<p>Ray Welch | Daily News</p> <p>The Black Lillies hit the stage on Thursday for the Levitt Amp music series in downtown Middlesboro. The Black Lillies have been ranked as the Best Americana Band by the Metro Pulse in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have performed at high quality festivals including Bonnaroo, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Stagecoach, MerleFest and Pickathon. They have also played at the Grand Ole Opry.</p>

<p>Ray Welch | Daily News</p> <p>Several members from the community watch as the Black Lillies perform on the Levitt stage on Thursday.</p>