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FallFest has been welcoming students to West Virginia University for 28 years, a Welcome Week tradition that will continue during this year’s concert Tuesday (Aug. 20) at the Evansdale Fields with performances by Yung Gravy, Shaboozey, and COIN.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for FallFest and FoodFest. COIN will take the stage at 6 p.m. The free show is open to WVU students with valid student IDs.

Yung Gravy uses his own special recipe to bring originality and positivity to make his one-of-a-kind impact on the rap genre. He flexes his passion for soul music and oldies in his production, sampling a wide range of musical styles dating from the 1940s to the present day. Nostalgic and often jubilant melodies paired with heavy trap drums form the usual canvas for his signature baritone voice — reminiscent of Barry White. Showcasing effortless flows and endlessly quotable lyrics, Yung Gravy paints something truly unique while clearly having a good time doing so.

Gravy has transformed from SoundCloud stalwart to platinum powerhouse. To date, his accolades include three platinum and four gold singles as well as ten sold-out tours of North America, Europe, and Australia. He has collaborated with his self-proclaimed musical heroes, including Lil Wayne, Chief Keef, Juicy J, T-Pain, and the late Young Dolph. Gravy became the soundtrack and unofficial second mascot of the Tampa Bay Lightning and was given an honorary Stanley Cup ring. He starred in a worldwide commercial campaign with Martha Stewart and weeks later performed at the Video Music Awards and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He also partnered with Samsung and Jimmy John’s for campaigns.

Tallying six billion streams and selling five million units thus far, he’s notched four entries on the Billboard 200, two in the Top 30 of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart, and two on the Top 20 of the Top Album Sales Chart. For all the swagger and style he exhibited upon his arrival, he’s managed to become even smoother since his introduction in 2016. After streams in the billions, packed venues, and “side missions” with Martha Stewart, his chart-topping platinum-certified Billboard Hot 100 Top 30 single “Betty (Get Money),” Gravy joins artists pivoting to country music with the release this month of his fourth full-length solo album “Serving Country.” His set is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.

Rising multifaceted artist Shaboozey is sitting atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the fifth week in a row with his smash single “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The song’s success has launched him into mainstream stardom. Born to parents of Nigerian descent and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, Shaboozey grew up on an eclectic mix of music encompassing everything from classic hip-hop and R&B to country and blues icons like Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, Lead Belly; master lyricists such as Bob Dylan; Leonard Cohen led him to carve his own lane in alternative country-hip-hop space.

A true crossover artist Shaboozey began epic run March standout features Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” — only artist multiple appearances album latest body work critically acclaimed masterpiece “Where I’ve Been Isn’t Where I’m Going,” debuted top five Billboard praised New York Times for "bring[ing] hip-hop grit country." meteoric rise "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," Shaboozey Beyoncé first Black artists score back-to-back leaders Billboard Hot Country Songs’ history True Virginia roots aims continue region's long-standing tradition prolific creativity expanding scope contemporary hip-hop introducing modern Americana global audience set scheduled begin at 7:30 p.m.

COIN members Ryan Winnen Chase Lawrence Joe Memmel started musical journey while students Belmont University Nashville Tennessee new album "I’m Not Afraid Music Anymore," set drop Sept led single "Strawberry Jam," addresses overcoming fear pursuit pure honesty Recorded live RCA Studio Nashville producer Gabe Simon Noah Kahan Lana Del Rey new song reveals trio most vulnerable state continuing push boundaries alternative pop without straying trademark dynamic energy

Since band’s breakthrough single "Talk Too Much," COIN collected more than billion total streams No single AAA U.S radio charts widespread acclaim outlets such Billboard Teen Vogue Elton John himself captivated fans major festivals Reading Leeds Lollapalooza Bonnaroo Shaky Knees Governors Ball addition sold-out headline tour across North America more than tickets sold COIN open show

Gates open There three gates Gate A located Rec Center Tennis Courts Gate B Towers PRT station exit Gate C Kittie Blakemore Drive formerly Rec Center Drive between Student Rec Center Student Health Education Building

WVU student IDs swiped gates Students valid WVU student IDs permitted one guest age older Students guests may enter any gate Guest tickets required guests should prepared show proof age

All attendees must pass through metal detectors before entering event clear bag policy enforced Only bags clear plastic vinyl pvc exceed size small clutch bags approximately size hand without handle/strap larger plastic storage bags one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag Ziplock bag similar permitted

Buses run continuously between Mountainlair Braxton Tower portico until hour after concert concludes PRT also run until hour after concert ends

If using Uber Lyft taxi transportation dropoff pickup intersection Morrill Way Kittie Blakemore Drive formerly Rec Center Drive near Short Term Lot ST Free parking available beginning Short Term Lot ST across Art Museum Short Term Lot ST off Patteson Drive

This alcohol-free event Concert-goers note smoking permitted accordance Tobacco Smoke Free Campus policy Weapons glow sticks selfie sticks professional cameras video audio recording coolers hard containers prohibited

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