NORWICH – City officials and Millennium Entertainment Owner Terry Potter have announced former American Idol finalist, and Average Joes Entertainment recording artist Josh Gracin as this year’s Guitars Under the Stars headliner.

Now in its third year, Guitars Under the Stars focuses on showcasing local and regional musical talent, and this year is no exception, according to Potter.

Gracin, who placed fourth overall in season two of American Idol, has had a string of Billboard Hot Country hits since he released his 2004 self-titled debut album, thanks to singles such as “I Want to Live,” “Nothin’ to Lose” and “We Weren’t Crazy.”

“We were able to bring in an artist of Josh Gracin’s caliber for several reasons, the support of the community, the fair board and most of all Chobani Yogurt, our primary sponsor for this year’s event,” said Potter, who added that local performers will be announced in the near future.