A band has been removed from Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's farewell concert lineup after a dispute between Sharon Osbourne and a manager, though the specific band has not been disclosed.
Singer Elle King has been removed from the Universal Orlando Mardi Gras concert lineup following a profanity-filled performance at the Grand Ole Opry. Singer-songwriter Nessa Barrett has replaced King on the lineup, joining headliners such as DJ Khaled and Queen Latifah. King's controversial performance has led to backlash, with the Grand Ole Opry issuing an apology, and King rescheduling some of her upcoming shows.
The Florida Strawberry Festival has announced its concert lineup for next year, featuring artists such as The Beach Boys, Black Eyed Peas, and Flo Rida. Tickets for the shows will go on sale on December 7th, and the festival will begin on February 29th, 2024.
The Kern County Fair has announced three additional concerts for their 2021 concert series, including Queen Nation, La Mafia, and Mitchell Tenpenny. The fair's theme this year is "Treat Yourself!" and runs from September 20 to October 1. All concerts at the Budweiser Pavilion are free with admission to the fair and seating is first-come, first-serve. Discount admission tickets will go on sale in August.
The State Fair of Texas will host a free music festival featuring over 90 artists in various genres, including Lonestar, Ceelo Green, X Ambassadors, Bowling for Soup, and Lil Jon. The festival will take place over the 24 days of the fair, with the Chevrolet Main Stage hosting bigger names and the Bud Light and Yuengling Flight stages showcasing local talent and comedy. Admission to the fair includes access to all concerts and shows.
The Kentucky State Fair will feature a new addition this year, the inaugural BEERFEST, on August 19 in partnership with Louisville Ale Trail, featuring beer from dozens of craft breweries in Kentucky. The fair also announced part of the lineup for the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series, which are included with admission to the fair. Tickets for this year's fair are on sale now, and the theme for this year's fair is "Summer Summed Up."
Milwaukee's Summerfest has announced the full concert lineup for its 55th anniversary in 2023, featuring over 100 artists such as Eric Church, Dave Matthews Band, ODESZA, and Imagine Dragons. The festival will take place over three weekends in June and July. Tickets are on sale now starting at $26 for single day general admission.