Summer Nights Concert Series at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Country duo, Maddie & Tae, opened the Summer Nights Concert Series at Busch Gardens Williamsburg on Saturday, June 17, 2023. The moment they walked out on the stage the crowd was captivated by their superb vocals, charm and fun-loving personality. They immediately sang a few songs then spoke to the crowd. They were down to earth, even apologizing for being a few minutes late, Maddie is 7 months pregnant which caused a wardrobe issue which Tae tried to repair, however in the end a new outfit was chosen. The Royal Palace is the perfect venue for an intimate concert, they even spoke directly to several audience members, one spectator asking Maddie where she got her boots, and if your curious too, they came from Amazon. There really isn’t a bad seat in the venue and its quite a sight to witness Griffon (one of the parks 9 roller coasters) drop over 200′ repeatedly throughout the evening. Make time in your summer schedule to catch a concert, you won’t be disappointed!
The Summer Nights Concert Series returns this summer to Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Concerts take place outdoors at the Royal Palace Theatre with popular artists from Country, to R&B and Classic Rock, to Christian and Pop. Concerts are included with park admission (if you need tickets check out this GROUPON and other ticket discounts here).
Concert Line Up:
- June 17 – Maddie & Tae
- June 24 – Newsboys
- July 1 – Collective Soul
- July 8 – Kari Jobe
- July 15 – Bad Romance: “A Tribute To Lady GaGa”
- July 22 – Flo Rida
- July 29 – Matthew West
- August 5 – Larger Than Life “The Ultimate Boyband Tribute”
- August 12 – Kanstyx: A Classic Rock Tribute to Kansas and Styx
- August 12 – Nuthin’ Fancy: A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
Maddie & Tae
Saturday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Maddie & Tae first broke out in 2013 with their brilliant counter to bro-country smash hit, “Girl In A Country Song,” which took Country radio by storm, skyrocketing to the top of the charts and quickly going PLATINUM. The duo became only the third female duo in 70 years to top the Country Airplay charts, also earning trophies from the Country Music Academy and Radio Disney Music Awards along with multiple ACM, CMA and CMT Award nominations. The celebrated duo has toured with country music’s hottest stars including Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, and Brad Paisley (just to name a few), and have received widespread praise from Associated Press, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, The Tennessean, The Washington Post, Glamour and others. Recently drawing praise for their No. 1 debuting “The Way It Feels” album release, Rolling Stone wrote their new music is “anchored around their stellar vocal pairings and some of the tightest harmonies on Music Row.” Together as longtime friends and music collaborators, Maddie and Tae co-wrote 14 of the album’s 15 tracks including the Platinum-certified No. 1 country radio hit, “Die From A Broken Heart,” which Esquire calls “their finest moment yet.”
Newsboys
Saturday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Newsboys are one of the biggest bands in Christian music history, having sold more than 10 million units across 23 recordings and garnering boundless accolades, including 1 RIAA® Platinum certification and 8 Gold certifications, 33 #1 radio hits, four GRAMMY® nominations, two American Music Award nominations and multiple Dove Awards. With signature songs like ‘We Believe,’ ‘Born Again’ and the unstoppable mega hit ‘God’s Not Dead’—which birthed a film franchise of the same name—Newsboys have continued to collect career-defining accolades at full speed ahead.
Collective Soul
Saturday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m.
The band released their highly anticipated 11th studio album, VIBRATING, August 12, 2022. All the songs positively pulsate with the boundless energy that has been COLLECTIVE SOUL’s aural calling card for over three decades.
Kari Jobe
Saturday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Kari Jobe is a highly acclaimed contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader. With a passion for music and worship, Kari has been leading worship services since she was only 13 years old. Her heart for ministry led her to attend Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas, where she studied worship and music.
Kari’s music has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world. Her 2009 self-titled debut album reached number 67 on the Billboard 200 chart and has since gone on to become a modern Christian classic. Her subsequent albums, including “Where I Find You,” “Majestic,” and “The Garden,” have all been critically acclaimed and have earned her multiple Dove Awards and Grammy nominations.
Bad Romance: A Tribute To Lady GaGa
Saturday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m.
“Bad Romance: A Tribute To Lady GaGa” is the most respected Lady GaGa tribute band in the US!
Flo Rida
Saturday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Flo Rida was raised by a single mother in Miami’s rough neighborhood of Carol City, Florida. Music helped Flo Rida stay on the straight path. His father was a talented musician who encouraged his son to express himself through music. Growing up, Flo Rida was exposed to all kinds of music. When he was a teenager, Flo Rida found local success rapping with a group called the Groundhoggz. At 18, he became the hype man for Fresh Kid Ice from 2 Live Crew. In December 20, 2006 Flo Rida inked a deal with Atlantic Records and in 2009 started his own management company, Strong Arm, with longtime friend and manager, Lee ” Freezy” Prince. With the success of his management company Flo Rida and Lee ”Freezy” Prince launched their own record label, IMG, in June 2011.
Matthew West
Saturday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m.
A five-time GRAMMY Award nominee, West is the reigning NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Year. On his latest album My Story Your Glory, West incorporates a new dimension to his artistry by adding worship songs to his musical canon. The double album is an ambitious 22-song opus that includes 12 powerful story songs, much like those that have already been cornerstones in West’s career, as well as 10 soaring, lyrically substantive worship anthems that signal a new creative chapter.
Larger Than Life: The Ultimate Boyband Tribute
Saturday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Larger Than Life “The Ultimate Boyband Tribute” started in New York and it is taking the country by storm. This is the only act of it’s kind featuring actual boyband singing, dancing, costumes and that pop look. Larger Than Life will take you back in time with the biggest 90s Party since the Backstreet Boys shut down Times Square. Experience this full interactive production that is one of a kind!
Kanstyx: A Classic Rock Tribute to Kansas and Styx
Saturday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Powerhouse tribute band delivering epic performances of classic hits by Kansas and Styx.
Nuthin’ Fancy: A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
Saturday, August 12 at 8:00 p.m.
With their electrifying performances, Nuthin’ Fancy brings the sound and energy of one of the greatest Southern rock bands of all time.
