Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park lineup has been released and will dedicate a day to a KHTS Country Music Showdown contestant for the fourth straight year.

The event will be held at 7 p.m. every Saturday from July 11 through Aug. 29.

KHTS AM-1220 has a booth every year where residents of all ages can get their faces painted.

Here is a list of planned performances courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita:

July 11, Joel – The Band

JOEL is the premier rock and roll Billy Joel cover band on the West Coast!  Fresh off of the national tour of Billy Joel’s Tony award-winning rock musical “Movin’ Out”, Piano Man, Kyle Martin and a group of professional musicians are creating a buzz.

Kyle auditioned and beat out over 30,000 men for the role of the “Piano Man” and was chosen by Billy Joel himself for the role. Alongside Kyle, JOEL is made up of some of Northern California’s best musicians, who garnered Grammy® nominations, alumni of Northrup, Montrose, Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Tower of Power.

July 18, Marie Wise-Hawkins

Marie won Colgate Country Showdown Competitions at K-HAY (Ventura) and K-RZY (Santa Ynez) and then In June, Marie landed the Big Gig at Summerfest, the World’s largest Music Festival in Milwaukee. However because she is committed to fulfilling her lifelong dream of performing at the birthplace of the Grand Ole Opry, Marie reentered the Country Showdown, the world’s largest country music talent competition, this past summer, and won the Local and State Competitions on behalf of KHTS (Santa Clarita). She made it all the way to the finals in Nashville.

July 25, The PettyBreakers

The PettyBreakers is the nation’s premier “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers” tribute act.  Based out of Southern California, this band accurately recreates the sights, sounds and concert experience of a Tom Petty concert. All the classics… American Girl…Break Down… Free Fallin’… Mary Jane’s Last Dance…Refugee… Runnin’ Down a Dream… and so many more… perfectly reproduced. The PettyBreakers were chosen to perform on AXS TV’s “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands,” honoring the music of this legendary American icon.

August 1, Scott Martin Latin Soul Band

Not many artists can boast about their Latin Jazz influence and their Soul Jazz leanings like Scott Martincan. Scott Martin has exploded on the scene as a leader of his own band, The Latin Soul Band, after more than fourteen years of playing with the GRAMMY® Award Winning Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band. He was an influential part of the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band and has recorded with Ray Charles, Billy Preston, Sam Moore and many other soul greats.

August 8, AirPlay – 90’s to Now

Airplay is a high energy  90’s to Now show band . Airplay was originally formed by demand to perform  all the popular upbeat dance songs played on the radio waves from the 90’s to Now . In a nutshell the  players have been grooving together for 15 years. They blaze through virtually a live jukebox hit list that includes all your radio wave faves you loved then and love now. Airplay has earned the respect and accolades from numerous clients and take great pride in doing their  energetic playlist of  audience interactive choreographed songs of the best hits from the last 25 years.

August 15, Three Bad Jacks

One of Los Angeles’ hardest working bands–and biggest club draws–Three Bad Jacks have been pounding it out, non-stop, since the late 20th century. Typically averaging over 250 shows a year, selling out rooms from Hollywood to New York City and headlining numerous European festivals, the group’s dedication and rebel spirit have long since been honed to perfection. It rings true in every note that singer-guitarist Suissa, bassist Ruben Ibarra and drummer Adam Jones strike, each of whom display a mastery and understanding of the underground American rockabilly, and big beat heritage.

August 22, Kalimba – The Spirit of Earth, Wind and Fire

Kalimba is considered by some as being the best Tribute to Earth Wind and Fire in the country. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, Kalimba’s has been together since 2011 spawning from the dream of Lead Vocalist, Thomas “Chazz” Smith, who along with Kalimba’s Drummer Jeff Haile, started Kalimba with the vision of playing the music of Earth Wind and Fire.  Kalimba is a treat for the eyes and ears, and has a true passion for the music, and they look forward to spreading the message of Earth Wind and Fire to the masses.

August 29, Mirage – Visions of Fleetwood Mac

Based in Los Angeles, the members of the 5 piece band recreate the superstar group in an authentic and sonically perfect presentation. Vocalist, Michelle Tyler captures the essence of Stevie Nicks with a performance that has been praised by the real Ms. Nicks and acclaimed as the “closest thing to the real Stevie Nicks” by critics and fans alike. Recognized as  one of the “Worlds Greatest Tribute Bands”, Mirage brings the excitement and authenticity of the supergroup Fleetwood Mac to life.

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Photos courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.