Courtesy Photo National country star Collin Raye will perform an acoustic concert on March 11 at the APlex in Alpena.

ALPENA — An acoustic evening with Collin Raye is coming to The APlex.

The APlex, the premier music venue in Northern Michigan, has officially announced that they will be bringing national country artist Collin Raye to Alpena on March 11, 2023. Raye will be performing an exclusive acoustic concert featuring his biggest hits.

With 24 top 10 records, 16 No. 1 hits, and having been a 10-time male vocalist of the year nominee (five CMA and five ACM), this truly electrifying performer of his era remains one of the great voices of our time.

Raye’s soulful delivery has set country standards in such searing ballads as “Love, Me,” “In This Life,” “Not That Different” and “If I Were You.” Always an energizing showman, he has also blazed through such vivid rockers as “My Kind of Girl,” “That’s My Story,” “I Can Still Feel You” and “I Want You Bad.”

He shot to fame with “Love, Me” in 1991. Listeners were so moved by this golden and pure voice that this song set the cornerstone for a career built on meaningful and emotional songs that have often been used for weddings, anniversaries, memorial services and funerals.

“We are beyond excited to bring a national country artist to Alpena,” stated Carlos Vivero, APlex marketing director. “An event of this magnitude is going to set the blueprints for future national events that we will be bringing to Alpena. We are really looking forward to a great turnout.”

General admission tickets for the event are $45, and VIP tickets are $65. VIP tickets include premier seating (first five rows in front of the stage) and an exclusive VIP lanyard. Ticket sales for this event will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, and will be sold online at aplex.org. There will be a total of 1,000 tickets available for sale.

For more information and updates about this event, check The APlex Facebook page and website.