MUSIC

FROM THE ARCHIVES: From Dolly to J. Cole, these big names have performed in Fayetteville

Andrew Craft
Dolly Parton performs in Fayetteville, Jan. 1976.
Dolly Parton performs in Fayetteville, Jan. 1976.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi in concert at Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium in the late 1970s.
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi in concert at Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium in the late 1970s.
Thomas Pope, The Fayetteville Observer
An aerial view of the crowd at the Peach Tree II concert at the Jaycee Fairgrounds in Fayetteville on Aug. 18, 1973. Santana, Foghat, Savoy Brown, Mott the Hoople and Tower of Power performed at the concert.
An aerial view of the crowd at the Peach Tree II concert at the Jaycee Fairgrounds in Fayetteville on Aug. 18, 1973. Santana, Foghat, Savoy Brown, Mott the Hoople and Tower of Power performed at the concert.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Doobie Brothers guitarist/singer Patrick Simmons during a show at Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium in the late 1970s.
Doobie Brothers guitarist/singer Patrick Simmons during a show at Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium in the late 1970s.
Thomas Pope, The Fayetteville Observer
The Four Seasons on Aug. 2, 1973.
The Four Seasons on Aug. 2, 1973.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Guitarist Gary Phil, left, watches band leader Sammy Hagar take a solo during a concert at Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium in the late 1970s.
Guitarist Gary Phil, left, watches band leader Sammy Hagar take a solo during a concert at Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium in the late 1970s.
Thomas Pope, The Fayetteville Observer
Seals and Crofts concert at the Cumberland County Arena in Fayetteville on Feb. 16, 1974.
Seals and Crofts concert at the Cumberland County Arena in Fayetteville on Feb. 16, 1974.
Steve Aldridge, The Fayetteville Observer
Blood, Sweat & Tears performs on Oct. 1, 1975, in Fayetteville.
Blood, Sweat & Tears performs on Oct. 1, 1975, in Fayetteville.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Gene Simmons of "KISS" performs at the Cumberland County Auditorium on December 27th, 1976.
Gene Simmons of "KISS" performs at the Cumberland County Auditorium on December 27th, 1976.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Joe Cocker performs March 3, 1976 at Cumberland County Memorial Arena.
Joe Cocker performs March 3, 1976 at Cumberland County Memorial Arena.
Steve Aldridge, The Fayetteville Observer
Opening act Margo Smith performs to a crowd of 6000 at the Cumberland County Memorial Arena on Jan. 22, 1977. The Statler Brothers, Tammy Wynette and Ronnie Milsap also performed at the concert.
Opening act Margo Smith performs to a crowd of 6000 at the Cumberland County Memorial Arena on Jan. 22, 1977. The Statler Brothers, Tammy Wynette and Ronnie Milsap also performed at the concert.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
Tammy Wynette performs to a crowd of 6000 at the Cumberland County Memorial Arena on Jan. 22, 1977. The Statler Brothers and Ronnie Milsap also performed at the concert.
Tammy Wynette performs to a crowd of 6000 at the Cumberland County Memorial Arena on Jan. 22, 1977. The Statler Brothers and Ronnie Milsap also performed at the concert.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
Ronnie Milsap performs to a crowd of 6000 at the Cumberland County Memorial Arena on Jan. 22, 1977. Tammy Wynette and The Statler Brothers also performed at the concert.
Ronnie Milsap performs to a crowd of 6000 at the Cumberland County Memorial Arena on Jan. 22, 1977. Tammy Wynette and The Statler Brothers also performed at the concert.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
Johnny Cash performs in Fayetteville on Feb. 23, 1977.
Johnny Cash performs in Fayetteville on Feb. 23, 1977.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarists Gary Rossington, left, and Allen Collins in concert at Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium on April 30, 1977. (Mother's Finest opened, Skynyrd played second because it had to hustle back to Jacksonville, Fla., for Collins to have eye surgery the following day), and The Outlaws headlined
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarists Gary Rossington, left, and Allen Collins in concert at Cumberland County Memorial Auditorium on April 30, 1977. (Mother's Finest opened, Skynyrd played second because it had to hustle back to Jacksonville, Fla., for Collins to have eye surgery the following day), and The Outlaws headlined
Thomas Pope, The Fayetteville Observer
Jerry Lee Lewis performs at the Cumberland County Memorial Arena in 1979.
