The annual Western Days festival in Old Town Lewisville is set to showcase headliners Gretchen Wilson and Shane Smith and the Saints on September 26-27, as recently announced by the City of Lewisville. Country music aficionado Gretchen Wilson is slated to command the Republic Services Main Stage on Friday at 10 p.m., while Shane Smith and the Saints will wrap up the weekend festivities with a performance at the same time on Saturday.
Wilson, whose 2005 breakthrough carved a niche in the country music scene that brought her over 10 million album sales and 11 major awards, will regale fans with the intuitive musical narrative that aligns seamlessly with her persona—a trait that has earned her a place among legends like Loretta Lynn and Janis Joplin; this alignment was echoed in a statement from the City of Lewisville's announcement. Furthermore, she recently bagged a win on FOX's 'The Masked Singer' and is set to tour manage for 'THE ROAD', a CBS program starting in September, helmed by Taylor Sheridan and Blake Shelton and featuring Keith Urban.
Shane Smith and the Saints' headlining set marks their second time at the Lewisville Western Days, progressing from their earlier appearance in 2014, and supporting their fourth album, 'Norther', a vibrant mix of American roots music that's been honed by relentless touring. Their latest work, capturing their road-forged sound blending country, folk, and rock elements, reflects a band reaching for new horizons.
In addition to top-tier musical entertainers, the family-centric Lewisville Western Days will offer an array of attractions, including six stages of live performances, the Frost Bank-sponsored Western Village, indigenous performances by ACE Dance Troupe, Kid Kountry Playground for the young ones, and competitive eaters battling for supremacy in the MLE-sanctioned Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship. Gates for the event will open at 4 p.m. on Friday and at noon on Saturday, promising a full slate of enjoyable activities for festival-goers of all ages.
