"American Idol" Winner, Phillip Phillips, Headlines at Local Casino

The following is a news release from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino:

Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips announces North American headline tour including a stop at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday,December 6th.

The comprehensive tour comes after Phillips’ “Behind the Light” (19 Entertainment/Interscope) was released to critical acclaim. His new single, “Unpack Your Heart,” is the second track released from the album, following the hit song “Raging Fire.”

“Behind The Light” is the follow-up to Phillips’ hugely successful debut album, “The World from the Side of the Moon,” which spawned the single “Home” -- one of the biggest tracks of 2012 with more than 5 million copies sold. “The World from the Side of the Moon” sold more than 1 million copies and debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and #1 on the Billboard Rock Album chart; successful tours both as a headliner and with Matchbox 20 and John Mayer followed. “The World from the Side of the Moon” also featured the platinum single “Gone, Gone, Gone.” Since winning season 11 of “American Idol,” Phillips has sold more than 2 million albums and more than 9 million singles.

Phillips recently co-headlined a 25-city summer tour with O.A.R. Visit phillipphillips.com/tour for more on sale info.

Tickets for the 8PM Phillip Phillips performance go on sale Friday, September 26th for $69, $59 and $49 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino provides an oasis in the desert, featuring 30 “Best of Gaming” awards from Casino Player magazine. Offering 2,000 of the hottest slots, world-class table games, entertainment, hotel, dining and golf at Eagle Falls, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino stands to meet and exceed the needs of its guests and the community. Fantasy Springs is a privately operated business of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. For more information, call toll free800.827.2946 or visit www.FantasySpringsResort.com. Follow Fantasy Springs on Facebook and on Twitter @fantasysprings.