American Legion World Series
Saturday
August 9th, 2025
Intersection of Warren and Lafayette Streets, Uptown Shelby
Bailey Marie
This night of amazing entertainment begins with local artist Bailey Marie and her band at 5:30 pm. Bailey is a singer/songwriter and national recording artist. She has performed across the country at legendary places such as the Apollo Theater in NYC and the Roxy in Hollywood. More recently she performed at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte as well as the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach.
Scotty Hasting
Rising country star and army veteran Scotty Hasting takes the stage to perform his heartfelt story driven songs. Despite only first picking up the guitar in 2020, Hasting has toured across the country opening for artists including Lee Brice, Dave Grohl, Kris Janson, Craigh Morgan, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Parmalee, and more.
Hasting narrowly escaped death after being shot ten times in Afghanistan. He is very vocal about his battle with PTSD and how songwriting and playing music brings him peace. Now on a mission to help anyone struggling with loss or their mental health find solace through music, Hasting strives to connect with his audience by producing music that doesn’t need an explanation.
John Michael
Montgomery
The night keeps on rocking as headliner John Micheal Montgomery performs at 8:30 pm. Best known for his uncanny ability to relate to fans and his rich baritone, John Micheal’s songs are part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
His love songs like “I Swear,” “I Love the Way You Love Me,” and “I Can Love You Like That” still resonate across the landscape in wedding ceremonies as well as covered by pop artists alike. John Micheal not only sings love songs, but hits like “Be My Baby Tonight” and “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident),” show his whimsical side and allow the audience to try to follow along with the upbeat and fast lyrics.
John Micheal has a long history of music in his family. In his early years, he performed in a band called Early Tymz with his brother Eddie Montgomery and their friend Troy Gentry. After branching out solo in the 90’s, his hits earned him the CMA Horizon award as well as the ACM’s Top New Vocalist award. This set off a long series of awards that included the CMA’s Single and Song of the Year, Billboard’s Top Country Artist, and a Grammy nomination. When asked what he thinks gave him the edge in a career that calls millions but gives stardom to just a few, he thinks back to the legacy of his parents. “I reckon it was good genes and good blood!”