Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Country music festival returning
Event will take place Aug. 27 to 29 at Ludwig’s Corner
GLENMOORE >> It was canceled last year due to the pandemic, but Citadel Country Spirit USA music festival will take place Aug. 27 to 29 at Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds. The festival typically attracts tens of thousands of people.
Festival producers on Thursday announced there will be limited capacity this year. In addition, a few changes will be made to the site ensuring that those who choose to socially distance may do so while still seeing the show.
“At Citadel Credit Union, we are dedicated to building strength within our community,” said Jeff March, president and CEO, Citadel Credit Union. “After a year of unknowns and difficulty, we’re thrilled to be part of an event like Citadel Country Spirit USA that will once again allow us to build strength, and to do it together.”
The event will be held at Ludwig’s Corner, a 33-acre site at 1325 Pottstown Pike in Glenmoore. Officials said the venue has a capac
ity of hosting 15,000 people daily.
Heralded as a Great American Festival Experience, this year’s headliners are Brantley Gilbert, Miranda Lambert and Chris Young. The three-day festival features 20 country music acts performing live music on two stages – 14 nationally recognized artists on the GMC Sierra Stage and popular up-andcomers on the Citadel Rising Star Stage.
Brantley Gilbert, 36, headlines on Friday, Aug. 27. He is now signed to the Valory division of Big Machine Records where he has released four studio albums — a deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven, Just as I Am, The Devil Don’t Sleep, Fire & Brimstone, and 11 country chart entries, four of which have gone to number one. Justin Moore, Rodney Atkins, RaeLynn and Muscadine Bloodline also perform.
Miranda Lambert, 38, headlines on Saturday, Aug. 28. She started out in early 2001 when she released her self-titled debut album independently. In 2003, she finished in third place on the television program “Nashville Star,” a singing competition that aired on the USA Network. Brett Young, Carly Pearce, Jon Langston and Niko Moon also perform.
Chris Young, 36, headlines Aug. 29. In 2006, he was declared the Season Four winner of “Nashville Star,” a singing competition aired on the USA Network. After winning, he was signed to RCA Records Nashville, releasing his self-titled debut album that same year. It produced two singles on Hot Country Songs with “Drinkin’ Me Lonely” and “You’re Gonna Love Me”. Josh Turner, Scotty McCreery and Lindsay Ell also perform.
Hosted by Chester County’s Brandywine Valley, the festival is held at Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, located in the countryside of Philadelphia just minutes from the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the Downingtown West Chester exit.
Citadel Credit Union is the title sponsor for the third year. For over 80 years, Citadel has provided financial strength to families, businesses, and communities. Focused on “Building Strength Together” today and tomorrow, Citadel supports prosperity for the community through events such as Citadel Country Spirit USA.
Previously purchased three-day passes, singleday tickets and parking upgrades are being honored for the 2021 dates. Tickets for the 2021 festival, starting from $89 plus fees, are on sale now.
Purchase Reserved, Pit and General Admission three-day pass and single-day tickets online at www.countryspiritusa. com. To charge by phone, call 1-800-514-3849. Again in 2021, a portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
92.5 XTU, Philadelphia’s Country Music Station, is the festival’s media partner. Festival sponsors include Citadel, Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau, the Tri-State GMC Dealers, Dogfish Head, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Stoltzfus RV’s and Marine, Sterling Pig Brewery and Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show.