Headlining the kickoff of the Dogwood Festival on Friday night this year are country singers Ashland Craft and David Nail.

Nail has had number one hits like “Let It Rain” and “Whatever She’s Got.” While Nail has been to Fayetteville, this will be his first time performing at the Dogwood Festival.

“It gets us excited any time we play something with a little bit of history,” he said. Nail’s set will include a soon to be released single, “Best of Me.”

“That’ll be the first time we’ve ever played it live,” he said.

From Greenville, South Carolina, Craft’s debut album “Travelin Kind” is out now.

Festival concerts will be free to the public and attendees will have access to both food and drink vendors.

For those who want to get closer to the action, “Best Seat in the House” tickets are available for $25 for each festival day — thrifty music lovers can purchase a weekend pass for $60 at www.thedogwoodfestival.com/.