Friday, July 9th
Windy City Smokeout is opening its doors early in order to ring in the weekend. We encourage you to take off from work or utilize your summer Friday because you won’t want to miss the FIRE lineup of country music stars. The festivities will begin at 2:45 PM sharp – so bring your apatite and warm up your vocal cords because Friday night overlooking the city skyline is going to be one for the books.
2:45 PM: Tyler Booth will be shredding his guitar and winning over country music fan’s hearts come Friday, July 9. The 22-year-old singer and songwriter from Kentucky is known for his hit “Beautiful Outlaw” and “Already Got One.”
4:00 PM: While sipping on an ice-cold beer or a spicy margarita, head to the stage to listen to country music breakout star – Lainey Wilson. The “Things A Man Oughta Know” singer and songwriter will be showcasing her wide vocal range on Friday night before the sun hides behind the city skyline. Wilson has made 2021 her year, as her music has already been featured in the hit drama series Yellowstone three times, and received a standing ovation at the Grand Ole Opry.
5:15 PM: Ryan Hurd has made his mark within the industry, writing for legendary performers such as Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Lady A, Morgan Wallen, and more. Now, the talented storyteller is picking up the mic to bring his talents center stage. To go along with his chart-topping track “Chasing After You” with his wife Maren Morris, the musician will be sharing material of his own come Friday evening. So, head to the main stage early for a premium performance by one of Nashville’s hottest vocalists.
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6:45 PM: The Aussie rising country star Morgan Evans will be starting the party at 6:45 sharp to celebrate his recently released single “Love Is Real” and his FIRE music. The award-winning musician has toured with Dan +Shay, Rascal Flatts and is currently performing alongside Darius Rucker, Danielle Bradbery, Adam Doleac, and more this summer! If you fall head over heels for Morgan at Windy City Smokeout, head to his website and purchase tickets to his upcoming shows at morganevansmusic.com.
8:30 PM: The multi-platinum country music icon Darius Rucker will be gracing the Windy City Smokeout stage on Friday, July 9, at precisely 8:30 PM. The legendary performer will be sharing hits from his hay day with Hootie & the Blowfish and new material that country music enthusiasts are currently craving from the GRAMMY award-winning artist. So, warm up your vocal cords and get ready to belt “Wagon Wheel” loud and proud!
