Daughtry to Headline National Cherry Festival's 100th Anniversary Concert in July

Rock band Daughtry is set to perform at the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage on July 9, bringing multi-platinum credentials to what will be one of the most significant nights in the National Cherry Festival's century-long history. The show marks a centerpiece booking for the 100th National Cherry Festival, which honors Northern Michigan's cherry industry and community traditions along the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay.

"We're thrilled to welcome Daughtry to the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage during our 100th Festival," said Kat Paye, executive director of the National Cherry Festival. "Rock has always had a strong following in Northern Michigan and we can't think of a better way to celebrate 100 years than with a night of powerhouse vocals and nonstop energy."

Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday, March 13, at cherryfestival.org. General admission is $58, with premium reserved seating ranging from $62 to $90 depending on location. A VIP experience on the GT Band EDC VIP Deck is available for $183.

Daughtry's self-titled debut holds the record as the fastest-selling rock debut in SoundScan history, producing four Top 20 hits including "Home" and "It's Not Over." The band has earned multiple Grammy, American Music, and Billboard Music Awards and is recognized as one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century.

The Pepsi Bayside Music Stage at 106 W Grandview Pkwy is presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and 910 Media Group, with additional support from Jim Beam and 97.5 WKLT Radio. The venue anchors summer concert programming along West Grand Traverse Bay throughout the festival run.

Daughtry's July 9 show slots into a packed Pepsi Bayside schedule. Soulja Boy and Bow Wow open the festival's concert series on July 5 at 6 p.m., The Fray performs July 8 at 6 p.m., and Justin Moore and Easton Corbin close out the weekend on July 10 at 6 p.m.