“American Idol” Winner Headlining Local Charity Concert

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Phillip Phillips will headline Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga’s annual Charity Benefit Concert on Aug. 1.

Best known for his five-times platinum hit “Home,” Phillips first captured the nation’s attention as the winner of “American Idol” season 11. Since then, he’s amassed more than 1.5 billion streams and 4.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Phillips has toured with John Mayer, the Goo Goo Dolls, and Gavin DeGraw.

“We are so excited to welcome Phillip Phillips to the farm this year,” said Meg Koloskie, development and communications manager at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. “This event has grown into something really special for our community, and bringing an artist like Phillip here feels like such a natural fit. It is going to be an incredible night, and at the end of it all, it supports the horses and the people who need this work the most.”

Opening for Phillips will be local acts The Wallies (featuring Gianna Robustiano) and Caity Gallagher.

The event’s lineup of food and beverage partners includes Franklin Square Market, Neighborhood Kitchen Pizza, Old Tavern Farm Winery & Distillery, and Druthers Brewing Company.

Previous Charity Benefit Concert headliners include the Spin Doctors (2025) and The Bacon Brothers (2024, featuring actor Kevin Bacon).

Tickets for the event go on sale June 1. For more info, visit thsaratoga.org/phillipphillips.