Country music legend Marty Stuart brought his brand of rockabilly, country rock, and bluegrass music to the hills of Habersham this weekend. The five-time Grammy Award winner headlined the 8th annual Cornelia Music Fest.
Held where the city’s new amphitheater is being built, the event drew hundreds of people from across Northeast Georgia to Cornelia. Concertgoers set up their lawn chairs and spread out blankets on the newly graded site where the city is building its dream of becoming a go-to destination for outdoor entertainment. On May 17, as it has for the last seven years, Cornelia hit that mark, bringing in a slate of local performers and a headliner for its free annual music fest.
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Brian and Buffy Evans drove 45 miles from Hartwell to hear Stuart and his band, The Fabulous Superlatives, play. Other artists to perform at the festival included Headed South, Katie Deal, Michele Little, and Holding Ghosts.
Anna Stanfield is among the many concertgoers who took to social media to share the event. She said, “Now this is the country up here. Great people watching!”
J.D. Shirkes said, “I’ve loved Marty Stuart my whole life, and I brought my family. My brother is back there, and so this is a great experience for them, too. It’s been great!”
Sherri and Alex Head of Braselton said they had a “great time” listening to Katie Deal with the Country River Band.
“Nothing like good music and small-town charm to make for a perfect day!” they added.
In addition to the concert, organizers set up a car show in the parking lot at Cornelia’s Historic Train Depot. The classic cars drew auto enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike.
A free fireworks display capped off the day’s events.
