Award-Winning Vocalist Kathy Mattea Headlines 'Valley Strong' Concert Fundraiser On July 27, 2013 In Saratoga, Wyoming

Saratoga, Wyo (Top40 Charts / Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch) The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, a Preferred Boutique Hotel and Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge that is setting the new standard in all-inclusive dude ranch resorts, announced that they will host the "Valley Strong" concert fundraiser to benefit local charities on Saturday, July 27 at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:00pm) at the Platte Valley Community Center located at 210 W Elm Ave in Saratoga. The concert will feature Country Music Association award-winning vocalist Kathy Mattea, who will bring her authentic style of country, pop and bluegrass music to Saratoga, singing favorites from her 17 albums.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Kathy Mattea to Saratoga to support the local community and its charities," said Michael Williams, COO and Executive Vice President of The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch. "We hope this will be a night to remember for everyone in Saratoga and raise money for important causes at the same time."

Tickets may be purchased via the Platte Valley Community Center Box Office or directly through participating organizations that include: BEVO 4-H; Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Grand Encampment Opera Co; Heart to Heart Laramie; Platte Valley Community Center Foundation; Saratoga Lions Club; Saratoga Museum Board; United Way of Carbon County; Wyoming Stock Growers Trust; Corbett Medical Foundation, Trout Unlimited and Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust.

Price ranges are $50, $75, $100, plus a limited number of $200 VIP seating level that includes a private meet & greet with Kathy Mattea.

This event is underwritten by Brush Creek Ranch, with 100 percent of the ticket proceeds going directly to the charity organizations. For additional information or to purchase tickets, contact the Platte Valley Community Center at (307) 326-7822 visit www.pvcenter.org or email: [email protected].