OSU Headlines - Alan Jackson to headline Orange Peel

(STILLWATER, Okla.) – Grammy Award Winner Alan Jackson is the headlining performer for Oklahoma State University’s Orange Peel on September 30.

In Jackson’s 15-year career as a country singer, songwriter and performer, he has earned 96 major awards, including the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers three-time Country Songwriter of the Year.

Jackson sold over 43 million albums which produced 31 No. 1 hits. He is one of the most recognized headliners to perform at Orange Peel, according to this year’s executive team.

Orange Peel celebrates the pride, spirit and tradition of OSU with a pep rally prior to the concert. This year Orange Peel is partnering with Clear Channel Communications, and in its eleventh year it is one of the largest student-produced concerts in the nation. More than 250 students volunteer to create the event each year.

“We are extremely excited about having an artist of this caliber perform at Orange Peel. We look forward to hosting Jackson at Oklahoma State University,” said Chris Carrington, executive director and music business senior.

Orange Peel will be held at Boone Pickens Stadium. Supporting acts are yet to be released. Tickets go on sale July 22. For tickets or further information visit the Orange Peel Web site at www.osupeel.com or call 1-877-OSU-PEEL.