Gracie Abrams, Sierra Ferrell and Barry Can’t Swim are among those playing Thursday before headliners Luke Combs and Tyler, the Creator take the stage at night.

Attendees eagerly began the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago, with diverse acts and robust ticket sales.

Last seen at Lollapalooza in 2018, Luke Combs has made great strides as an artist, evident by his engaging performance as the festival’s very first country headliner.  “Six years ago I played at 1 o’clock in the afternoon on that stage right over there (Tito’s),