Country star Justin Moore to perform at 2012 Cattlemen’s Ball

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. — Country music star Justin Moore — known for top 10 singles “Small Town USA,” “If Heaven Wasn’t so Far Away” and “Backwoods” — will headline the entertainment at the 2012 Cattlemen’s Ball on Saturday, June 2.

Justin Moore

The event will be held at the Stone Creek Event Center and will be hosted by the Allen and Shelly Clark family of McCool Junction.

In music and life, Moore embodies the soul and character of someone who grew up in a small town. The lyrics from Moore’s self-penned song, “Heaven Ain’t That Far Away,” typify his philosophy on life:

“It’s a dirt road, a fishin’ pole, a cold beer sittin’ on a tailgate. It’s an old church, a kind word. It’s where I was born and raised. Heaven ain’t that far away.”

Moore’s performance is just one of the many highlights of the 2012 Cattlemen’s Ball. Other activities include:

• A prime rib dinner;
  
• Art show;
  
• Wine tasting;
  
• Fashion show;
  
• Silent auction;
  
• Barney Fife impersonator Rix Roberts;
  
• Comic and magician Gayle Becwar; and
  
• A dance following the Moore concert featuring regional favorites, The Innocence.

The Cattlemen’s Ball is hosted by a different Nebraska ranch or feedlot every year. Its mission is to raise money for cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, while showcasing rural Nebraska and promoting beef as a part of a healthy diet.

Since its inception, the Cattlemen’s Ball has raised more than $6.29 million.