ALBANY, NY – Saturday was the first time Country Fest was held in Albany.
It is the 19th year the radio station WGNA hosted the event. The
concert has been previously held at the Altamont Fairgrounds. However this year
the concert was held at the Times Union Center in Albany.
The City of Albany closed several roads on Saturday due to traffic. Pearl
Street was closed at noon for block party.
The block party was free to attend. An outdoor stage had entertainment
available until dark. A few local country bands got the chance to perform for
the thousands that turned out to the concert. Among those bands was Whiskey
City, Lost Cantina, The Back 40 Band, Broken Bow recording artist Dustin Lynch,
and Chelsea Cavanaugh.
The main acts performing inside the TU Center include Eric Church, Joe
Nichols, Thompson Square, and Josh Thompson.
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