: The performance also featured a surprise contribution by Early B , adding a unique modern South African flair to the traditional country track .
The live performance of "The Gambler" by Steve Hofmeyr and Ricus Nel at the Sun Arena in 2019 is a prominent tribute to the classic country storytelling style . This collaboration brought together two of South Africa's leading voices in the Afrikaans and country music scenes to cover the iconic Don Schlitz composition . Performance Context : The performance also featured a surprise contribution
: The arrangement featured a full backing band including Matthys Maree on keyboards and Juan (Floors) Oosthuizen on guitar . Performance Context : The arrangement featured a full
: During the show, the artists expressed their shared passion for country legends like Kenny Rogers , Johnny Cash, and Don Williams . Key Musical Elements : Since its release as a video in
: The performance took place at the Sun Arena, Time Square, in Pretoria, a premier venue for large-scale South African music events .
: Since its release as a video in 2020, the performance has garnered over 1.8 million views on YouTube , signaling its enduring popularity among fans .