Arts & Entertainment

Vote For 'Rising Stars' To Perform At Chesco Country Festival

Three local musicians will get a change to perform before a huge crowd at the upcoming Country Spirit USA music festival in Chester County.

Local bands from around the area are competing for the opportunity to play at an upcoming major music festival in Chester County.

The Citadel Country Spirit USA music festival, which will take place at Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds from Aug. 24-26, will crown three winners to perform at the festival. One winner will perform on each day of the festival.

Six finalists have been chosen: Derek Crider, Stephanie Grace, Erin Kelly, Johnni Levi, and Brian McConnell, and The Jess Zimmerman Band.

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The fan voting period is open from July 9 to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 20. Vote here.

Headliners for the inaugural event include Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, and Alabama. Stars like Trace Adkins, "The Voice" winners Cassadee Pope and Danielle Bradbery, Billboard Top 10 New Artist Brett Young, and number one single singer Tyler Farr are among more than 20 performers.

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