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Koe Wetzel, Nelly, Fritz Hager III, and Untold Story hit the stage Saturday night for the inaugural Rose City Music Festival. 

Headlining the show was East Texas native Koe Wetzel, a platinum-selling country-rocker. Wetzel, who is currently signed with Columbia Records, released his fifth album Hell Paso last month.

Untold Story, an alternative and classic rock band from Tyler opened the main show followed by Tyler native Fritz Hager III. Earlier this year Hager finished in the Top 5 on “American Idol.”

On the stage next was Grammy award-winning artist Nelly. Nelly released his debut album “Country Grammar” in 2000, “Hot in Herre” was his first No. 1 hit. Known for several popular songs such as “Dilemma” and “Just a Dream,” Nelly also collaborated on the “Lil Bit” track with Florida Georgia Line in 2021.