Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

Contact: Hilary Douwes, Office of Special Events, (301) 228-2846
Date: June 27, 2005

JOSH GRACIN TO MEET THE CROWD AT
FREDERICK’S 4th - AN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

“American Idol” finalist Josh Gracin will sign autographs and meet the crowd after his performance at Monday’s Frederick’s 4th - An Independence Day celebration. His appearance is just one part of Celebrate Frederick’s presentation of the biggest and best July 4th party in Frederick County!
Gracin is scheduled to headline this year’s Country Stage at 7 p.m. Before he begins his set, a Marine color guard will present the colors in tribute to the former Marine-turned-singer, and the Knight Brothers band will sing the National Anthem. After his show, Gracin will sign autographs and copies of his CD’s, at approximately 8:40 p.m.
Gracin, one of the final four contestants during “American Idol’s” second season, recently recorded a debut album of his high-energy country songs that are sure to please. He’s not the only great act on the stage that day - The Knight Brothers will play at 4 p.m., and Mia Jones and No Luv will kick off the day at 1:30 p.m. This stage is hosted by, and performances are courtesy of, radio station Free Country 99.9 WFRE.
This event would not be possible without the generous financial support of the following community-minded businesses: Gold Sponsors - Bechtel Foundation, Chase Credit Card Services, Cellular One, Drees Homes, Sandy Spring Bank and Weis Markets; Silver Sponsors - Adelphia, COMSTAR Federal Credit Union, Farmers and Mechanics Bank, The Frederick News-Post and Spectrum Federal Credit Union; Bronze Sponsors - BB&T, CitiMortgage and the Frederick Arts Council.
For more information, please call The City of Frederick Office of Special Events at 301-600-CITY (2489) or visit www.CelebrateFrederick.com