Small town in Illinois boasts big lineup for summer country music festival
The small town of Galva will loom large in country music circles when the Back Road Music Festival returns on Aug. 10. This year's lineup includes hitmakers Wynonna Judd, Tracy Byrd and Collin Raye.
?? JUST ANNOUNCED - The Back Road Music Festival 2024 main stage acts! This year, Headlining the festival is one of the most widely recognized and awarded female country musicians in history, with 19 No. 1 singles. Wynonna is coming to Galva, Illinois, on August 10th. Opening for Wynonna is a country music legend who has charted over thirty hit singles in his career, including eleven additional Top Ten hits. Tracy Byrd is coming to Galva, Illinois!Kicking off the main stage on August 10th is Collin Raye, who has charted 30 singles on the U.S. country charts – including four #1 Hits!Tickets will go on sale this Friday (@8AM) and will be discounted until Feb 16 - available online at www.tbrmf.com or the Galva Pharmacy!
Posted by The Back Road Music Festival on Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Judd has recorded 19 No. 1 songs on the country music charts, including her hits with the duo the Judds. In 2022, the Judds — Wynonna and her mother, Naomi — were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Wynonna was named "the voice of a generation” by Rolling Stone magazine.
Byrd has recorded 10 studio albums and multiple hit singles. "The Keeper of the Stars" received the Academy of Country Music's "Song of the Year" award.
Raye has placed dozens of singles on the U.S. country music charts since his solo debut in 1991. Among his many hits are "That's My Story."
The Back Road Music Festival draws thousands to the Henry County community, where a natural amphitheater on the grounds affords "a panoramic country view of cornfields and windmills," according to the festival's website.
Tickets for the event are $40 and up and available at etix.com.
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This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Back Road Music Festival features Wynonna, Tracy Byrd and Collin Raye
