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Diamond Rio, “Holiday & Hits,” 8 p.m. Dec. 16, Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. Doors open at 6 p.m. Diamond Rio was founded in in 1989 in Nashville, Tenn. The lineup is: Marty Roe, lead vocals; Gene Johnson, mandolin, tenor vocals; Jimmy Olander, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo; Dan Truman, keyboards; Dana Williams, bass guitar, baritone vocals, and Brian Prout, drums. Diamond Rio’s most recent release, “I Made It,” is its 10th studio album. Diamond Rio’s “Meet In The Middle” (1991) marked the first time a country music group reached No. 1 with a debut single. The band is also known for its hits “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable” and “In A Week or Two.” The band released its autobiography, “Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio” (2009). The band has sold more than 10 million albums, won a Grammy Award, Dove Award, six Vocal Group of the Year wins (CMA and ACM), released two Greatest Hit albums, a live album and a Christmas album. Band members are spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters. The band has raised more than $1 million for non-profits and received the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award. Tickets: Penn’s Peak box office, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe; https://www.pennspeak.com; www.ticketmaster.com; 800-745-3000; 866-605-7325