American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips, scheduled to perform free concert in Spartanburg

Joanna Johnson, Spartanburg Herald-Journal
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American Idol winner and singer-songwriter, Phillip Phillips, is coming to Spartanburg to perform a free concert at the BMW Charity Pro-Am on June 6.

Phillips is the winner of American Idol's eleventh season in 2012, and is known for top-chart hits including "Home," "Gone Gone Gone," and "Raging Fire." This is the third year of free, downtown concerts in Spartanburg, with performances from Diamond Rio and Marshal Tucker Band in the previous years.

BMW Charity Pro-Am hosted: 'An Evening with Diamond Rio' in downtown Spartanburg on June 6, 2023. The event was presented by The Johnson Group at Morgan Square in Spartanburg.
BMW Charity Pro-Am hosted: 'An Evening with Diamond Rio' in downtown Spartanburg on June 6, 2023. The event was presented by The Johnson Group at Morgan Square in Spartanburg.

The concert will be on Morgan Square in downtown at 5 p.m. Phillips' performance will feature Spartanburg bands, Back 9 Band, James Radford Band, and Gritty Flyright, as openers.

The BMW Charity Pro-Am is a non-profit, week-long event showcasing Upstate hospitality. It includes professional athletes and celebrities, raising money and awareness for South Carolina organizations.

Joanna Johnson covers community news and education for the Herald-Journal. Reach her via email at jjohnson@shj.com.

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