Carrie Underwood is performing in Canton this weekend. Here's what to know
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week will end with a bang.
Carrie Underwood, the eight-time Grammy award-winning singer, will perform Sunday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium for the Concert for Legends .
Underwood, who performed the Sunday Night Football theme song, is the first female artist to be the headliner for the event.
"Carrie Underwood is a true multi-format, multi-media superstar, spanning achievements in music, television, film, and as a New York Times bestselling author and successful entrepreneur," the Hall of Fame Village website says.
Underwood is well-versed in the music industry, as she's sold more than 85 million records worldwide, recorded 28 No. 1 singles and has albums that are certified platinum or multi-platinum.
Who is Carrie Underwood?
Underwood was a contestant on American Idol in 2005. She ended up winning the competition and was awarded a record deal.
Following her time on the show, Underwood released her debut album, "Some Hearts," which went multi-platinum.
What songs are Carrie Underwood known for?
Many know Underwood for her hit song "Before He Cheats," which rose to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also the first country song to sell over 2 million copies, and her performance won the singer two Grammy awards.
Other fan favorites include "Something in the Water," "Wasted" and "Jesus, Take the Wheel."
How much are tickets to the Carrie Underwood concert?
Tickets can be found on Ticketmaster . Prices begin at $78 but could run for as much as several hundreds of dollars based on seating. While more expensive tickets are available, there were a decent amount of offerings under $100 as of Tuesday afternoon.
Is parking available for the Carrie Underwood concert?
The Hall of Fame Village recommends guests park at the Stark County Fairgrounds. This costs $30 per car, and guests will be able to take a shuttle from the fairgrounds to the Tom Benson stadium for the concert. There will also be a shuttle back to parking at the fairgrounds.
When is the Carrie Underwood concert?
The show is set to begin at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Who previously performed at the Concert for Legends?
The Concert for Legends debuted in 2015, with a sold-out show from rockers Aerosmith.
Prior music performances were part of the former ribs burn-off events in downtown Canton or at the Stark County Fairgrounds. Concerts for Legends shows have showcased rock, pop and country acts. Pop acts were Maroon 5 (2018) and Journey (2022) . Imagine Dragons performed in 2019 . Country stars have performed at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in 2016 (Tim McGraw) ; 2017 (Toby Keith with Kid Rock) ; and 2021 (Brad Paisley) .
The Zac Brown Band performed last year.
There was no concert in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where do you park for the concert?
Parking for the Concert for Legends will be at the Stark County Fairgrounds at 719 Wertz Ave. NW in Canton. Stark Area Regional Transit Authority shuttles will transport event attendees to the stadium. The parking fee is $30.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the cost of parking at the fairgrounds.
This article originally appeared on The Repository: Carrie Underwood performs at Concert for Legends in Canton
