Uncle Kracker

Uncle Kracker's Hometown Tour visits The Davis Grad on Wednesday, April 4. The show will also feature opening performers Sonia Leigh and Ty Stone.

Initially known for his role as DJ in Kid Rock's legendary Twisted Brown Trucker band, Uncle Kracker made a stunning solo debut with 2001's "DOUBLE WIDE." Fueled by the #1 smash, "Follow Me," the album exploded onto the Billboard 200's top 10 on its way to 2x-platinum certification from the RIAA.

"NO STRANGER TO SHAME" followed in 2002, highlighted… Show more by the top 10 Hot AC hit, "In A Little While," as well as Uncle Kracker's biggest solo single to date, a cover of Dobie Gray's classic "Drift Away." The track reached the top 10 on Billboard's "Hot 100" while also setting the record for most weeks at #1 on the AC chart, remaining atop the format's ranking for a remarkable 22 straight weeks.

2004's "SEVENTY TWO AND SUNNY" saw Uncle Kracker emphasizing his melodic songwriting and a unique stylistic synthesis of pop, rock, country, soul, blues, and even doo-wop. That same year saw "When The Sun Goes Down," the aforementioned duet with Kenny Chesney, reaching #1 on its way to becoming an RIAA gold certified country-pop crossover classic.

Uncle Kracker returned with the 2009 release of "HAPPY HOUR," which features the multi-format smash "Smile." The album's version of "Smile" peaked at #2 on the Hot AC chart with the companion video becoming a fixture on the VH1 Top 20 Countdown. Uncle Kracker performed the song on a number of high-profile TV performances, including NBC's The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, CBS' The Early Show Saturday Edition (where he premiered "Smile"), Fox & Friends and ABC's Live! With Regis and Kelly (as part of a special Las Vegas edition).

Known to his parents as Matt Shafer, Uncle Kracker has also maintained his role as one of Kid Rock's closest friends and collaborators. His co-writing credits alongside the one and only Rock N Roll Jesus includes such blockbuster hits as "Bawitdaba," "Cowboy," "Forever," "Only God Knows Why," and 2008's #1 classic, "All Summer Long."

Doors open for the concert at 8:30 pm. Advance tickets are available for $20. Tickets are $25 at the door. For more information, visit davisgrad.com.

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