05-05-2025
Academy-award winner Billy Bob Thornton coming to Bossier City
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton is scheduled to visit Bossier City.
The 'Friday Night Lights' actor will perform with his band, Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, at the Margaritaville Resort Casino. The band was formed in 2007 by Thornton and Grammy Award-winning recording engineer J.D. Andrew. According to a Billboard article, Andrew and Thornton met while Thornton was working on a solo project. Since then, they have released 17 albums.
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Thornton is well known for his performances in popular films such as 'A Simple Plan,' 'Monster's Ball,' 'Bad Santa,' and 'The Man Who Wasn't There.' His most notable work is 'Sling Blade,' which he wrote, directed, and starred in. The film also earned Thornton an Oscar award.
You can see Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters at Margaritaville Resort Casino on Friday, October 3, starting at 8:00 p.m. To reserve your spot, visit
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