On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey’s inaugural committee announced that two-time “Entertainer of the Year” award winner Neal McCoy will headline the Gulf Coast Inaugural Celebration on January 12.

With 6 million records sold, platinum recording artist McCoy has released 34 singles, including number one hits “No Doubt About It,” “You Gotta Love That,” “They’re Playing Our Song,” “For a Change” and “Wink.” In addition to three platinum albums, McCoy has a gold album, as well as seven top 10 hits.

In late 2017, the country music star made waves again with the release of his single, “Take a Knee My Ass.”

Tickets to the Gulf Coast Inaugural Celebration are available to the general public here. In lieu of purchasing a $25 ticket, attendees can opt to bring four children’s books. The books will be donated to the Alabama Literacy Alliance.

In keeping with the theme “Keep Alabama Growing,” Ivey’s inaugural committee is promoting children’s literacy throughout the January inaugural festivities.

Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn