In recognition of his artistic achievements, Michael has received 2 Grammys for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance, 6 American Music Awards, and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As a songwriter, he has earned over 24 BMI & ASCAP Awards, including Songwriter of the Year, 9 Million-Air awards, and the Hitmakers Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Internationally renowned, Michael has recorded and performed with musical icons that have inspired and influenced his own career. He joined Luciano Pavarotti on stage in a highly praised rendition of “Vesti La Giubba,” and pays homage to the Italian tenor when performing the aria “Nessun Dorma” at each of his concerts while on tour. He has sung with Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Renee Fleming and played guitar with BB King. Bolton earned a Grammynomination for “Georgia on my Mind,” and was chosen to sing the song to Ray Charles when Charles was inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame. Recently, Michael performed duets with both Seal and Lara Fabian to standing ovations for a PBS special airing in March of 2011.

A diverse and prolific songwriter, Michael’s songs have been recorded and performed by over 100 artists, ranging from country western legend Conway Twitty to hip hop superstar Kanye West, who along with Jay-Z and John Legend have sampled his music! Other greats who have performed Bolton’s tunes include Mark Anthony, Wynonna Judd, Joe Cocker, Peabo Bryson, Kenny Rogers, and Patti Labelle. Michael has penned #1 hit singles impacting the careers of artists such as Laura Branigan (“How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”), KISS (“Forever”), Barbra Streisand (“We’re Not Making Love Anymore”), Cher (“I Found Someone”), and Kenny G (“By the Time this Night is Over’). Bolton has collaborated with some of the greatest songwriters of our time, Diane Warren, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, John “Mutt” Lange, Lady Gaga and Ne-Yo, among others. He is one of the very few artists who have co-written with the legendary Bob Dylan, resulting in the mega hit, “Steel Bars”.

Michael has always balanced a love for writing new songs with a passion for covering the classics. On his breakthrough album “The Hunger,” Bolton authored the #1 single “That’s What Love is All About” and sang his chart topping version of Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay”, which was a hit on 4 radio formats. That album was certified double Platinum and shipped 4 million copies worldwide.

To date, Michael has seen 8 studio albums rank in the Top Ten, with 9 #1 singles. Bolton’s true signature success was seized with the 6x platinum album “Soul Provider”, selling more than 12 million copies world-wide, and showcasing several chart-toppers including the #1 hit single “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,” which earned Michael his first Grammy. This pivotal album also includes the hit singles “When I’m Back on My Feet” Again,” “How Can We Be Lovers,” and “Soul Provider.”

Soon after, Bolton released the #1 album “Time, Love & Tenderness”, which has sold over 16 million copies world-wide, and features his Grammy Award-winning vocal performance of the #1 blockbuster hit “When A Man Loves a Woman.” This album also produced the hit singles: “Love Is a Wonderful Thing,” “Time, Love and Tenderness” and “Missing You Now,” as well as “Steel Bars.”

Bolton followed this up with a collection of soulful classics on “Timeless,” delivering the hit singles “To Love Some Somebody” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There.” “Timeless” sold over 7 million copies worldwide!

From his next album ” “The One Thing” came Michael’s massive single “Said I Loved You…But I Lied,” which spent 12 weeks at #1 on the AC charts and earned him another Grammynomination. Michael has always been attracted to a wide array of musical categories, from Sinatra favorites (“Bolton Swings Sinatra”), to classical arias (“My Secret Passion”), which achieved #1 on the classical charts for a record breaking 6 weeks.

Michael’s songs and performances have been featured in numerous television and film soundtracks, including the Oscar-nominated theme song “Go the Distance” from Walt Disney’s blockbuster animated film “Hercules”. He also executive produced the documentary “Terror at Home” addressing Domestic Violence in America, and was Emmy-nominated for writing the title song “Tears of The Angels”.