Jerry Lee Lewis performs at the Cumberland County Memorial Arena in 1979.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
Merle Haggard performs in Fayetteville on June 15, 1980.
Merle Haggard performs in Fayetteville on June 15, 1980.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Loretta Lynn performing in Fayetteville on May 6, 1983.
Loretta Lynn performing in Fayetteville on May 6, 1983.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Alabama performing at the Cumberland County Arena on March 15, 1984.
Alabama performing at the Cumberland County Arena on March 15, 1984.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Elvis Presley concert in Fayetteville, Aug. 4, 1976.
Elvis Presley concert in Fayetteville, Aug. 4, 1976.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Willie Nelson performs in Fayetteville Nov. 9, 1986.
Willie Nelson performs in Fayetteville Nov. 9, 1986.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
LL Cool J performs during the Foxy 99 Summer Jam of 2003.
LL Cool J performs during the Foxy 99 Summer Jam of 2003.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Canibus performs a song during Foxy 99's 14th anniversary birthday concert at Fort Bragg Fairgrounds Saturday night in 2000.
Canibus performs a song during Foxy 99's 14th anniversary birthday concert at Fort Bragg Fairgrounds Saturday night in 2000.
Chris Seufer, The Fayetteville Observer
Cars were everywhere and the crowd was gathered at the stage (upper right) to see the Def Leppard concert at the new Wal-Mart at the corner of Gillis Hill and Raeford Roads, Wednesday, July 31, 2002.
Cars were everywhere and the crowd was gathered at the stage (upper right) to see the Def Leppard concert at the new Wal-Mart at the corner of Gillis Hill and Raeford Roads, Wednesday, July 31, 2002.
Steve Aldridge, The Fayetteville Observer
Lead singer Joe Elliott, left, and guitarist Phil Collen with Def Leppard play during a free concert at the Wal-Mart on Raeford Road Wednesday, July 31, 2002. The band played an eight-song set in support of their new album.
Lead singer Joe Elliott, left, and guitarist Phil Collen with Def Leppard play during a free concert at the Wal-Mart on Raeford Road Wednesday, July 31, 2002. The band played an eight-song set in support of their new album.
Ethan Hyman, The Fayetteville Observer
Sisqo of the R&B group Dru Hill sings as fans reach out from the front row Saturday night at the Crown on June 21, 2003.
Sisqo of the R&B group Dru Hill sings as fans reach out from the front row Saturday night at the Crown on June 21, 2003.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Blues Traveler band members Chan Kinchla, background from left, Ben Wilson, John Popper and Brendan Hill close their concert Sunday, Feb. 7, 2005, in the Lafayette ballroom of the Fort Bragg Officers' Club. The band stayed around after the concert, giving away harmonicas, guitar picks and drum sticks and signing autographs for the soldiers and their families.
Blues Traveler band members Chan Kinchla, background from left, Ben Wilson, John Popper and Brendan Hill close their concert Sunday, Feb. 7, 2005, in the Lafayette ballroom of the Fort Bragg Officers' Club. The band stayed around after the concert, giving away harmonicas, guitar picks and drum sticks and signing autographs for the soldiers and their families.
Kristin Goode, The Fayetteville Observer
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons performs Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, at the Crown Auditorium during the Community Concerts of Fayetteville.
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons performs Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, at the Crown Auditorium during the Community Concerts of Fayetteville.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Brad Paisley performs at the Crown Coliseum Friday night, Feb. 17, 2006.
Brad Paisley performs at the Crown Coliseum Friday night, Feb. 17, 2006.
Mike Spencer, The Fayetteville Observer
Wayne Newton perfroms at the Cumberland Conty Civic Center Theatre 3/30/06 part of the Community concerts of Fayetteville 70th Anniversary.
