You might have thought the folks at Riverbend were done adding to their lineup. So did they.
In March, festival organizers announced that performances would include Chris Young, 38 Special and Blood, Sweat & Tears with Bo Bice and said they were the final pieces. But now they have some last-minute additions, including new musical acts, live professional wrestling and a chance to use your wristband to win a new travel trailer.
They did a little shuffling to make room for local country music sensation Kane Brown, who will perform on the Coca-Cola Stage on Sunday, June 12, between Trampled By Turtles and Chris Young. Brown is now in Key West with Jake Owen and has been touring the country with sold-out performances wherever he goes.
“We created a slot for him,” said Talent and Production Coordinator Joe “Dixie” Fuller. “He’s incredibly hot right now. I’ve never seen anything like the way he came out of nowhere, and we are so happy to have him. He’s a local boy that’s doing great.”
Also announced is Purple Xperience, a Prince tribute act that will perform on Thursday, June 16. The group is fronted by keyboardist Matt “Doctor” Fink, a member of the late Purple One’s backing band, The Revolution, from 1978-1991.