Dayton Daily News

Kid Rock, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett headline Country Concert 2019

- By Aaron Epple Contributi­ng Writer Contact this contributi­ng writer at aaronepple@gmail. com.

The “Country Concert” in Fort Loramie this weekend is deceptivel­y named. The three-day festival takes place on a 500-acre facility that attracts A-list country music talent every year. There are multiple camping and hotel options available, you can enjoy beverages from your packed cooler (as long as there’s no glass), and watch the show on giant video screens, assumi ng you’re not among those right by the stage.

There will be three stages of live entertainm­ent all three days.

Here’s who’s coming for Country Concert 2019:

JULY 11

Kid Rock may have started as a rap/rock hybrid, but he has been pure country for at least the last decade. (10 p.m.)

The rest of the Thursday schedule is …

Kip Moore: 8 p.m. Aaron Lewis: 6 p.m. Carly Pearce: 4 p.m. Saloon Stage: Kassi Ashton: 9:15 p.m. Whiskey Myers: 7 p.m. Sweet Tea Trio: 5 p.m. Jameson Rodgers: 3 p.m. Coors Light Homegrown Honky Tonk Stage:

Paul Rosewood: 9:15 p.m. Lee Gantt: 7 p.m. Mack McKenzie: 5 p.m.

JULY 12

Chris Stapleton is responsibl­e for the best-selling country albums of 2016 and 2017. His multi-platinum single, “Tennessee Whiskey,” is a favorite of TouchTunes and smartphone ringtones everywhere. (10 p.m.)

The rest of the Friday schedule is …

Gary Allan: 8 p.m. Granger Smith: 6 p.m. Chris Lane: 4 p.m. Saloon Stage:

Drew Parker: 9:15 p.m. Walker Hayes: 7 p.m. Tyler Rich: 5 p.m. Coors Light Homegrown Honky Tonk Stage: Kaitlyn Schmit: 9:15 p.m. Hasting & Co: 7 p.m. Mark Cantwil: 5 p.m.

JULY 13

Thomas Rhett, son of Rhett Akins, has had 12 songs reach No. 1 on the country charts, in addition to writing for Jason Aldean, Florida Country Line, and others. (10 p.m.)

The rest of the Saturday schedule is …

Dustin Lynch: 8 p.m. Roots & Boots: 5:30 p.m. Dylan Scott: 3:30 p.m. Ashley McBryde: 1:30 p.m. Saloon Stage:

Walker County: 9:15 p.m. Confederat­e Railroad: 7 p.m.

Jillian Jacqueline: 4:30 p.m.

Cash Campbell: 2:30 p.m. Ross Ellis: 12:30 p.m. Coors Light Homegrown Honky Tonk Stage: Noah Smith: 9:15 p.m. Thomas Mac: 7 p.m. Ryan Mundy: 4:30 p.m.

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D ?? Chris Stapleton is among the headliners at the 39th annual Country Concert at Hickory Hills Lake in Fort Loramie, July 11-13.
CONTRIBUTE­D Chris Stapleton is among the headliners at the 39th annual Country Concert at Hickory Hills Lake in Fort Loramie, July 11-13.

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