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New acts added to lineup for Carowinds Summer Music Fest series

Performances will take place on multiple stages throughout the park in July and August.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three new artists have been added to the lineup for the upcoming Carowinds Summer Music Fest series: Country music stars Russell Dickerson, Brantley Gilbert and Brett Young. 

More than 30 performances will take place on multiple stages in the park over five weekends in July and August. Flo Rida, LeAnn Rimes and Skillet are headlining the series.

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Headliners will perform at the Paladium, the on-site and seldom-used amphitheater, which was transformed into a venue in 1991. 

Country music artists Lauren Alaina, Tyler Rich and Restless Road will also hit the stage for opening performances. Charlotte-area bands and emerging artists will perform on stages throughout the park as well. 

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Since 1975, the Paladium has welcomed big names like Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Charlie Daniels, James Taylor, Mary J. Blige and the Temptations. 

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