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Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2021

Sweetland Amphitheatre to Host Boyz II Men & Boyz II Men Performs Sunday, September 19th & Kip Moore Performs Friday, October 8th Tickets On-Sale Today (7/23) at 10:00 a.m.

LaGrange, Ga. July 23, 2021 – The 2021 Sweetland Amphitheatre concert series has added multi-award-winning performers in R&B and genres. Located in the heart of historic downtown LaGrange in Boyd Park, the popular open-air concert venue will feature Boyz II Men on Sunday, September 19th, and Kip Moore on Friday, October 8th.

Boyz II Men Boyz II Men remains one of the most iconic R&B groups in music history. They redefined popular R&B music with timeless hits and created some of the most celebrated classic songs of the past two decades, including "End of the Road," "I'll Make Love to You,” ",” "." Throughout their 25-year career, Boyz II Men have won 4 Grammy Awards, 9 , 9 Soul Train Awards, 3 Billboard Awards, a star on the , and more. The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 64 million albums sold. For the past two decades, Boyz II Men have given fans a rich catalog of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes, their signature soulful multi-octave sound, and incredible vocals. Ask any successful pop or R&B superstar which artists have inspired them- chances are Boyz II Men will be at the top. From Justin Timberlake and to and Beyonce, the most successful stars in the industry look to Boyz II Men as their .

Kip Moore

Kip Moore splashed into the mainstream with the double-Platinum "Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck” in 2012, then followed up with three more bestselling #1s (“Hey PrettyGirl,” “,” and “”), a trio of ambitious, critically acclaimed albums and two gritty EPs. He tours the world headlining his own shows, earning acclaim, and a fierce following as an all-in performer in each setting. The Georgia native has won 3 , 1 CMT Award, and was the 2014 Country Music Association New Artist of the Year Award winner.

SUN, SEPT 19 BOYZ II MEN Gates open at 6:00 p.m; concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Box office open at 4:30 p.m. TICKET PRICES: Pit - $89.50; Terrace Box - $79.50; Premium Reserved - $69.50; Reserved - $69.50; Lawn - $37.50

FRI, OCT 8 KIP MOORE Gates open at 6:00 p.m; concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Box office open at 4:30pm TICKET PRICES: Pit - $62.00; Terrace Box - $60.00; Premium Reserved - $52.00; Reserved - $42.00; Lawn - $32.00

Tickets for these two concerts go on sale Friday, July 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. through Sweetland Amphitheatre's website at www.sweetlandamp.com. Tickets are currently on sale for additional shows for the 2021 Sweetland Amphitheatre concert, including:

SAT, JULY 24 EMMYLOU HARRIS with special guest Garrett Lee SAT, JULY 31 BETHEL MUSIC SUN, AUGUST 8 STYX SAT, AUGUST 14 AMY GRANT FRI, AUGUST 20 BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY PRESENTS HOTEL CALIFORNIA SAT, AUG 28 STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES and LOS LOBOS

Sweetland Amphitheatre's 2021 concert season would not be possible without our amazing sponsors which include Kia, LaGrange Grocery, Callaway Foundation, Vaughn Express, Mallory Agency, ETI, Emory Healthcare, City of LaGrange, Troup County, J. Smith Lanier, Eley Digital, Houze & Associates, Thornton & Graham, P.C., Beacon Brewery, Visit LaGrange, Wingate by Wyndham, Courtyard by Marriott, Jackson Services, and Southern Cart.

For more details on upcoming shows, please visit www.sweetlandamp.com or call 706-298-5434. Media Contact: Katie Mercer Van Schoor, City of LaGrange Marketing/Communications Director, (706) 883-2055 or [email protected] To keep up with the latest news involving the City of LaGrange, go to www.lagrangega.org or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/lagrangegagov, Twitter at @lagrangegagov, & Instagram at instagram.com/cityoflagrangega. ###