Franklin on the fourth 2023

 From Hawaii to Alaska, Gale Mayes’ has been the signature alto background voice to more artists than there are states. Music is in her bones. Gale makes music come alive. She is a songwriter’s dream – lifting music from the written pages and translating it into sweet ear candy that attracts major recording artists crossing all musical genres.  Gale has performed and recorded with/for Reba McEntire, Wynonna Judd, Emmylou Harris, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Aretha Franklin, Andrae Crouch, Buddy Miller, Solomon Burke, Michael McDonald, Toby Keith, Josh Turner, Mavis Staples, Bill Gaither, and so many other gospel, pop, and country artists.  Her performance skills are as strong, captivating audiences that are as diverse as her repertoire. Gale has toured the world, but her Mississippi Delta roots keep her planted in Nashville and performing this year at “Franklin on the Fourth”  

 The chiildren's parade follows a talented group of 6 musicians that play authentic “Dixieland” music as they lead the parade, as they have done for over 10 years. After the parade, and stage presentations, the group will perform on the stage a selection of fun standards that will make everyone happy and enjoy the day. It’s hard to not smile when you’re hearing classics like, “When You’re Smilin” and you’re strolling along the square.  

Wimberley Bluegrass Band is a group of siblings from Southern California who delight audiences of all ages with their passionate and distinct approach to bluegrass music. They were named one of Los Angeles’ top five bluegrass bands by CBS-LA and have performed in seven states. They've released six albums, most recently being "The Christmas Album" in 2022. In February 2015, their song “Hard Working Man” was featured in an episode of ABC’s nationally broadcasted sitcom “The Middle”, and the same year, Danielle and James were featured playing mandolins in a nationally-aired commercial for KFC featuring Darrell Hammond.  Wimberley Bluegrass Band continues to bring their sensational high energy to stages all across the country, carefully weaving the perfect mixture of original music, traditional bluegrass fare, and oft remembered tunes thoughtfully re-crafted in the bluegrass genre.  From the moment they take the stage, the tight family harmony and lightning quick picking breathes renewed life into the timeless old sounds of the fathers of bluegrass music.