Hubbard to open Kent’s Lake Meridian concert series July 8

Country singer Ray Wylie Hubbard performs from 7-8:30 p.m. July 8 at the city of Kent's annual Thursdays by the Lake at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St.

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Country singer Ray Wylie Hubbard plays at 7 p.m. July 8 at Lake Meridian Park.

Country singer Ray Wylie Hubbard plays at 7 p.m. July 8 at Lake Meridian Park.

Country singer Ray Wylie Hubbard performs from 7-8:30 p.m. July 8 at the city of Kent’s annual Thursdays by the Lake at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St.

Hubbard is considered a leading figure of the progressive country movement of the 1970s and remains best known for writing “Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother,” according to CMT.com. For more information, go to raywylie.com.

The lake concerts, which are free, continue each Thursday through Aug. 12.


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