Wayne Newton perfroms at the Cumberland Conty Civic Center Theatre 3/30/06 part of the Community concerts of Fayetteville 70th Anniversary.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Eddie Money performs his signature "Two Tickets to Paradise" at the annual Dogwood Festival Friday night in Fayetteville in 2008.
Eddie Money performs his signature "Two Tickets to Paradise" at the annual Dogwood Festival Friday night in Fayetteville in 2008.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
Thousands cram the intersection of Green and Old Streets in downtown Fayetteville during the free Hootie and the Blowfish concert during the Dogwood Festival in 2006. This picture was made from atop the parking deck at the intersection.
Thousands cram the intersection of Green and Old Streets in downtown Fayetteville during the free Hootie and the Blowfish concert during the Dogwood Festival in 2006. This picture was made from atop the parking deck at the intersection.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish performs Saturday night at the Dogwood Festival in 2006.
Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish performs Saturday night at the Dogwood Festival in 2006.
Andrew Craft
D-Roc of Da Muzicianz performs Saturday, July 15, 2006, during the Summer Jam 20 concert at Fort Bragg.
D-Roc of Da Muzicianz performs Saturday, July 15, 2006, during the Summer Jam 20 concert at Fort Bragg.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarists Rickey Medlocke, left, and Gary Rossington, right, rock out on stage at the Crown Coliseum Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006.
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarists Rickey Medlocke, left, and Gary Rossington, right, rock out on stage at the Crown Coliseum Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006.
Stephanie Bruce, The Fayetteville Observer
Charlie Daniels performs for a packed house during The Charlie Daniels Band concert at the Crown Theatre on Nov. 10, 2006.
Charlie Daniels performs for a packed house during The Charlie Daniels Band concert at the Crown Theatre on Nov. 10, 2006.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Three Dog Night guitarist Michael Allsup performs at the Crown Theater as part of the 71st Season of the Community Concerts on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007.
Three Dog Night guitarist Michael Allsup performs at the Crown Theater as part of the 71st Season of the Community Concerts on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007.
Mike Spencer, The Fayetteville Observer
The Four Tops (l-r) Lawrence Payton Jr., Theo Peoples, Ronnie McNeir, and Abdul "Duke" Fakir perform Friday evening to a sold-out crowd at the Crown Theatre during the final show of the 2006-2007 Community Concert Series.
The Four Tops (l-r) Lawrence Payton Jr., Theo Peoples, Ronnie McNeir, and Abdul "Duke" Fakir perform Friday evening to a sold-out crowd at the Crown Theatre during the final show of the 2006-2007 Community Concert Series.
Stephanie Bruce, The Fayetteville Observer
Better Than Ezra concert at Festival Park on May 21, 2007.
Better Than Ezra concert at Festival Park on May 21, 2007.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Kenny Rogers performs to a sold out crowd at the Crown Theatre Thursday, Dec. 7, 2007, as part of the Community Concert Series.
Kenny Rogers performs to a sold out crowd at the Crown Theatre Thursday, Dec. 7, 2007, as part of the Community Concert Series.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
Country music singer Craig Morgan performed at Fort Bragg in September 2008 for a concert benefit for the USO. Morgan is Army veteran and was stationed at Fort Bragg.
Country music singer Craig Morgan performed at Fort Bragg in September 2008 for a concert benefit for the USO. Morgan is Army veteran and was stationed at Fort Bragg.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Grandmaster Dee performs Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, during the Hip Hop Legends Tour at the Crown Arena.
Grandmaster Dee performs Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, during the Hip Hop Legends Tour at the Crown Arena.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Doug E. Fresh performs Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, during the Hip Hop Legends Tour concert at the Crown Arena.
Doug E. Fresh performs Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, during the Hip Hop Legends Tour concert at the Crown Arena.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Pleasure P performs during Summer Jam at the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds Saturday, July 26, 2008.
Pleasure P performs during Summer Jam at the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds Saturday, July 26, 2008.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Natalie Cole performs Something's Gotta Give Friday, Feb. 21, 2009, during the Community Concert Series at the Crown Theatre.
