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Riverbend names latest acts for 2016 festival

Southern rockers 38 Special, who play the Coke Stage on June 18, Riverbend's closing night, have had hits with "Hold On Loosely," "Rockin' into the Night," Back Where You Belong" and "Caught Up in You."
Southern rockers 38 Special, who play the Coke Stage on June 18, Riverbend's closing night, have had hits with "Hold On Loosely," "Rockin' into the Night," Back Where You Belong" and "Caught Up in You." Southern rockers 38 Special, who play the Coke Stage on June 18, Riverbend's closing night, have had hits with "Hold On Loosely," "Rockin' into the Night," Back Where You Belong" and "Caught Up in You."

By Barry Courter 4 min read

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Riverbend 2016 acts Chris Young, Brett Eldredge and Thomas Rhett have been tabbed to perform Sunday, April 3 at 8 p.m. as part of this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards show on CBS.

photo “American Idol” star Bo Bice is among the acts scheduled to perform at Riverbend.

Country singer Chris Young, classic rockers 38 Special and Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring “American Idol” runner-up Bo Bice are some of the final pieces in this year’s Riverbend Festival.

In addition, the latest round of announcements incliude Delta Deep, a “boutique” supergroup with a local connection, costumed funksters Here Come the Mummies and Led Zeppelin tribute band Get The Led Out.

As in past years, Riverbend officials announce the lineup for the city’s largest festival after the acts are officially booked, which stretches the lineup naming over months rather than hours as some festivals do.

Riverbend Talent and Production Coordinator Joe “Dixie” Fuller says there might be a few additional acts booked on the smaller stages in the coming weeks, but this latest round of bands essentially wraps things up for the event, set for June 10-18.