A savvy rapper with crossover appeal, Nelly seemed like a novelty when he debuted with the Top Ten pop hit "Country Grammar (Hot...)" in 2000, but he quickly proved to be a legitimate hitmaker with "Hot in Herre," "Dilemma," and "Shake Ya Tailfeather" -- and those three only account for a fraction of his Hot 100-topping and Grammy-winning hits. These feats built the foundation of a career that boasts six consecutive Top Ten albums, from the diamond Country Grammar (2000) to the platinum 5.0 (2010) and "The Fix" (2015), leading to warmly received collaborations in the 2020s. After a 2018 track with Jaquees, "Freaky with You," Nelly retreated a bit but returned in 2020 with a slew of collaborations with such country artists as Jimmie Allen, Florida Georgia Line, and Kane Brown. This was the prelude to Heartland, a 2021 album that blended country-pop and rap. Along with the 2022 compilation album Still Hot in Herre, Nelly teamed up with country singer Chris Lane for the single "Birthday Girl.”
Post-Game Concerts
Catch all of these great post-game concerts at Great American Ball Park in 2025!
OHIO LOTTERY POST-GAME CONCERT SERIES
PAST CONCERTS
Nelly – Friday, September 20, 2024
DIESEL aka SHAQ – Saturday, August 31, 2024
Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most dominant basketball players in NBA history and is now also one of the greatest entertainers on earth. At 7'1" and 325 pounds, Shaq's larger-than-life personality and powerful athleticism have resulted in worldwide admiration and one of the most passionate fan bases in sports and entertainment. Shaquille has been passionate about music from a very young age — at just 14 after O'Neal saw Public Enemy live for the first time, he became fixated on DJ'ing. Fast forward to 1993, Shaquille's rap album, 'Shaq Diesel,' did the unthinkable of selling over a million copies and peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard 100 cementing O'Neal as the only athlete ever with a platinum-selling album. SHAQ aka DJ Diesel's dance music debut was at TomorrowWorld 2015, as the Hall of Famer took the stage for the first time in front of tens of thousands of fans mixing the best of Trap, EDM, and Hip-Hop. From there DJ Diesel's career was born as he cemented the title of 'the biggest DJ in the world.
The Docksiders – Friday, August 16, 2024
Imagine that its 1981 and you’re cruising the Atlantic shores of the Hamptons with your friends. Bikinis are fluorescent, polo collars are popped, and boat shoes are rocked sockless. In the background, your booming sound system is playing the soft-rock sounds of your favorite artists. The Docksiders are made up of veteran musicians originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and now based in Las Vegas, Nevada – led by 3-time Grammy™ nominee, Kevin Sucher. Their unique tribute act of your favorite soft rock songs of the 70s and 80s – now defined as Yacht Rock – have been entertaining hundreds of thousands of people for years - and audiences are only getting bigger! The Docksiders - hit song after hit song, costume changes, and visual production, is only topped by their world-class performance. The Docksiders – America’s Favorite Yacht Rock Band!™
THOMAS RHETT POST-GAME BENEFIT CONCERT
Presented by Ohio LotteryCountry music superstar Thomas Rhett will be performing a LIVE post-game benefit concert from the field at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, August 29, 2024! The Reds take on the Athletics at 5:10 p.m., with the concert to follow after the game ends. This concert will feature a full Thomas Rhett set, complete with some of your favorite hits and special performances.
A portion of the proceeds from every game ticket sold will benefit Love One International, which transforms the lives of children and families in Uganda through life-saving medical care and family preservation.