Jean Terrell Birdsong, while Ross, Wilson and Birdsong performed as Diana Ross & The Supremes at night. After Ross's farewell show with the group at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas on January 14, 1970, Terrell joined the group on stage to be presented to the press and public. After this introduction, according to Mary Wilson, Gordy changed his mind about Terrell leading the group and suggested replacing her with another Motown act Syreeta Wright. Wilson vetoed this move, preferring to stick with Terrell. Terrell made an instant impact fronting the new Supremes, recording prolifically and successfully with several of Motown's top
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas performed daily at 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 10:00 PM. It was the host hotel for the Sam's Town 300, a NASCAR race sponsored by Sam's Town. It was also the Las Vegas host hotel for the Silver State Classic Challenge race. The original Sam's Town opened on April 1, 1979 and it was one of the first locals casinos to open in the Las Vegas Valley. From 1980 to 1999 the studios of Nevada Public Radio were located in a separate building on the property. The 2006 album "Sam's Town" by The Killers was named