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Thursday Lineup

Thursday Lineup

ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP FOR THE 70TH ANNUAL POKE SALLET FESTIVAL, PRESENTED BY HARLAN COUNTY FISCAL COURT, SPONSORED BY FOOD CITY, APPALACHIAN WIRELESS HEARTHSIDE BANK, 4TH GEN FUELS, AND HARLAN TOURISM

BICENTENNIAL STAGE (SPONSORED BY:SPONSORED BY HARLAN CHRISTIAN CHURCH & LOYALL CHURCH OF CHRIST)

Thursday June 5th, 2025

12:30-3:30 - Headliner Load-In and Sound Check     

3:30-4:20 - OTHER STAGE SUPPORT LOAD IN & SOUND CHECK     

4:30-5:00-OPENING CEREMONY BY APPALACHIAN CHALLENGE ACADEMY & SUNSHINE SCHOOL       

5:00-5:45-TYLER SMITH 

6:00-7:00-LOYALL CHURCH OF CHRIST PRAISE TEAM

7:15-8:15-HARLAN CHRISTIAN CHURCH PRAISE TEAM

8:30-10:00-JASON CRABB 

​Get ready for an unforgettable evening

as Jason Crabb brings his powerhouse

vocals and inspiring music to

Downtown Harlan on Thursday, June

5th at 8:30 PM. You won’t want to miss

this award-winning artist live at the

Poke Sallet Festival!

BIO: In his career, Kentucky-born Jason

Crabb has been honored with 2

GRAMMY awards along with 22 GMA

Dove Awards – being named the

Gospel Music Association Dove Awards

Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year

along with Song of the Year – along

with a host of industry honors and

recognitions, with chart-topping hits

that inspire the multitudes. Among his

honors, he is the youngest member to

be inducted into the Kentucky Music

Hall of Fame, and his hometown of
Beaver Dam, KY recognized him by
naming a street as Jason Crabb Drive.

Crabb’s electrifying stage presence, powerhouse vocals and magnetic personality have endeared him to millions across the world – through extensive personal appearances, media coverage, and social media including over 20 million views on YouTube.

Since his first solo release in 2009, Jason Crabb has performed at many of the world’s most prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, the Brooklyn Tabernacle and Billy Graham’s final crusade in NYC. He has also shared the stage with artists such as Gloria Gaynor, Kari Jobe, Vince Gill, Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell, Donnie McClurkin, Wynonna, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Michael W. Smith, Jamie Grace, Sandi Patty, the Oak Ridge Boys and more. He has appeared on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” and alongside Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson.

Crabb has been featured and covered by many media outlets as well – including: People Magazine, Fox News, Country Living, The Huffington Post, Billboard, USA Today, Entertainment Tonight, and Country Weekly, among others, and was named one of Nashville’s Most Beautiful People by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine. Crabb is also frequently seen on television hosting on TBN, appearing on awards shows and television specials for a variety of networks.

Whatever the Road, Jason’s 2015 release, was nominated for a GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Album.

Unexpected, released on April 20, 2018, was honored with a GRAMMY® at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards® in February 2019. The project was produced by Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts) and features Gary LeVox (Rascal Flatts) and Kaya Jones, as well as a song written with disco icon, Gloria Gaynor.

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Friday Lineup

Friday Lineup


Friday June 6th, 2025 (SPONSORED BY: BY FRONT PORCH MEDICAL & DOWNTOWN HARLAN BUSINESSES)

12:00-1:15 - BRADLEY HALCOMB

1:30-3:30 - LOAD IN & SOUND CHECK HEADLINER   

3:30-4:30 - LOAD IN & SOUND CHECK OPENING BAND

4:30-5:20 - DAKOTA SAYLOR   

5:30-6:20 - REWIND   

6:20-6:30 - HARLAN COUNTY ROYALTY INTRODUCED   

6:30-7:45 - POKE SALLET IDOL ALL STARS: BATTLE OF THE LOCAL LEGENDS (ONE SONG EACH PER SEGMENT, 2 SEGMENTS, 9 PAST WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL COMPETITION)   

Segment A:
1.) Wendy Clem
2.) Shiloh Turner
3.) Brianna Howard
4.) Keyla Fields
5.) Ava Sizemore
6.) Makayla Prophit
7.) Whitney Caldwell
8.) Aarin Johnson

   

7:45-8:45 - KUDZU KILLERS        

9:00-10:30 - BRYCE LEATHERWOOD

 

Bryce Leatherwood—winner of The
Voice Season 22 and one of country
music’s fastest rising stars—is coming
to the 70th Annual Poke Sallet Festival
in Harlan, KY! Catch him Friday, June 6th
at 9:00 PM as he brings his signature
sound to our main stage.

