Humor for Heroes: Williams and Ree

Williams and Ree, one of the longest-running musical and comedy acts in the United States, will perform at the Sanford Pentagon at 7 p.m. on October 1. A limited number of tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on July 23. Local, opening acts will be announced later.

Humor for Heroes featuring Williams and Ree presented by Sanford Health is being held to thank the community’s essential workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety guidelines and protocols will be followed during the event.

Businesses interested in purchasing a sponsorship package that would involve a donation of tickets to the community’s essential workforce should contact Troy Giegling, vice president of business development at the Sanford Sports Complex at 605-312-7900.

Williams and Ree began performing together in the late 1960s after meeting at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. During their 50-year career, they have played shows with Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw, recorded multiple albums and earned a Country Music Association vocal duo nomination. They have headlined thousands of shows at fairs, festivals and casinos and recently performed at the Grand Ole Opry.