Drew Baldridge Gives SWLA Singer Dani LaCour a Chance to Shine

Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] - A memorable moment unfolded at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles this past weekend when Southwest Louisiana singer Dani LaCour was invited on stage to perform during country music star Drew Baldridge's concert.

While entertaining the crowd, Baldridge shared the inspiration behind a unique tradition he's incorporated into his tour. Before arriving in each city, the country artist reaches out on social media, inviting local independent musicians to connect with him for a chance to perform live during his show.

When his tour stopped in Lake Charles, that opportunity became a reality for Dani LaCour.

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As the audience cheered, Drew Baldridge introduced the local artist before welcoming her to the stage, creating a moment that quickly spread across social media through fan-recorded videos.

We reached out to Miss Jaime Thomas, who shot the video, and with her permission, we wanted to share this great moment with you.

Following the performance, LaCour reflected on the experience in a heartfelt Facebook post.

"I've been having a lot of amazing opportunities with my career and I find myself surrounded by people of faith, love and grace through it all." - Dani Lacour

She thanked Baldridge for supporting independent musicians, praising both his performance and his willingness to allow local artists to reach new audiences.

LaCour also revealed that performing inside the Golden Nugget's event center had been one of her longtime dreams, making the invitation even more meaningful.

"I've always dreamt of singing in the event room at Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino - Lake Charles, and last night Drew and his team gave me the opportunity."

For Dani LaCour, the surprise invitation wasn't just another performance; it was a milestone that showcased both her talent and the power of artists supporting fellow musicians.

We had Dani in our studio last week here at Gator 99.5 and premiered her new song for the first time on the air ever. It is the same one she performed in the video above. Congrats, Dani; we are so proud of you!