On April 25 at 2 p.m. ‚ÄúShawna Russell" a well-known recording artist from Okemah, will be honored for her accomplishments in the music business.  
During the ceremony a portion of downtown Okemah will be dedicated to her. “Shawna Russell Way" will be marked with a beautiful sign, a mural depicting Shawna's life and music career, and a monument with a biography of her life in music.
The ceremony will be open to the public and is being held during Okemah's annual ‚ÄúPioneer Day Celebration".  
Russell will be performing a concert the night before on April 24 at 8 p.m. on the outdoor stage at Lou's Rocky Road in Okemah. She and her band, which includes her dad, Keith Russell and uncle, Tim Russell will be taking Okemah back to the days of the “Pioneer Day Dance" which was always a big part of the celebration.
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