For his dedication to social activism, Michael has been honored with several Humanitarian awards – including the Martin Luther King Award granted by the Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.), the Lewis Hine Award from The National Child Labor Committee, and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, and the Frances Preston Lifetime Achievement Award. Michael is especially proud of the initiatives carried out by his own foundation, the Michael Bolton Charities, which strives to end the scourge of violence against women and children in America.

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3:30 PM – Maggie Rose, Side Stage
4:15 PM – Florida Georgia Line, Side Stage
4:45 PM – Channing Wilson, Bluebird Cafe Stage
5:00 PM – Rose Falcon, Bluebird Cafe Stage
5:15 PM – Eric Paslay, Side Stage
5:45 PM – Carly Pearce, Bluebird Cafe Stage
6:15 PM – Sunny Sweeney, Side Stage

A ticketed concert begins at 7:00 PM on the main Fraze Pavilion stage with Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins and Josh Thompson.

Gary Allan is not just another hat act. Allan brings poise to the stage that distinguishes him from other artists that emerged when he did in the mid ‘90’s. His neo-traditionalist lyrics are vastly reminiscent of his idols Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. Allan’s current album Get Off on the Pain, is truly one of his most liberated creations. Some of Allan’s most successful songs include “Watching Airplanes,” “Her Man,” “From Where I’m Sitting,” “Smoke Rings in the Dark,” “Songs About Rain,” “Get Off on the Pain,” “It Would Be You,” and holiday favorite “Please Come Home for Christmas.”

Rodney Atkins has been successfully leading the country music charts and selling albums since his career began in 2006, when he hit the scene with his first number one single, “If You’re Going Through Hell,” which was also the Number One Country Song of the Year according to Billboard in 2006. The East Tennessee native has charted seven Top 20 singles including five No. 1s: “If You’re Going Through Hell,” “Watching You,” “These Are My People,” “Cleaning This Gun (Come On In),” and “It’s America.” His hit “Farmer’s Daughter” is a platinum-selling single; increasing his single sales to over 4 million. His new album, Take a Back Road, features the smash single by the same name.

Josh Thompson is working-class country’s most authentic spokesman in a generation. A compelling singer, he is an artist whose songwriting reflects both the gritty realities of blue-collar life and the beer-fueled release of the Friday-night honky-tonk. That work ethic, the honesty in his writing, and the energy in his performances have combined to make Josh a powerful new voice in country music. Thompson’s Columbia Nashville debut, Way Out Here, showcases the man who has lived the music he makes. Some album highlights include “Name In This Town,” “I’ve Always Been Me,” “You Ain’t Seen Country Yet,” “Way Out Here,” “Won’t Be Lonely Long,” and “I Won’t Go Crazy.” His new album, Comin’ Around features new songs fans are sure to love.

Join all of these country stars when they take the Fraze stage this summer! They’re sure to throw-down some great honky-tonk, boot-kickin’ jams!

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Celebrate our great Kettering Community! Fun for the whole family.

Learn more about living, working and playing in the community of choice- Kettering!

EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS
Gather information at booths and interactive displays throughout Lincoln Park showcasing City of Kettering Police, Fire, Planning, Streets, Engineering, Economic Development, Volunteer, and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Departments. Also visit booths by the Kettering, Moraine, Oakwood Chamber of Commerce, Kettering City Schools and Partners for Healthy Youth.

HOT DOGS & ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy free hot dogs and chips courtesy of the City of Kettering Volunteer Department. Enjoy the annual performance by the talented band students from Fairmont High School on the Fraze stage at 7:00 PM. Join us as we say thank you to our community volunteers!

BIKE RIDE
May is National Bike Month! To celebrate, please join invited dignitaries, your neighbors, family and friends for a short ride (about 5 miles) through Kettering neighborhoods. Then return back to Lincoln Park to enjoy the festivities of the Block Party. We will have a bike rodeo to test your riding skill. The Police Bike Patrol will also be on hand. Meet at Lincoln Park at 4:30 PM and depart on the ride by 5:00 PM. Bike helmets are required to participate in the ride. Please click here to register for the ride.

Celebrate our great Kettering Community!
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