Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are thrilled to announce the eighth major show of Summerfest 2016.  Chris Stapleton and Alabama Shakes will co-headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Saturday, July 2 with special guest to be announced. 

Beloved by critics, fans and fellow artists, Chris Stapleton swept the 2015 CMA Awards – becoming the first artist to win “Artist of the Year,” “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “New Artist of the Year” in the same year – and, earlier this year, took home two awards at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards for “Best Country Album” and “Best Country Solo Performance” (“Traveller”).  He’s also nominated for seven ACM Awards including “Album of the Year” and “Male Vocalist of the Year” – the most of any artist this year.  

American rock band Alabama Shakes, praised by The New York Times for their “fervent, rip-roaring rock and roll,” debuted in 2012 with Boys & Girls, an album that earned the band three Grammy nominations and is certified Gold. Sound & Color, their latest release,debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and also topped the Independent, Digital, Rock, Alternative, Internet and Vinyl Albums charts and is certified Gold.  Picking up three Grammy Awards in 2016, including Best Alternative Music Album and Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for “Don’t Wanna Fight,” Alabama Shakes has become one of the most celebrated live acts in the world.   

Tickets for Chris Stapleton and Alabama Shakes go on sale Friday, April 1 at 12:00 PM CDT and include Summerfest admission. Tickets can be purchased at the Summerfest Box Office in person and by phone at 1.414.273.2600, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, Walmart stores, online at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1.800.745.3000 (live Ticketmaster Agent) or 1.866.448.7849 (“Ticketmaster Express” automated phone line).  Patrons may also utilize “ticketfast” at Ticketmaster.com to print barcoded concert tickets from home.  Convenience fees may be added to all purchases.