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Tulsa’s BOK Center is the top arena in the country, according to the International Entertainment Buyers Association.

The arena was recognized at a ceremony Tuesday in Nashville at the annual honors and awards ceremony. This was the BOK Center’s third nomination from the nonprofit trade group for live entertainment industry professionals.

“We are so thankful for the concert promoters and agents who continue to believe in the Tulsa market,” said Jeff Nickler, general manager of SMG Tulsa, which operates the arena. “We have worked hard to bring a compelling lineup of shows to Oklahoma and are fortunate to be in a city that has embraced the venue and fans who continue to purchase tickets in record numbers year after year.”

In its eighth year, the BOK Center continues to rank among the top venues in the world for ticket sales, coming in 13th in the United States and 36th in the world based on ticket sales through the first six months of 2016, according to the industry tracking magazine Pollstar.

The BOK Center has hosted Madonna, Iron Maiden, Tool, Carrie Underwood, Mumford & Sons and Coldplay, among others. Already announced for next year are the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eric Church, Ariana Grande, Green Day and more to come.