The 2025 Chehalis Music in the Park annual series is going to be huge with a great lineup locked in. The series is traditionally the final two Friday nights of July and the 1^st Friday night of August, and that will again be the dates for 2025.

The dates will be July 18, 25, and August 1. Start time is 7pm. The series is held at Recreation Park next to Penny Playground in Chehalis. The opposite end of the Chehalis outdoor swimming pool complex. The address of Recreation Park and Penney Playground is 1225 SW Williams Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532.

There is no admission, but you have to bring your chair or blanket to sit on. No reserved seating; it’s all first come, first served. You can bring a picnic, and there will be concessions available for purchase.

The shows are 100% funded by the City of Chehalis and local sponsors. The artists will also stay after the show to sign autographs and take pictures.

Sponsors include Interstate Honda, The Veteran’s Museum, NAPA Auto Parts, Tyler Rentals, Point S Tires, John L Scott Realty, Awards West, Grocery Outlet, Emerald Downs, Voie Hype, Eli Sports Network, and Mohney FM.

For more information on the park and the rules at the park, contact the City of Chehalis Parks and Recreation at 360-748-0271.

The 2025 line-up will be:

Friday, July 18
8pm Headliner: Billy Gilman
7pm Opener: Randy Linder

Friday, July 25
8pm: Headliner: The Chicago Tribute Authority
7pm Opener: The Power Players

Friday, August 1
7pm: Headliner (2 sets) Suzy Bogguss

Friday July 18:

Billy Gilman

Billy Gilman has been a country music star since he was 11 years old when he topped the country charts in 2000 with his smash “One Voice.” He remains in the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest artist to ever top the country charts.

After a break and finishing school, the Rhode Island native made his way to “The Voice” stage in 2016. Gilman received a 4-chair turn and was on Adam Levine’s team, where he made it to the finals and finished in 2^nd place.

This was a chance for Gilman to grow outside of the country genre and perform such songs as Adele’s “When We Were Young” in his audition. He followed up with “Man in the Mirror,” “Fight Song,” “Crying,” “The Show Must Go On,” “All I Ask,” “Anyway,” “I Surrender,” and on Finals night he sang “My Way” and “Because of Me.”

This is the show Billy will bring to Chehalis. He does a tracked show with live vocals and isn’t afraid to go back to his country roots and will for sure be singing “One Voice” and a mix of pop to classics.

Billy Gilman performed in Chehalis when he was part of our first series back after the pandemic in 2021. He thrilled our audience then and is back to do it again.  Find the artist on Facebook.

Opener: Randy Linder

Randy is well known to the Chehalis Music in the Park crowd and has played the series every year for nearly 15 years. Randy is best known for his tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival with his “Creedence Revelation” band.

Randy also serves as the Chehalis Music in the Park technical director. He takes care of all the technical, sound, and backline needs of each of our performers. Visit Randy Linder’s website.

Friday July, 25:

Chicago Tribute Authority

Chicago Tribute Authority—brings the legendary sound of Chicago to life with an ensemble of 11 of the Northwest’s most skilled and versatile musicians. With a powerful horn section, dynamic percussion, and outstanding vocal talent, this tribute band delivers a high-energy, authentic performance that captures the spirit and precision of the iconic rock band. Experience the music of Chicago like never before, right here in the Pacific Northwest!!

Their set list includes every big hit and favorite Chicago tune you could ask for, from “25 or 6 to 4” to “Beginnings” to “Saturday in the Park.” The Music in the Park Stage will set a record for the number of musicians on it at one time when C-T-A performs.

Opener: The Power Players

This is the same 11 musicians, and they offer two shows with the Chicago Tribute as their main act. The Power Players allows them to do other huge classic hits from other artists with a brass section. The Chehalis audience is in for a treat as they will open with about a 45-minute Power Players set. After intermission the Power Players will come back as Chicago. Some of the songs the Power Players will perform include “Vehicle,” “Long Train Running,” and “Rosanna.” Visit their website here.

Friday, August 1:

Show #3 Suzy Bogguss Country

Grammy award-winning and Platinum-selling artist Suzy Bogguss is one to chase the muse wherever it may lead. She has covered country, swing, jazz, folk, Americana, and roots music with style and grace. The live performance—which includes her hits and choice material from her critically acclaimed albums—has been lauded by fans, critics, and buyers as “a show not to miss!” Suzy’s appeal has never wavered, and her fan base continues to grow with constant touring around the globe.

During the creative explosion that was country music in the 1990s, Suzy Bogguss sold 4 million records with sparkling radio hits like “Outbound Plane,” “Someday Soon,” “Letting Go,” “Drive South,” and “Hey Cinderella.” But you can’t peg Suzy that easily… for Suzy Bogguss, life is all about connection.

She’s a living legend of country music, having earned eight Top 10 hits throughout the 1990s before exploring new influences—including jazz, western swing, and the Bakersfield sound—during the 21st century.

From Grammy Award-winning performances to platinum-selling records, Suzy has proudly called her own shots for four decades, earning her stripes as a singer-songwriter, producer, and road warrior along the way.

Most importantly, she’s maintained strong relationships with her friends and fans, from the soup nights she regularly hosts at her Tennessee home—evenings that feature not only food but also jam sessions between dinner.

“I’m feeling revitalized!” Suzy says. “I feel so present in my live shows now, in a way I haven’t in years. I love playing my old songs, but I have new things to share, too. I called the album Prayin’ For Sunshine because I’ve always been an optimistic person, and there’s a need to be hopeful right now. There’s so much turmoil in the world right now, but I’ve found a community of people who can agree on things that really count, like music.” Visit her website here.