Sara Evans To Perform at Dominican University

Dominican University's Performing Arts Center will present the President's Signature Concert featuring award-winning country singer Sara Evans on Saturday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held in the Lund Auditorium, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest.

Whether dominating country radio airwaves with one of her many hit singles or attracting a new legion of fans with her spirited turn on "Dancing with the Stars," Evans' drive, talent and determination have placed her in an elite class of artists who transcend musical genres to become a household name. She recently released a greatest hits collection, featuring ten of her signature songs as well as four inspired new songs.

Evans has earned numerous number one hits, including "Born to Fly" and "A Real Fine Place to Start," the latter spent two weeks at the top of the country charts. Of the five albums Evans has released, her sophomore set, "No Place That Far," has been certified gold; 2001's "Born to Fly" is double-platinum and 2003's "Restless" and 2005's "Real Fine Place" are both platinum.

She has won numerous accolades, including the Academy of Country Music's Female Vocalist of the Year and the Country Music Association's Video of the Year for "Born to Fly." She was named 2006 Female Vocalist of the Year in the R&R Reader's Poll and has been celebrated as one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People.

Such accomplishments have been a dream come true for the Booneville, MO native. One of seven children, Evans began singing country music with her family's band when she was five. By the time she was 16, she landed a gig singing regularly at a club in Columbia, MO. Evans headed to Nashville and got her first break when legendary songwriter Harlan Howard heard her amazing voice and tapped her to sing his demos. She has been on an uphill climb ever since.

Ticket prices start at $48. Located just 10 miles west of Chicago's Loop, Dominican's Lund Auditorium offers the warm acoustics and intimate atmosphere of the country's best concert halls. Parking is always free. For more information, contact the box office at (708) 488-5000.