Natalie Cole performs Something's Gotta Give Friday, Feb. 21, 2009, during the Community Concert Series at the Crown Theatre.
Stephanie Bruce, The Fayetteville Observer
Boyz II Men, Nate Morris, left, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman, back left, perform Friday night, March 13, 2009, at the Crown Theater in Fayetteville.
Boyz II Men, Nate Morris, left, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman, back left, perform Friday night, March 13, 2009, at the Crown Theater in Fayetteville.
Ashley Cross, The Fayetteville Observer
David Draiman, of the band Disturbed, performs Friday, April 24, 2009, at the Crown Coliseum.
David Draiman, of the band Disturbed, performs Friday, April 24, 2009, at the Crown Coliseum.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Collective Soul's Dean Roland performs for the crowd at the Dogwood Festival Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Fayetteville.
Collective Soul's Dean Roland performs for the crowd at the Dogwood Festival Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Fayetteville.
Ashley Cross, The Fayetteville Observer
Souljah Boy headlined the FOXY 99 Annual Summer Jam Concert at the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 18, 2009.
Souljah Boy headlined the FOXY 99 Annual Summer Jam Concert at the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 18, 2009.
Octavio Jones, The Fayetteville Observer
Bow Wow reaches out to his fans at the FOXY 99 Annual Summer Jam Concert on the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 18, 2009.
Bow Wow reaches out to his fans at the FOXY 99 Annual Summer Jam Concert on the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 18, 2009.
Octavio Jones, The Fayetteville Observer
A 51 year old Kurtis Blow holds his breakdancing position for the crowd at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville during the Salt N Pepa Hip Hop Legends on Friday, April 1, 2011.
A 51 year old Kurtis Blow holds his breakdancing position for the crowd at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville during the Salt N Pepa Hip Hop Legends on Friday, April 1, 2011.
Michael Conti, The Fayetteville Observer
Country singer Joe Nichols (center) performs on the first night of the Dogwood Festival at Festival Park on Friday April 23, 2010.
Country singer Joe Nichols (center) performs on the first night of the Dogwood Festival at Festival Park on Friday April 23, 2010.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms performs for the Dogwood Festival Saturday night, April 24, 2010 in Fayetteville.
Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms performs for the Dogwood Festival Saturday night, April 24, 2010 in Fayetteville.
Ashley Cross, The Fayetteville Observer
Lead vocalist David Pirner performs with Soul Asylum for the Dogwood Festival presents Saturday night, April 24, 2010 in Fayetteville.
Lead vocalist David Pirner performs with Soul Asylum for the Dogwood Festival presents Saturday night, April 24, 2010 in Fayetteville.
Ashley Cross, The Fayetteville Observer
Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band performs a free concert for Fort Bragg soldiers at the Crown Coliseum on Saturday July 31, 2010.
Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band performs a free concert for Fort Bragg soldiers at the Crown Coliseum on Saturday July 31, 2010.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Guy Penrod performs Thursday night at the Cumberland County Fair on Sept. 23, 2010.
Guy Penrod performs Thursday night at the Cumberland County Fair on Sept. 23, 2010.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
J Cole concert at Fayetteville State University for Homecoming celebrations on Oct. 19, 2010.
J Cole concert at Fayetteville State University for Homecoming celebrations on Oct. 19, 2010.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Husband and wife duo Amy Grant and Vince Gill performed for the 2010-2011 Community Concert Series at the Crown Theatre in Fayetteville on Friday, Dec. 17.
Husband and wife duo Amy Grant and Vince Gill performed for the 2010-2011 Community Concert Series at the Crown Theatre in Fayetteville on Friday, Dec. 17.
Michael Conti, The Fayetteville Observer
Art Alexakis of the band Everclear headlined the musical performances on the second day of the 29th annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, held in downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, April 30, 2011.
Art Alexakis of the band Everclear headlined the musical performances on the second day of the 29th annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, held in downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, April 30, 2011.
