Overview
- Churchill Downs announced Wednesday that the group will perform just after 5 p.m. ET on May 2 at the Louisville track.
- Lead singers Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi will deliver the vocals, backed by their 12-piece ensemble.
- Churchill Downs president Mike Anderson praised the band's soulful sound and strong vocals in welcoming them to the event.
- Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi said the invitation is a true honor in the announcement.
- The selection fits a Derby tradition of notable anthem performers, following Wynonna Judd in 2024 and Carly Pearce in 2023.