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Headliner: The Marshall Tucker Band – While I’m Young Tour
Sat, Apr 18
|Appalachian Wireless Arena
Hillbilly Days 2026 wraps up in legendary fashion as The Marshall Tucker Band takes the stage at the Appalachian Wireless Arena on Saturday, April 18 at 7:00 PM. As the official Saturday night headliner of Hillbilly Days, this Southern rock powerhouse brings decades of timeless hits and road-tested


Time & Location
Apr 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Appalachian Wireless Arena, 126 Main St, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
About the event
Hillbilly Days 2026 wraps up in legendary fashion as The Marshall Tucker Band takes the stage at the Appalachian Wireless Arena on Saturday, April 18 at 7:00 PM. As the official Saturday night headliner of Hillbilly Days, this Southern rock powerhouse brings decades of timeless hits and road-tested energy to Downtown Pikeville.
Formed in 1972 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, The Marshall Tucker Band helped define the Southern rock sound by blending blues, country, rock, and jazz into a style all their own. From classics like “Can’t You See” and “Heard It in a Love Song” to fan favorites that have stood the test of time, their music continues to resonate across generations.
Lead vocalist Doug Gray, the last remaining original member, continues to carry the band’s legacy forward more than 50 years after its founding. Today’s lineup features Marcus James Henderson (keys, sax, flute), Chris Hicks and Rick Willis (guitars), Ryan Ware (bass),…