TWO HARBORS, MN (April 2, 2026) — Lovin’ Lake County, Lake County’s destination marketing organization, announces that Sammy Kershaw, the Grammy-nominated performer who helped shape and make the ‘90s a shining decade for country music, will headline the Heritage Days Street Dance on July 10, 2026, in downtown Two Harbors, MN. The outdoor concert is free and open to the public.
Having amassed three platinum and six gold albums, Sammy Kershaw is well-known for hits, such as, “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “Queen of My Doublewide Trailer”, “I Can’t Reach Her Anymore,” “National Working Woman’s Holiday,” “Love Of My Life,” and “Cadillac Style,” among other chart-topping songs.
“We are thrilled to bring Sammy Kershaw, another country music legend, to Two Harbors this summer. Over the past couple of years, the Heritage Days Street Dance has attracted thousands of people downtown, and we predict a fantastic turnout again this year. Lovin’ Lake County is pleased to bring the nationally recognized show to our community for the enjoyment of our residents and those visiting the beautiful North Shore,” says Janelle Jones, Executive Director for Lovin’ Lake County.
Local up-and-coming country musicians Rafe Carlson and Ricky Carl will open the concert.
Two Harbors Heritage Days, held the weekend of July 9th-12th, is an annual summer festival that celebrates the community’s rich history and North Shore spirit.
Featuring live music, local food, a parade, street dance, classic cars, and family-friendly events throughout the weekend, the lively tradition brings residents and visitors together on the shores of Lake Superior.
About Sammy Kershaw
Iconic country entertainer Sammy Kershaw has earned three platinum and six gold albums, with more than 5 million records sold and nearly 100 million songs streamed. Often called the “heir apparent” to George Jones, the GRAMMY-nominated artist helped define the sound of ‘90s country with hits like “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “Queen of My Doublewide Trailer,” “Cadillac Style,” and “Love of My Life.” Raised in Kaplan, Louisiana, Kershaw was inspired early by legends like Jones and Conway Twitty, even opening for them as a teenager before launching his own chart-topping career.
Kershaw continues to tour to sold-out crowds, both solo and with the popular Roots & Boots Tour alongside Collin Raye and Aaron Tippin. He continues recording new music and is working on his long-awaited autobiography; he remains committed to evolving as an artist. With a career full of highs, lows, and enduring hits, Kershaw’s focus is simple: to keep getting better and stay true to the traditional country sound that made him a star.
About Ricky Carl
Texas-style from the North
Ricky Carl delivers a country sound with plenty of influence. Taking inspiration from traditional country artists and contemporary rock groups, Ricky Carl’s music reflects an appreciation for the classics with a modern sound.
Ricky has generated a following by playing in bars around the Northland. In 2025, he opened for the legendary Bellamy Brothers and also performed in the 2025 Concert In The Corn.
He was named the Duluth News Tribune’s 2nd place “Local Band” of the year in 2023 and 2nd place “Best Artist” in 2024. Ricky Carl now has aspirations to write and record a full album with the hope of making it out to Nashville, TN.
His debut EP, released in 2024, reveals his rock influence in “Where The Good Times Are,” with heavy-driven guitars and over-the-top drums. His country-rooted influence is showcased prominently in the calm “Take It From There” and the lively “So Long (Have A Good Summer).
About Rafe Carlson
Fast-rising Country artist Rafe Carlson (pronounced RAYF) was only 22 years old when he left his job selling RVs in his hometown of Duluth, Minnesota and bought a one-way ticket to Nashville to bring his unique Northwoods edge to songwriting rooms up and down Music Row.
Since then, the Midwest native has garnered over 65,000,000 views on social media, worked with Grammy-winning producers and prolific hit songwriters in Nashville, and landed endorsements with brands like Fender. Rafe has joined superstar acts on stage, like Jon Pardi, Jake Owen, Trace Adkins, Chris Janson, and dozens more, while maintaining his unapologetic Skynyrd-esque attitude and gritty Southern Rock-influenced sound. His most recent release from Nashville, ‘Big City Lights,’ has received radio play across the Upper Midwest on country stations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
Rafe’s bloodline consists of carpenters, loggers, Vikings, home-builders, and WWII soldiers. Joined by his cousins Steve and Dave Carlson on guitars, they continue to carry on their family legacy and the American Spirit
