; classic musicians Tony Bennett and Burt Bacharach; and legendary sold-out concert attractions Cher and Jimmy Buffett. Major sporting events, including championship boxing, college and professional basketball, tennis, billiards, bull riding and bowling, have also found a home at Mohegan Sun. In 2003, Mohegan Sun made headlines as the first non-NBA owner of a WNBA team with the acquisition of the Connecticut Sun -- the 2004 and 2005 Eastern Conference Champions.

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford, Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Places. What began with the Casino of the Earth in 1996 has evolved into a legendary destination that now includes: the Casino of the Sky and over 300,000 square feet of total gaming space; The Shops at Mohegan Sun, featuring more than 40 retail shops and dining venues ranging from food court-style to gourmet; the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena for world-class sporting events and concerts, and an intimate Cabaret; and a 34-story luxury hotel, featuring 1,200 guestrooms and suites, premier meeting and convention space and a world-class spa. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.

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CONTACT: Joe Smith of Mohegan Sun, +1-860-862-8425,
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