BMO Center set to welcome Sugarland and special guest Payton Sullivan
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Sugarland and special guest, Payton Sullivan, will make their way to the Forest City.
At 7 a.m. Oct. 23, the BMO Center will welcome the Grammy Award-winning duo to Rockford as part of a stop on the Ride or Die Tour.
Rockford News First anchor Alyssa Kelly caught up with Sullivan ahead of the show to talk about her story, tour life and what fans can expect.

It’s a full-circle moment for Sullivan. The rising country star is Sugarland’s sole opening act and grew up singing their songs at karaoke.
Watch the full interview above - Sullivan may even share a surprise for Rockford fans!
The Ride or Die Tour is a 26-city U.S. tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of Sugarland’s Enjoy the Ride album. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have shared their music for 20+ years.
Tickets for the concert can be found here.
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