Country Superstar Toby Keith Joins Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame

Country Superstar Toby Keith Joins Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame

UNCASVILLE, Conn., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce that the two-time winner of the "Entertainer of the Year" award from the Academy of Country Music, Toby Keith, will be adding his star to the prestigious "Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame." His induction took place this evening before he took to the stage for his first of two sold out concerts in the Mohegan Sun Arena.

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Toby Keith's connection to Mohegan Sun started in 1999 when he first appeared in the Wolf Den, where he packed the house. He later returned for two more engagements in the Wolf Den and had his first concert in the Mohegan Sun Arena in March 2002, where he played to a sold-out crowd of almost 8,000 people. In total, Toby Keith has entertained more than 25,000 fans at Mohegan Sun.

His love of country music and performing began as a child while watching his grandmother play in her country band. His career took off over a decade ago with his self-titled debut album, which went on to achieve Double Platinum status. During his career, Toby Keith has sold more than 25 million records and has a long list of awards, the most recent being a Grammy nomination for his hit single "As Good As I Once Was."

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

All individuals inducted into the "Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame" will have their name engraved on 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, The Cabaret Theatre and Wolf Den. Since it 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 Country. 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 60 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 http://www.mohegansun.com/.

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