Arkansan announced for opening act at Justin Moore concert at Simmons Bank Arena

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – An opening act has been announced for Arkansas country star Justin Moore’s January concert at Simmons Bank Arena.

Wyatt Putman, also a native of the Natural State, was announced Thursday as the opening act for the show, which happens on Jan. 18.

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Putman, who dropped the single “Down Here in the South” in October, said in a statement on social media that Moore is his hero.

“I want y’all to know that I will be stepping on the biggest stage I have ever set foot on ahead of my HERO Justin Moore,” Putman said in the post. “I would like to thank Justin and his team, as well as his manager who helped me pull this off. God is good.”

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Moore, the multi-platinum singer and native of Poyen, announced the concert in September. He was also honored by the town of Poyen with a sign in his honor unveiled in August.

Ticket prices for the event start at $59.75 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

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