35th Saturday in the Park Main Stage, Abe Stage headliners announced
The performers for this year's Saturday in the Park Main Stage will officially be announced Tuesday at 10 a.m. For now, here are the two headliners for the Main Stage.
This year, the Main Stage will be headlined by Teddy Swims. Teddy Swims' career began when he would release song covers on YouTube. This eventually led to his popularity skyrocketing in 2023 with the release of his single 'Lose Control.' Teddy Swims is known for blending soul, country, and pop into sound all his own.
Joining Teddy Swims on the Main Stage is Mavis Staples. Mavis Staples is a prolific rhythm and blues and gospel singer. Her rise to fame began when she was a part of her family's band, The Staples Singers. Staples has gone on to win three Grammy Awards, including one for Album of the Year. She is also a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. She has also been inducted into multiple music halls of fame as part of The Staples Band and for her solo work.
KCAU 9 will be live Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. at the Hard Rock, where officials will officially be making the announcement. They may even drop a few new names during the announcement! You can catch the live stream on and our Facebook page.
Keep an eye on KCAU 9 and the Saturday in the Park Facebook page for all of the latest in Saturday in the Park announcements.
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