ALABAMA and BLACKHAWK at The Back Road Music Festival in Galva

Now celebrating 11 years, The Back Road Music Festival in Galva, Illinois, on Saturday, August 9, 2025!

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Headlining the event is Alabama, who first gained fame in 1980 with their hit, “My Home’s in Alabama.” Since then, they have sold over 80 million albums and charted 43 #1 singles, including a record-breaking 21 consecutive #1 hits—an achievement that is unlikely to be surpassed in any genre.

Alabama has received numerous awards, including 178 CMA Awards, Grammy Awards, and ACM Awards. They have also earned 21 Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum albums. Additionally, they were named the RIAA’s Country Group of the Century and are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. They also have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Opening the stage for Alabama is BlackHawk, whose harmony that is shared with their voices, their songs, and their fans, has helped to sell over 7 million albums, score some of the most distinctive country radio hits of the ‘90s, and still draws tens of thousands of fans to their electrifying live performances.

Joining Alabama and BlackHawk on stage, is up-and-comer, Emily Ann Roberts! Since her debut on “The Voice”, Emily Ann Roberts has amassed over 45 million streams and has been recognized as an artist to watch by Honky Tonk Tour, CMT, Country Now, Music Mayhem Magazine, All Country News, and others. Roberts draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Smoky Mountain music, bluegrass virtuosos, and country legends spanning generations, including Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert, and Cody Johnson.

With more artists set to be announced, you don’t want to miss one of Central Illinois’ biggest nights of country music!