In the third show of the 2024 Downtown Clayton Concert Series, we are so excited to welcome BACK Clayton's Own, Kennedy Fitzsimmons in her duo, Carolina Pine! Opening the music for the night is Amy Jae, a songwriter group from Benson, NC. Amy's big voice lends itself to an authentic country sound blended with the grit of southern soul. Headlining the night is one that has been on our Town Square stage before! Kennedy Fitzsimmons Scott is a Clayton High School Graduate and has spent the last several years in Nashville From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the plains of Illinois, authentic country music is being performed by the rising duo that is Carolina Pine. Carolina Pine is made up of Woody James and Kennedy Fitzsimmons, friends that became a musical team. This dynamic duo formed after meeting and discovering a common love for original country music. After playing a random gig together a few years ago, Woody and Kennedy realized they shared that common bond and more of the Willie and Waylon style of country music, not the cookie-cutter country often heard today. Through this chance encounter, they immediately became close friends, and from there they’ve released one song after another, each building on the success of the previous. Plan to spend this evening in Downtown Clayton with the shopping and dining we all love plus food trucks, beer, wine and more once the concert starts! Activities start at 6pm, Music starts at 6:30pm. Bring your own chair or blanket for this FREE Outdoor Concert.