3 Doors Down Will Headline Ravens Countdown To Kickoff

The rock band 3 Doors Down formed in 1995 and is best known for their hit single "Kryptonite," off their debut album. Credit: Handout

The rock band 3 Doors Down will headline the Ravens' Countdown to Kickoff Party, held this year at the Maryland State Fairground in Timonium (instead of Power Plant Live, like years prior).

It'll be held Friday, Sept. 9, with gates opening at 5 p.m. Besides the music, there will be special guests, including former Ravens players, as well as cheerleaders, Poe, interactive games and a live WBAL-TV 11 broadcast.

“We are excited for what’s in store for this year’s Countdown to Kickoff Party and to continue a great event with Miller Lite,” Brad Downs, the team's vice president of marketing, said in a statement. “This event has grown significantly over the years, and the move to the Maryland State Fairgrounds allows us to accommodate even more fans. We’re looking forward to a great party that leads into our first game on Sept. 11.”

Tickets are $10 in advance (or $20 on the day of) and you can snatch them up on Ticketmasters. VIP tickets ($30) offer access to a reserved area closer to the stage.

The party will be held two days ahead of the regular season opener at home against the Buffalo Bills.

The Grammy-nominated 3 Doors Down formed in 1995 and broke through with their 2000 debut album, "The Better Life" and its hit single "Kryptonite." The album went six-times platinum, and was followed up with the 2001 thrice-platinum "Away from the Sun." They're touring now in support of their sixth album, "Us And The Night." The tour will see them making another stop in Maryland, at the Ocean City Bike Fest on Sept. 17.