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ALWS Festival is Now Concert on the Corner
Country artist John Michael Montgomery to headline Free Concert in Uptown Shelby After an extensive study of spending and attendance related to the ALWS Festival, it became evident that the concert was the primary draw for people to visit Uptown Shelby. Armed with these facts and a passion, The American Legion World Series is returning to its roots, focusing on the concert and bringing an amazing lineup of local, regional, and national entertainment for the night. The spotlight will also be on the Uptown businesses, allowing them to shine and maximize on the additional guests that the concert brings. The free concert will take place on Saturday, August 9, with music starting at 5:30 pm. The main stage will be located where it has been during previous events, at the corner of Warren and Lafayette Streets. ALWS will line the streets with picnic tables and create an atmosphere to inspire attendees to make it a night out! Come early and grab a bite to eat at one of your favorite spots or get an order to go and eat in the streets while enjoying the concert. ALWS will be partnering with the uptown restaurants to bring you specials and options available for the evening. With the success of the VIP seats giveaway in 2024, we are cranking up the fun and adding even more for this year’s event! Be sure to watch Facebook and Instagram for contests and your chance to sit down front in the action! The night of entertainment be-
gins with local artist Bailey Marie and her band at 5:30 pm. Bailey is a singer/songwriter and national recording artist. She has performed across the country at legendary venues such as the Apollo Theater in New York City and the Roxy in Hollywood. More recently, she performed at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte as well as the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach. Following Bailey, rising country star and Army veteran Scotty Hasting takes the stage to perform his heartfelt, story-driven songs around 6:45 p.m. Despite only picking up the guitar in 2020, Hastings has toured across the country, opening for artists including Lee Brice, Dave Grohl, Kris Janson, Craig Morgan, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Parmalee, and more. Hasting narrowly escaped death after being shot ten times in Afghanistan. He is very vocal about his battle with PTSD and how songwriting and playing music bring him peace. Now on a mission to help anyone struggling with loss
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BAILEY MARIE or their mental health find solace through music, Hasting strives to connect with his audience by producing music that doesn’t need an explanation. The night keeps on rocking as headliner John Michael Montgomery performs at 8:30 pm. Best known for his uncanny ability to relate to fans and his rich baritone, John Michael’s songs are part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives. His love songs like, “I Swear,” “I Love the Way You Love Me,” and “I Can Love You Like That” still resonate across the landscape in wedding ceremonies as well as covered by pop artists alike. John Michael not only sings love songs but also hits like “Be My Baby Tonight” and “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident),” which show his whimsical side and allow the audience to try to follow along
JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY with the upbeat and fast lyrics. John Michael has a long history of music in his family. In his early years, he performed in a band called Early Tymz with his brother Eddie Montgomery and their friend Troy Gentry. After branching out solo in the 90s, his hits earned him the CMA Horizon award as well as the ACM’s Top New Vocalist award. This set off a long series of awards that included the CMA’s Single and Song of the Year, Billboard’s Top Country Art-
ist, and a Grammy nomination. When asked what he thinks gave him the edge in a career that calls millions but gives stardom to just a few, he thinks back to the legacy of his parents. “I reckon it was good genes and good blood!” Stay tuned to the ALWS website, www.alws.us, and social media channels for more information, including details about the participating restaurants and how you can win VIP seats to the concert!
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Friday Start Time: 6:00PM Saturday Start Time: 4:30PM Grandstand Admission Adults $15, Ages 6-12 $10 5 and Under Free, Box Seats $20 Pit Admission - Adults -1 day $30, 2 Day $50 Ages 6-12 - 1 Day $10, 2 Day $15
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