CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Riverfest will go out with a country kick on Saturday and a pop bang on Sunday in the final festival, coming up Sept. 9 and 10.
Three headlining country acts will perform on Saturday – Ryan Griffin, Tyler Rich and Little Texas. Sunday night, the headliner will be Clarksville’s own Haven Madison.
The announcement was made Friday morning on the Q Morning Crew with Kyle and Tiffany on Q108. All the headliners will perform on the Publix Stage at McGregor Park in the 34th and final Riverfest event at McGregor Park.
Saturday night
Ryan Griffin: Ryan Griffin, who has shared the stage with acts such as Lady A and Old Dominion, will kick off the night at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Griffin’s passion for country music led him to Nashville at the age of 17. He’s co-written chart-topping hits such as “Dibs.” As Red Street Country’s flagship artist, Griffin’s music has garnered millions of streams and critical acclaim, including for his latest single “Heart to Break.”
Tyler Rich: Nashville-rooted Tyler Rich will take the stage at 9:45 p.m. with his latest release, the “I Know You do” EP. He’s had nearly a half-billion global streams and three No. 1 hits on SiriusXM’s The Highway, and he’s collaborated with artists like Marie-Mai.
Little Texas: Closing out the night with a nostalgic touch, Little Texas will take the stage at 10:45 p.m. With a legacy spanning over three decades, Little Texas’ hits include “God Blessed Texas” and “What Might Have Been.”
Sunday night
Clarksville’s own Haven Madison takes the stage as the final headliner on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 5 p.m.
Haven had a nomadic upbringing that saw her traveling the country with her family for over 200 days a year. She honed her musical skills along the way, recording in her father’s studio, and even penned a single for his band, Building 429. In Clarksville, Haven found her anchor, leading worship at local churches, working at Mildred and Mable’s, and cheering passionately at Clarksville High School games.
She gained the attention of “American Idol” producers, and appeared on the show, facing judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.
“I can’t think of a better, or more fitting way to cap off our long history of Riverfest headliners, than by showcasing one of our own Clarksville products, Haven Madison,” said Mayor Joe Pitts. “She has really captured the nation’s attention, and represents Clarksville so well as a quality individual, as well as a multi-talented singer and songwriter.”
About Riverfest
Riverfest is Clarksville’s longest-running community festival and brings more than 30,000 people to the banks of the Cumberland River. The 34th and final festival will be Sept. 9-10. Clarksville Parks and Recreation is surveying the citizens of Clarksville about the future of city events. The survey can be taken at this survey website.