Trace Adkins, Aaron Lewis, Blackberry Smoke and Drake White Bringing the Honky Tonk to Aurora's River Edge Today

Hey country fans, y'all won't want to miss the smokin' hot Trace Adkins Country Lineup - Trace Adkins, AaRon Lewis, Blackberry Smoke and Drake White - at downtown Aurora's new RiverEdge Park today, July 13.

With more than 20 singles on Billboard's Country charts, honky tonk legend and recent NBC Celebrity Apprentice All-Star winner Trace Adkins is the southern gentleman all the girls crush on and the guy's guy that all the men want to party with. AaRon Lewis, from the rock group Staind, is leaving his mark on the country music world with hits like "Country Boy," "Forever" and "Endless Summer."Blackberry Smoke is a true southern rock country band, think Lynyrd Skynyrd meets the Allman Brothers. Hot on the heels of his new hit single "The Simple Life," Drake White is turning his Kid Rock sound into the next big thing in the country music world.

RiverEdge Park is located at 360 North Broadway, steps away from downtown Aurora, directly across from the Metra station, on the east bank of the Fox River. Gates open at 2 p.m. The concert starts at 4 p.m. Tickets are $35 general admission; $50 preferred general admission bench seating. For tickets and information, visit RiverEdgeAurora.com, call 630.896.6666, or stop by the RiverEdge box office on any concert or event day this summer, beginning at 10 a.m.

The nearby Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard in Aurora, also serves as a satellite box office for RiverEdge. Paramount Theatre summer box office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

More about Trace Adkins Country Lineup

DRAKE WHITE - 4 p.m.

He's the next big thing in the country music world. With a Kid Rock country sound, Drake White puts on a hell of a show. Give the guy a guitar, and he'll make you an instant fan. He loves what he does and it shows as he puts it all out on the stage and has fun with the audience singing songs from his singles list, including "The Simple Life," "Fifty Years Too Late," "Old School," and "Grinnin'." For more, visit DrakeWhite.com.

BLACKBERRY SMOKE - 5:30 p.m.

This group of five friends is a true southern rock country band. Imagine Lynyrd Skynyrd meets the Allman Brothers. Blackberry Smoke's country-rock singles include "Good One Comin' On" and "Pretty Little Lie." Having opened for Zac Brown Band, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, there's no doubt they have the perfect sound for this outdoor summer concert. BlackberrySmoke.com

AARon Lewis - 7 p.m.

You may remember AaRon Lewis from the rock group Staind, but he's now leaving his mark on the country music world. With hits like "Country Boy," "Forever," and "Endless Summer," Aaron has proven he's got the heart and soul to bring a unique sound and powerful songs to country music fans. With a voice like no other, Aaron will draw you in and show you a wave-your-hands-in-the-air and lighters-at-a-rock-show good time. AaronLewisMusic.com

Trace Adkins - 8:30 p.m.

It's the beard, long ponytail, cowboy hat, the Barry White-ish deep voice - Trace Adkins can take over any room, any stage, any venue. He's the dreamy southern gentleman all the girls crush on and the guy's guy that all the men want to party with. This country singer, actor, humanitarian, husband, father - the list goes on - has made a name for himself with his long list of country hits including "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," "You're Gonna Miss This" and "Just Fishin.'"

The veteran hitmaker and outspoken redneck most recently emerged the winner on NBC's Celebrity Apprentice All-Stars, raising more than $700,000 for the American Red Cross, who helped him tremendously after he lost his home to a fire back in 2011. Right after, he released his 11th studio album, "Love Will..." With more than 20 singles on Billboard's Country Music charts, Adkins is going to rock RiverEdge Park and bring the honky-tonk to Aurora. TraceAdkins.com

What else is on tap at RiverEdge this summer?

RiverEdge Park's inaugural summer season continues with 97Nine and American English (June 28); Loretta Lynn and Randy Travis with Holly Williams (June 29);Bruce in the USA and Fox Valley Orchestra with post- concert Fireworks (July 4);Color Vibe 5K Race (July 6); Trace Adkins, AaRon Lewis, Blackberry Smoke andDrake White(July 13); Idina Menzel (July 19); The Tragically Hippresented by Two Brothers Brewing Co (July 20); the Aurora Puerto Rican 42nd Heritage Festival (July 27 & 28); Sing-a-long-a Grease Movie in the Park (August 9); Sail Rock featuringChristopher Cross, Orleans, Gary Wright, Firefall, John Ford Coley, Robbie Dupreeand Player (August 10); Peter Frampton's Guitar Circus with Peter Frampton, B.B. King and Sonny Landreth (August 16); The Pink Floyd Experience (August 17); tween sensations Bridgit Mendler and R5 (August 18); Joan Sebastian and Ramon Ayala(September 13); and Fiestas Patrias Aurora 2013 (September 14 & 15).

Almost all RiverEdge Park events allow folding chairs and bag chairs for general admission ticket holders. For preferred general admission bench seating, guests are encouraged to bring a padded seat cushion for added comfort. Food and drink are available for purchase inside RiverEdge Park.

Concessions at RiverEdge offer a diversified menu from official food vendor Two Brothers Roundhouse, along with a bar featuring Two Brothers' craft beers, Anheuser-Bush products, wine, sodas, bottled water and more. No outside food or drink (except water) are allowed in the park during events.

Concerts take place rain or shine, unless conditions endanger the safety of artists and the public. Concertgoers may call the RiverEdge Park WeatherLine at 630.723.2478 to check the status of a concert if inclement weather is pending.

For tickets and information, visit RiverEdgeAurora.com or call the RiverEdge box office,630.896.6666.

More about RiverEdge Park

The entire 2013 RiverEdge Season is sponsored by The Dunham Fund, City of Auroraand Paramount Arts Center Endowment. The RiverEdge Park project was constructed by the City of Aurora through a combination of grants and donations from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Fox Valley Park District, and The Dunham Fund.

RiverEdge Park is managed and programmed by the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA), which also oversees operations for Aurora's historic Paramount Theatre. ACCA has a proven track record of attracting audiences to downtown Aurora, with annual attendance at the Paramount Theatre having grown from 55,000 in 2010, to more than 200,000 for the recent 2012-2013 season.

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