Lineup announced for downtown Nashville's July 4th 'Let Freedom Sing' event

Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean
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Country chart-topping Nashville area native Chris Young will headline Music City's "Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th" event presented by Dr. Pepper and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC) on Lower Broadway.

The artist behind the new album "Young Love & Saturday Nights" is a frequent favorite of the July 4 festivities most recently making an appearance in 2021.

Chris Young performs during a free concert as part of Fourth of July weekend events in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, July 5, 2021.
Chris Young performs during a free concert as part of Fourth of July weekend events in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, July 5, 2021.

In 2024, he will be joined on the Jack Daniel's Broadway Stage by a multi-genre lineup that includes six-time Grammy-nominated genre-fluid artist Yola, sibling duo and 2021 "The Voice" singing competition winners Girl Named Tom and Blessing Offor, a two-time Grammy-nominated GMA Dove Award winner.

The Amazon Family Fun Zone at Music City Walk of Fame Park will also offer family-friendly activities during the day before the event shifts that evening to the free concert at the Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage located at First and Broadway.

After the concert, the event will move to Ascend Amphitheater for the Nashville Symphony's live performance and the fireworks and drone show.

Ken Levitan, Chairman of the NCVC Board of Directors and Co-President of Vector Management, notes, "In addition to these thrilling performances, we are proud to introduce new elements to enhance the festivities, such as incorporating drones into the fireworks display and partnering with PENCIL to support their invaluable work of empowering Nashville's youth. We invite everyone to join us for a full day of music, fireworks and giving back to our community."

"Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th" is the 21st annual celebration produced by Music City Inc. through the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and the 40th in the city. The event's twin goals of entertaining Nashvillians and attracting visitors were successfully achieved in 2023, as 250,000 attendees generated $11.6 million in estimated direct visitor spending.

Let Freedom Sing! is partnering with PENCIL (Public Education Needs Community Involvement & Leadership), which links community resources with students and teachers at Metro Nashville Public Schools and will raise funds and collect school supplies to support PENCIL. One dollar from each official event t-shirt sold will go to PENCIL.

Fireworks light up the sky over Lower Broadway during the Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th event in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Fireworks light up the sky over Lower Broadway during the Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th event in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

To help support PENCIL, household essentials brand and event sponsor Simply Done will donate school supplies to benefit 500 Metro Nashville students. Additionally, presenting sponsor Dr. Pepper will donate 500 student backpacks.

Event attendees are also encouraged to contribute to PENCIL.

Let Freedom Sing! will also be a Safe Bar event, with key bar and security staff trained in bystander intervention and awareness about alcohol's role in sexual assault. For more information, visit SafeBarApp.org.

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