Michael Conti, The Fayetteville Observer
Kenny G in concert June 18, 2011 at the Crown Coliseum.
Kenny G in concert June 18, 2011 at the Crown Coliseum.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Patti LaBelle performs at the Crown Theatre on April 13, 2012.
Patti LaBelle performs at the Crown Theatre on April 13, 2012.
Amanda Berg, The Fayetteville Observer
Lead vocalist, Chris Barron, and drummer, Aaron Comess, of The Spin Doctors perform in Festival Park during the 30th annual Dogwood Festival on April 28, 2012.
Lead vocalist, Chris Barron, and drummer, Aaron Comess, of The Spin Doctors perform in Festival Park during the 30th annual Dogwood Festival on April 28, 2012.
Amanda Berg, The Fayetteville Observer
Max Collin, lead vocalist, left, and Jon Siebels, guitarist, of Eve 6 perform in Festival Park at the 30th annual Dogwood Festival on April 28, 2012.
Max Collin, lead vocalist, left, and Jon Siebels, guitarist, of Eve 6 perform in Festival Park at the 30th annual Dogwood Festival on April 28, 2012.
Amanda Berg, The Fayetteville Observer
Brad Arnold, of Three Doors Down, sings into the microphone Saturday, June 2, 2012, during the Gang of Outlaws Tour on Fort Bragg. Three Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson opened for ZZ Top at the concert.
Brad Arnold, of Three Doors Down, sings into the microphone Saturday, June 2, 2012, during the Gang of Outlaws Tour on Fort Bragg. Three Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson opened for ZZ Top at the concert.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
ZZ Top performs Saturday, June 2, 2012, during the Gang of Outlaws Tour concert on Fort Bragg. Three Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson opened for ZZ Top at the concert.
ZZ Top performs Saturday, June 2, 2012, during the Gang of Outlaws Tour concert on Fort Bragg. Three Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson opened for ZZ Top at the concert.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
June 17, 2012 - Diggy Simmons hands a rose to adoring fans Sunday during the Teen Scream Concert featuring Diggy Simmons, Jacob Latimore, Lil Twist Sunday June 17, 2012, at the Crown Coliseum.
June 17, 2012 - Diggy Simmons hands a rose to adoring fans Sunday during the Teen Scream Concert featuring Diggy Simmons, Jacob Latimore, Lil Twist Sunday June 17, 2012, at the Crown Coliseum.
Lauren Justice, The Fayetteville Observer
Elle Varner performs at Foxy 99's annual Summer Jam at the Crown Coliseum Saturday, July 28, 2012.
Elle Varner performs at Foxy 99's annual Summer Jam at the Crown Coliseum Saturday, July 28, 2012.
James Robinson, The Fayetteville Observer
Aaron Neville performs a free concert in Festival Park during The International Folk Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.
Aaron Neville performs a free concert in Festival Park during The International Folk Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, The Fayetteville Observer
Gladys Knight performs during the Community Concert series at the Crown Theatre Friday night, Nov. 9, 2012.
Gladys Knight performs during the Community Concert series at the Crown Theatre Friday night, Nov. 9, 2012.
Trish Brown, The Fayetteville Observer
John Rich, of the country duo Big & Rich, performs during a concert at Ft. Bragg on Saturday, November 17, 2012.
John Rich, of the country duo Big & Rich, performs during a concert at Ft. Bragg on Saturday, November 17, 2012.
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, The Fayetteville Observer
Luke Bryan performs Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Crown Coliseum. Florida Georgia State Line and Thompson Square opened for Bryan.
Luke Bryan performs Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Crown Coliseum. Florida Georgia State Line and Thompson Square opened for Bryan.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Country music singer Joe Diffie performs with his band on the main stage during The Dogwood Festival at Festival Park on Friday, April 26, 2013.
Country music singer Joe Diffie performs with his band on the main stage during The Dogwood Festival at Festival Park on Friday, April 26, 2013.
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, The Fayetteville Observer
Bobby Ingram and Phil McCormack perform with Molly Hatchet on the Bud Light Stage during The Dogwood Festival at Festival Park on Saturday, April 27, 2013.
