Director of Communications
Amanda.Murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
Jill.Kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Chelsea.Trott@tn.gov
629-395-8941
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass Festival unveiled its music lineup set to take place May 18-19 in downtown Sevierville.
Current rising country star and Curb Recording artist Mo Pitney will headline 8 p.m. Saturday. He will be featured in a unique set showcasing his bluegrass roots combined with his current mainstream country sound. Pitney has made an impact on current country radio while still embracing and remaining influenced by his bluegrass musical roots. His show will feature some of his favorite bluegrass players. He is currently in the process of selecting special guests to join him for the 2018 Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass Festival. Stay tuned as special announcements will be made.
2018 Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass Festival Main Stage Entertainment Line Up
Friday, May 18
5 p.m. Salt and Light
6 p.m. Brad Hudson
7 p.m. Jimbo Whaley & Greenbrier
8 p.m. Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
Saturday, May 19
Noon Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express
1 p.m. Mountain Ruckus
2 p.m. Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
3 p.m. The Highland Travelers
4 p.m. The Cleverlys
5 p.m. Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
6 p.m. The Highland Travelers
7 p.m. The Cleverlys
8 p.m. Mo Pitney
Sevierville’s Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass is a family-oriented event celebrating the beauty of spring, championship barbeque, and world-class bluegrass music. Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass takes place in historic downtown Sevierville, Tennessee. The Barbeque Cook-Off is an official barbeque championship of the state of Tennessee, is sponsored by Bush Beans, and is coordinated by the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce.
For festival lodging and more information about Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass, call 888-889-7415 or visit www.BloominBBQ.com.
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Director of Communications
Amanda.Murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
Jill.Kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Chelsea.Trott@tn.gov
629-395-8941