Brad Paisley to Headline Free Concert at Virginia Tech before Ohio State Game

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Virginia Tech Athletics has confirmed that Grammy award-winning country music singer Brad Paisley will perform a free concert on Sunday, September 6, ahead of the Hokies' football game against No. 1 Ohio State. The concert, which is part of Paisley's "Country Nation College Tour," will take place in the Cassell Coliseum lot and feature an opening act starting at 8 p.m. with Paisley expected to take the stage at 9 p.m. The event is a gesture of appreciation by Virginia Tech Athletics to the university's fans, known as the Hokie Nation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brad Paisley's concert is part of his "Country Nation College Tour" and will kick off on Sunday, September 6, at Virginia Tech.
  • The concert will be held in the Cassell Coliseum lot, with an opening act starting at 8 p.m. and Paisley expected to perform at 9 p.m.
  • The event is a free concert, and parking will be available in designated lots, including Lots 2, 3, and 5, as well as ADA parking in Lot 4.
  • Beamer Way (formerly Spring Rd.) and Washington St. will be closed starting at 5 p.m.
  • Virginia Tech Athletics Director Whit Babcock expressed gratitude to IMG for helping make the event possible, stating that it is a great way to thank fans and kick off an amazing weekend.
  • The Virginia Tech football team will host No. 1 Ohio State on Labor Day night, with a kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. and the game televised nationally by ESPN.

Statistics:

  • The concert is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 6.
  • The event will kick off with an opening act at 8 p.m.
  • Brad Paisley is expected to take the stage at 9 p.m.
  • Parking will be available in Lots 2, 3, and 5, as well as ADA parking in Lot 4.
  • Beamer Way (formerly Spring Rd.) and Washington St. will be closed starting at 5 p.m.
  • The Virginia Tech football team will host No. 1 Ohio State on Labor Day night.

Sources:

  • The Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg, Va.)
  • Nathan Warters: nwarters@freelancestar.com
  • Tribune Content Agency, LLC (distributed by)