The Cape Coral Strawberry Fest is an annual event that takes place from February 29th to March 26th and March 1st at the German American Club. It is a celebration of music, food, and fun that has been going on for decades. The event is headlined by the popular musical attraction Jimmy Sturr and his band, who bring their unique four-part harmonies and cheerful songs to the stage. The Oak Ridge Boys are another popular act at the festival. They have achieved 12 gold, three platinum, and one double platinum albums, in addition to a double platinum single.
They have had more than a dozen number one singles nationwide and more than 30 top ten hits. The group has also earned Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards, as well as many other industry and fan awards. The Oak Ridge Boys have been performing for over four decades and have become one of the most successful touring groups in the world. They continue to play about 150 dates every year at major theaters, fairs, and festivals in the United States. They have also taken part in the first American popular music tour as headliners in the USSR and have appeared before five presidents. In 1975, the Oaks were asked to open several dates for Roy Clark.
His manager, Jim Halsey, was impressed by their skills and they produced one of the first country music videos. In 1977, Easy was released in the United States and it was a hit. The Oak Ridge Boys have continued to refine their sound over the years and it has become one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The Oak Ridge Boys also demonstrate their business acumen in a variety of ways. For example, they refused to sit on the couch during their numerous appearances on The Tonight Show.
They also released a new album in 2019 called Elvira which was produced by veteran Oaks producer Ron Chancey and executive producer Duane Allen. The album debuted on September 19th and was well-received by fans of all ages. The Oak Ridge Boys are not the only popular act at the festival. Country singer-songwriter Walker Hayes is also performing this year. He has achieved RIAA certified double platinum hit with his debut album Boom and has performed his music on Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and The TODAY Show.
He has also become a TikTok country music star with his videos being viewed hundreds of millions of times. Walker Hayes is currently on his Glad You're Here Tour which has seen him play to more than 5000 people a night. He will be releasing new music and embarking on a new tour next year so it looks like 2021 will be his best year yet. So if you're looking for an exciting event that celebrates music, food, and fun, then mark your calendars for February 29th to March 26th or March 1st for the Cape Coral Strawberry Fest!.