With his country radio debut single
“Hung Up On You” climbing the charts
and fresh off his Grand Ole Opry debut,
Bryce is lighting up stages across the
nation—and next up is ours! Not only is
his debut single a hit but his debut
album comes out May 16th! 

Check out his full bio below and get
ready for a night to remember at Poke
Sallet! 

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BIO:

Singer/songwriter Bryce Leatherwood aims to carry the torch of country music and continue the legacy of legends prior. Born and raised in Woodstock, GA, his passion for music began at an early age. Working on his grandfather’s farm every summer, Leatherwood was exposed to the classic country hits of George Jones, Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty. Soon thereafter he began picking up guitars and playing the traditional country music that inspires him today. Leatherwood’s music career began to blossom in Statesboro, GA, where he attended Georgia Southern University. During his time in Statesboro, Leatherwood played college venues and. continued to grow his stage presence and his country music repertoire. While in college, Leatherwood formed his band and began playing all around the Southeast. Just weeks after graduating college, Bryce set his mind on a new task. In 2022, Leatherwood competed on the NBC hit television show The Voice and was crowned the Season 22 winner in December. Following his success, Leatherwood moved to Nashville where he has been songwriting and recording for his debut album on Mercury Records. A next generation traditionalist plugged firmly into the modern mainstream, with all the hallmarks of a rising star, Leatherwood concluded his first ever headlining tour, The Neon Does Tour last year, took the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at CMA Fest and made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Sept. 14, 2024. His debut single, “Hung Up On You,” arrived at country radio as the most added single, with 45 first week adds and is currently climbing the country chart. For the latest, visit bryceleatherwood.com

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Segment B:
1.) Makayla Prophit
2.) Aarin Johnson
3.) Whitney Caldwell
4.) Ava Sizemore
5.) Wendy Clem
6.) Keyla Fields
7.) Shiloh Turner
8.) Brianna Howard

Saturday

Saturday Lineup

🚨‼️🚨‼️MAJOR SCHEDULE CHANGE TO THE SATURDAY JUNE 7TH POKE SALLET FESTIVAL STAGE LINEUP ‼️🚨‼️🚨

Saturday June 7th, 2025 (SPONSORED BY KENTUCKY MINE SUPPLY & WASTE CONNECTIONS)

11:00-11:50 - CROSS COUNTRY BLUEGRASS 

12:00-12:50 - PINE MOUNTAIN GRASS

1:00-1:50 - STUDIO 606 

1:50-3:30 - LOAD IN & SOUND CHECK FOR OTHER BANDS   

3:30-4:20 - 2ND SHIFT     

4:30-6:00 - TROY CARLOIS BAND

6:00 - 6:45 - LOAD IN & SOUND CHECK FOR HEADLINER     

6:45-7:30 - LACI DEATON & BROOKLYN COLLINS BURKHART       

7:30-9:30 - CHARITY EDEN, THE UNOFFICIAL ERAS TOUR, A TRIBUTE TO TAYLOR SWIFT       

9:30-10:30 - POKE SALLET IDOL ALL STARS-BATTLE OF THE LEGENDS FINALS (THREE SONGS EACH PER FINALIST) 

10:30 - 50/50 RAFFLE DRAWING FOR TORNADO VICTIMS

10:45 - POKE SALLET IDOL ALL STARS: BATTLE OF THE LOCAL LEGENDS WINNER ANNOUNCED

 Are you Ready for It...? 

We’re beyond excited to announce that

LOVER: The Unofficial Eras Tour will be

performing their incredible Taylor Swift

Tribute Show at this year’s Poke Sallet

Festival in downtown Harlan, KY! 

FREE CONCERT – no ticket needed!
Saturday, June 7th
Downtown Harlan, KY
Show starts at 9PM

Sing your heart out to hits from EVERY
era—from “Fearless” to “The Tortured
Poets Department” and everything in
between. 

Grab your friends, throw on your
friendship bracelets, and get ready for
a night that’s gonna be Enchanted. 

LOVER: THE UNOFFICIAL ERAS TOUR, is fan-sponsored and not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by TAS Rights Management, Taylor Swift, or their affiliated entities. All trademarks and copyrighted material pertaining to Taylor Swift’s music, name, likeness, and related intellectual properties are the property of their respective owners.

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Lover Bio
“Tell me everything is not about me… but what if it is?” - Taylor Swift, Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me

How Lover Began

Taylor Swift’s unquestionably iconic Eras Tour has become a cultural and economic phenomenon—the highest-grossing tour of all time, domination of news cycles and social media, tributes from governments—and has captured the attention and created obsession in fans and non-fans alike in a way that has never been seen before in the modern era. Swifties have been following every highlight from the Eras Tour like it’s our favorite football team!

