CULVER – Diamond Rio, whose very first release climbed to #1, will bring its special blend of country music and lyrics to Eppley Auditorium on the Culver Academies campus for a special Fall Parents Weekend concert on Friday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices for this special concert event, sponsored by the Culver Parents Association, are $30 for orchestra level and mezzanine seating and $25 for balcony. All seats are reserved.

Diamond Rio’s “Meet in the Middle” was the first debut single in history to top the country chart. In the 15 years since, the group has had its share of hits including “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “Unbelievable,” “One More Day,” “I Believe,” and “You’re Gone.”

Diamond Rio is a country band with a sound like no other. The group straddles a fine line while defying tradition. Together, Diamond Rio members Jimmy Olander, Dana Williams, Dan Truman, Gene Johnson, Brian Prout, and Marty Roe have created a remarkable track record of awards, chart-topping hits, and critical acclaim, along the way selling more than 10 million albums, with each release certified Gold or Platinum. Collectively earning Vocal Group of the Year honors six times from the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music, Diamond Rio recently received its 14th consecutive CMA Vocal Group of the Year nomination in 2006, the most of any group. With nine No. 1 hits, 15 Top Five singles, and 13 Grammy nominations, these 1998 Grand Ole Opry inductees have consistently demonstrated the level of musicianship and amazing talent that made them country music’s most awarded and nominated group throughout the 1990s.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy Diamond Rio in concert in the refurbished Eppley Auditorium on the Culver Academies campus. For tickets and/or additional information, contact Marsha Coven via e-mail or by calling (574) 842-7058.