LYNCHBURG, Tenn. — Frontier Days will kick off on Friday on the historic Lynchburg Square and Wiseman Park and a big part of Frontier Days is the live music. On Saturday, Nashville singer-songwriter Shelby Lee Lowe will perform from 7-9 p.m. on the Main Music Stage on the Square.

Raised right up the road in Cornersville, Lowe launched his career by entering a local signing competition. Out of 50 contestants, he made the top two and it gave him the confidence to enroll in MTSU’s music business program and then on to Nashville’s Lower Broadway. He’s a strong believer in doing it himself as witnessed by the fact that he wrote 11 of the 13 tracks on his 2016 self-titled debut album. Those songs draw heavily on his upbringing in Marshall County and his songs reflect authentic small town sensibilities – not just what city boys imagine them to be.

Lowe blends traditional country roots with a modern Southern rock edge. He’s carved out a name for himself across the Southeast with his gritty vocals, guitar-driven sound, and crowd-pleasing performances. He credits icons like Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, George Jones and Dwight Yoakam as early influences, while also tipping his hat to contemporary trailblazers like Eric Church.

When he’s not playing a regular gig at Chiefs on Lower Broadway in Nashville, he’s crisscrossing the South in support of his latest singles, retro 90s country Night Me, the raucous nightlife anthem Honky Tonkaholics, and the soulful love-is-gone When It Rains.

Lowe’s discography also includes fan favorites like Hearts Get Broken and Cold in California, songs that reflect both his honky-tonk sensibility and emotional depth. His lyrics often explore themes of love, heartache, and small-town grit — all delivered with a swagger that’s uniquely his. Whether he’s playing a festival stage or an intimate local venue, Lowe brings a magnetic energy that keeps fans coming back for more.

His performance at Frontier Days promises to be a mix of original songs and classic covers, making it a can’t-miss event for country fans of all ages. If you’d like to check him out prior to Saturday, his songs currently stream on both Apple Music and Spotify, or check out his website. •

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