Charity Eden (lead singer of Lover) attended the Eras Tour on March 31, 2023 and was privileged to have a floor seat, front row, 10 feet away from Taylor, and was wonderstruck by the performance! But as the Eras Tour continued, ticket prices went higher and higher, making it almost impossible for the majority of fans to be able to attend the Eras Tour, let alone as close as the front row. So Charity felt completely inspired to create an opportunity for more people to be able to experience the Eras Tour, and so began the era of Lover!

Who is Charity Eden anyway? Ew.

You’ll discover that Charity’s musical background is quite impressive. Charity is a Texas-based musician known for alluring her audience with her charisma and powerfully expressive vocal style. At just 7 years old, Charity began seizing every opportunity to perform—whether at churches, school events, talent shows, or even the local Opry in her hometown of Wylie, Texas. Inspired by artists like Adele, Paramore, and of course, Taylor Swift, her sound is crafted from music that not only uplifts listeners but also transports them to another realm. Charity has a remarkable ability to captivate her audience and connect with the crowd, making everyone feel seen and engaged—much like Taylor Swift.

Charity’s love for music blossomed as she grew, accompanying her through college and beyond. Pursuing her passion, she attended the University of North Texas (UNT), one of the world’s most renowned music schools, where she earned a degree in music with a voice concentration. During her time at UNT, Charity did what she does best: she built connections. She feels fortunate to have the opportunity to perform with some of the country’s most talented musicians. Whether performing at local venues, churches, weddings, and corporate events, Charity is always accompanied by top-notch musicians.

For over 15 years, she has been her own bandleader, showcasing her skills on guitar, piano, and even bass guitar. With her strong foundation in music theory, aural skills, leadership, and networking, she has made a significant impact on the Dallas-Fort Worth music scene. In 2023, Charity began releasing her own music, establishing herself as an original artist. You can check out “Charity Eden” on Spotify and Apple Music!

An Eras Tour Experience

Creating a show reminiscent of the Eras Tour was no easy feat, but Charity was determined to craft an experience that closely mirrored the highest-grossing tour of all time. Charity truly goes all out in everything she does; when she commits to a project, she gives it her all. She knew she wanted every era, every costume, every iconic moment, every dance move, every mannerism, and each unique note change that Taylor performs on tour. Charity aimed to make her audience truly feel as if they were experiencing the Eras Tour.

Fully committed to creating the best show possible, Charity left her job in wealth management to pursue this project full-time—and she hasn’t looked back since. She has assembled a dedicated team to bring these shows to life and has built an impressive following along the way. What began as a humble start playing local venues soon transformed into bringing her Eras Tour Experience around the world. Lover has performed in Japan, Kuwait, and all across North America, with upcoming shows in the Philippines, Canada, and beyond!

Get ready to be amazed by the incredible attention to detail and intention woven into every moment of the Eras Tour Experience show. For all the fans who couldn’t get Eras Tour tickets, those who attended and are craving more, and for both dedicated music lovers and casual listeners, Lover’s Eras Tour Experience is sure to surpass your expectations for a tribute band concert. When you see Lover live, the goal is to deliver an unforgettable experience. So get your tour outfits ready and let’s make the whole place shimmer!

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Bluegrass Stage

Our Bluegrass Stage has moved to Saturday Morning on the Main Stage

Gospel Stage Lineup

Gospel Stage Lineup

Join us for a soul-stirring Saturday at the Harlan Center Plaza on June 7th, 2025!

11:00-12:00 - LOAD IN & SOUND CHECK

12:15-1:15 - KEVIN WILSON BAND

1:30-2:30 -  LAWANA BLEVINS MUSIC

2:45-3:45 - MOUNTAIN DRIVE

4:00-5:15 - THE BROWDERS (HEADLINER)

5:30-6:30 - DERIC JEFFERS

6:30-7:30 - THE RAMSEY SISTERS

Join us in welcoming The Browders as this year’s Gospel Stage headliner at the 70th Annual Poke Sallet Festival! You can see them on Saturday, June 7th at 4PM at the Harlan Center plaza for a powerful afternoon of music, ministry, and inspiration. 🎶✨
 

Bring your family, bring your friends, and let’s lift our voices together in the heart of downtown Harlan! 💛

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Harlan County
Poke Sallet Festival

DATES & TIMES

 

June 5th-June 7th

ADDRESS

 

Harlan Tourist & Convention Commission

201 South Main Street

Harlan, KY 40831

 

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