Bobby Ingram and Phil McCormack perform with Molly Hatchet on the Bud Light Stage during The Dogwood Festival at Festival Park on Saturday, April 27, 2013.
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, The Fayetteville Observer
Earth, Wind and Fire performs for the first Community Concert show at the Crown Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
Earth, Wind and Fire performs for the first Community Concert show at the Crown Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Kenny Loggins performs at the Crown Theater for a Community Concerts event on Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014.
Kenny Loggins performs at the Crown Theater for a Community Concerts event on Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band raises his arms to the crowd during their performance on the opening night of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival on Friday, April 25, 2014.
Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band raises his arms to the crowd during their performance on the opening night of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival on Friday, April 25, 2014.
Dillon Deaton, The Fayetteville Observer
Scotty McCreery performs at the Community Concerts Series on Friday Oct. 17, 2014.
Scotty McCreery performs at the Community Concerts Series on Friday Oct. 17, 2014.
Raul R. Rubiera, Raul R. Rubiera/The Fayetteville
Sir Elton John performs for a sold out crowd at Crown Coliseum in Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Fayetteville.
Sir Elton John performs for a sold out crowd at Crown Coliseum in Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Fayetteville.
Mischa Lopiano, The Fayetteville Observer
Legendary singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson performs at the last concert of the season for the Community Concert Series at the Crown Thursday, April 16, 2015.
Legendary singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson performs at the last concert of the season for the Community Concert Series at the Crown Thursday, April 16, 2015.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Quiet Riot lead vocalist Jizzy Pearl at Quiet Riot's performance on the second day of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Fayetteville.
Quiet Riot lead vocalist Jizzy Pearl at Quiet Riot's performance on the second day of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Fayetteville.
Mischa Lopiano, The Fayetteville Observer
Country star Billy Currington headlines the Air Force Reserve's free Tour for the Troops concert on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Fort Bragg.
Country star Billy Currington headlines the Air Force Reserve's free Tour for the Troops concert on Friday, May 15, 2015, at Fort Bragg.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
J Cole opens his show sitting a roof top on the stage, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at the Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville.
J Cole opens his show sitting a roof top on the stage, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at the Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Nick Jonas performs at a concert at Methodist University on Monday, Sept. 28. 2015.
Nick Jonas performs at a concert at Methodist University on Monday, Sept. 28. 2015.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Tom Keifer, lead singer for Cinderella, plays at the Dogwood Festival, in downtown Fayetteville, Saturday, April 23, 2016.
Tom Keifer, lead singer for Cinderella, plays at the Dogwood Festival, in downtown Fayetteville, Saturday, April 23, 2016.
Michelle Bir, The Fayetteville Observer
Rick Nielsen, and Robin Zander, of Cheap Trick, perform as Fort Bragg celebrates the Fourth of July with parachute demonstrations, live music, vendors, and bounce houses, Monday, July 4, 2016.
Rick Nielsen, and Robin Zander, of Cheap Trick, perform as Fort Bragg celebrates the Fourth of July with parachute demonstrations, live music, vendors, and bounce houses, Monday, July 4, 2016.
Michelle Bir, The Fayetteville Observer
Kip Winger sings as Winger performs on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Dogwood Festival.
Kip Winger sings as Winger performs on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Dogwood Festival.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Coolio performs at the Spring Dogwood Festival in Downtown Fayetteville and Festival Park on Friday, April 27, 2018.
Coolio performs at the Spring Dogwood Festival in Downtown Fayetteville and Festival Park on Friday, April 27, 2018.
Raul F. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Rodney Atkins performs at the Dogwood Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
Rodney Atkins performs at the Dogwood Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Trace Adkins performed as the headlining act during on the Main Post Parade Field at Fort Bragg on July 4, 2018 for their annual 4th of July celebration.
Trace Adkins performed as the headlining act during on the Main Post Parade Field at Fort Bragg on July 4, 2018 for their annual 4th of July celebration.
Melissa Sue Gerrits, The Fayetteville Observer