Country star Collin Raye is coming to Fort Dodge
Concert is Nov. 22 at Iowa Central
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With a career spanning more than three decades, Collin Raye has captivated audiences with songs, storytelling, and a voice that some say has become one of the defining sounds of country music.
He will take the stage at Decker Auditorium at Iowa Central Community College at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22.
During the 1990s, Raye racked up 24 Top 10 hits, and 16 No. 1 singles. He also received 10 Male Vocalist of the Year nominations from the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music.
His catalog includes “Love, Me,” “In This Life,” “Little Rock,” “One Boy, One Girl,” “Not That Different,” “That’s My Story,” “My Kind of Girl,” “I Can Still Feel You,” and many more.
More than just a chart-topping artist, Raye has built a legacy through songs that have touched millions of lives. His emotionally powerful performances have become the soundtrack to weddings, anniversaries, celebrations, and moments of healing. From the unforgettable romance of “Love, Me" to the inspiring message of “Little Rock,” his music continues to resonate across generations.
Beyond the stage, Raye is equally known for his commitment to making a difference. His humanitarian efforts have earned him the prestigious Country Radio Seminar Humanitarian of the Year Award for using his music and platform to inspire hope and positive change. Through the Haley Bell Blessed Chair Foundation, he continues to help families of children with physical and cognitive disabilities, reflecting the same compassion found in his music.
Raye is a native of De Queens, Arkansas, who shot to fame with " Love Me" in 1991. When "Little Rock", an anthem for those struggling with addiction recovery, hit the charts in 1994, its video led to over 100,000 phone calls to Alcoholics Anonymous from folks seeking help in their addictions.
Raye has consistently used his stardom to advance social causes. Among the organizations he has supported are Boys Town, First Steps, Al-Anon, Special Olympics, Country Cares About AIDS, Catholic Relief Services, Parade of Pennies, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, The Tennessee Task Force Against Domestic Violence, The Emily Harrison Foundation, Childhelp USA, Silent Witness National Initiative,
Easter Seals, The Life and Hope Network, and Make a Difference Day. It came as no surprise when in 2001 at the Country Radio Seminar, Clint Black presented Raye with the organization's Humanitarian of the Year award in recognition of his issue-oriented music and his tireless charity work.
Raye's new outreach is very personal. In 2010, after the loss of his 10-year -old grandchild, Haley, he and his daughter Britanny (Haley's mother) established The Haley Bell Blessed Chair Foundation to honor her memory. The Foundation supports and assists families of the cognitively and physically disabled with a primary emphasis on supplying wheelchairs and other necessary medical equipment to elevate the quality of life for the disabled family member in need.
He wrote a song for Haley called, "She's with me", which carries a powerful message for families of special needs children.
In 2011 he released his first inspirational album, "His Love Remains," which quickly shot to No. 1 on Amazon for inspirational and religious music. Collin continues to perform his traditional country music across America and abroad and has added Christian and Catholic concerts to his tour schedule as well.
Ticket Information
Tickets cost between $22 and $59 depending on the seat selected. Tickets can be bought online at iowacentral.edu/tickets or at the box office in the Iowa Central Center for the Performing Arts from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays.