Wabash Roots’N’Que Chairman Dennis Stroughmatt has announced that, through a partnership with First National Bank, Mr. Mel Tillis Jr. will headline the RNQ22 festival scheduled for Saturday, June 18th at Merchants Park in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. “Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Mel Tillis, Jr. proudly carries on the musical tradition set forth by his father, Country Music Hall of Famer Mel Tillis. As a songwriter, Mel Jr. has had songs recorded by Reba McEntire, Trace Adkins, Lee Greenwood, Billy Currington, Ricky Skaggs, Chris LeDoux, Gene Watson, Suzy Boguss, Ty Herndon and Clinton Gregory,” according to Stroughmatt. “Mel Jr. received BMI honors as cowriter of Jamie Oneal’s #1 Grammy nominated hit single “When I Think About Angels.” As a performer, Mel Jr’s mission is to not only pay tribute to his legendary father, but to give real country music fans what they’ve been missing, and what they’ve been looking for – true-to-life stories fitted with expertly crafted melodies.”

Stroughmatt continued, “Mel Jr. will take the stage on the Harris Insurance Pavilion at 8:30pm, anchoring the 12 hour American Roots Music entertainment schedule, which will feature an amazing variety of musical genres and interpretations. It’s a wide mix this year, and we’re looking forward to announcing the remainder of the lineup over the next few weeks.”

In addition to on stage performances, there will be a full schedule of events indoors, hosted by the Wabash County Museum, just a few feet south of Merchants Park. Several Food Trucks and Craft Vendors will be on the street throughout the day. Also on tap, RNQ’s Backyard BBQ Competition, “Smoke On The Wabash”, providing the aromas for those attending, along with a chance for cash prizes and trophies for the competitors. Applications for Vendors and BBQ Teams are available @ rootsnque.com.

“Be sure and bring your lawn chairs, blankets & sunglasses. It’s going to be a fun day on Market Street in Mt. Carmel!” concluded Stroughmatt.

Free Parking (in the area of 4th and Market Street surrounding the event), Free Admission and Free Entertainment. For more information about Wabash Roots’N’Que, check out the website at rootsnque.com, or find us on Facebook.

Click the link for a video performance of Mel Tillis, Jr. courtesy of Unique Sound Service.

‘Backyard BBQ Band’ performance at... - Unique Sound Service