Sister Hazel's Ken Block and Drew Copeland to sing Star Spangled Banner at Gator Growl
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 | General
Gainesville, Fla. --- The good news keeps getting better. Along with all the major changes going on this year for Gator Growl 2011, a host and National Anthem singer will be added to the list that keeps on growing.
Ken Block and Drew Copeland from Sister Hazel will be returning to their hometown to give back to the city that they were born and raised by singing The Star Spangled Banner and hosting Gator Growl 2011.
In prior years, the UF Gospel Choir always started the show by singing our nation's most treasured song. However this year, Block and Copeland from Sister Hazel will not only sing the National Anthem, but host the show too.
Originally from Gainesville, Fla., Sister Hazel is an southern rock band known best for their single “All for You” which hit #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Last year's album, “Release,” reached the band's highest ever spot (#37) on the Billboard Album Charts, topping even their platinum disc “Somewhere More Familiar.”
Block is a songwriter, acoustic guitarist and lead singer of the band. He is a critically acclaimed performer and songwriter who has written or co-written several Billboard-charting songs.
Copeland plays rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar and sings lead and background vocals for the band. He has co-wrote many of the group's songs.
Tickets are currently on sale through Ticketmaster, the University Box Office and Gatorzone.com. Check out www.gatorgrowl.org for more information.
