Arts & Entertainment
Lee Greenwood Replaces Toby Keith As Ribfest Headliner
The Exchange Club of Naperville made the announcement Thursday.
WHEATON, IL — After Toby Keith's cancellation due to health issues, country legend Lee Greenwood will be Friday night's headliner at the Exchange Club of Naperville's Ribfest on Friday.
The exchange club made the announcement on Thursday.
Greenwood will perform at 9 p.m., following opening act Elle King and Clay Walker.
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Organizers said tickets are available online, and that attendees can also use the tickets they purchased to see Toby Keith.
Saturday's performers are Halestorm and Candlebox, and Sunday's acts are Brett Eldredge with Alexandra Kay, Levi Hummon and HARDY, who replaced Ashley McBryde. On Monday, 7th Heaven will perform.
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Keith announced his departure earlier this week, saying he is recovering from stomach cancer treatment.
After leaving Naperville, Ribfest found a new home this year at the Will County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
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