<p>New to the Levitt AMP Music Series this year is the artists showcase. The feature artist Thursday was Bill Sturdivant from Tazewell. He featured several paintings and shared stories of how each painting came to life to those who visited the showcase area. </p>

<p>The 2019 Levitt AMP Middlesboro Music Series is off to a great start. Thursday’s event opened with Eric Bolander who took the stage to entertain at 6:30 p.m. </p>

<p>Photos by Ray Welch | Daily News</p> <p>Parker Millsap headlined the opening to the 2019 Levitt AMP Middlesboro Music Series. The season kicked off Thursday night at the Levitt Lot on Cumberland Avenue.</p>

<p>Pictured is Parker Millsap, who wowed the crowd Thursday night with his musical talent on the guitar and lead vocals. </p>

<p>The heat did not stop the crowd from coming out to the Levitt Lot Thursday night for the 2019 Levitt AMP Middlesboro Music Series opener. The night featured Eric Bolander with headliner Parker Millsap. The series will continue through Sept. 19 every Thursday.</p>