Most Awaited Country Artists on Tour in 2018
For all country music lovers now is the right time to make up plans for the next year. We have evaluated all the big festivals, as well as bands rumors and upcoming country tours to get you acquainted with the most significant country events in 2018.
If you cannot imagine your life without such a stunning genre of music following country bands on tour might be on your to-do list.
So without further ado, let's dive deep into the most visited and most important country events waiting for you this year.
Shania Twain is a legendary country-pop singer of Canadian origin. She broke all the records of selling country-style albums when her third studio album, Come on over, came out. Since then, the singer is firmly entrenched among the best female singers of the country-pop. In addition, Shania received a Grammy Award and after all, continues to keep the high level throughout all her musical career. Her music becomes more and more valuable, and Shania's performances more skillful. Recently, the country-pop star has released a new album Now. The country star scheduled a grand tour across the America to treat the fans with new songs. As a matter of fact, this will be the first tour since Shania’s last Rock This Country in 2015.
Miranda Lambert gained glory as one of the most popular contemporary country-rock performers. Her music has extraordinary power and inspires the best changes in our lives, adds a strong belief in ourselves and general ability to live the way we want. The country music by Miranda turned to be incredibly charming and deeply meaningful. Quality was confirmed by remarkable musical awards such as Grammy, the Association of Country Music and the Academy of Country Music awards.
The new tour 'Livin' Like Hippies', named after lyrics of her song ‘Highway Vagabond’. In addition, Jon Pardi will join as a supporting act. Moreover, there will be special guests presented in the faces of Brent Cobb, Lucie Silvas, and Charlie Worsham. The tour will last for two months and begin in Greenville, South Carolina on January 18 and ends in Winston Salem, NC on March 24.
George Strait as always will create an unforgettable atmosphere this winter. George Strait is one of the most popular country performers of the 1980s and 2000s. To this date, the musician has dropped near 60 singles which have reached the first positions in various American country charts (including Mediabase 24/7, former Radio & Records and Gavin Report charts).
Brantley Gilbert is one of the country's most prominent contemporary artists. He is the winner of many country-rock awards, namely CMA Awards (New Artist of the Year), ACAs (Breakthrough Artist Single of the Year for the song "You Do not Know Her Like I Do") and many others. Remarkable American country singer Brantley Gilbert is preparing a new The Ones That Like Me Tour. The title comes out from the name of his last single. It has become known that the singer will be supported by Aaron Lewis along with Josh Phillips. The upcoming tour is scheduled for the beginning of 2018, and the first stop on the list will be Worcester, Mass. at DCU Center on Feb. 1. Next, the singer will go to Greenville - on February 8, Knoxville - 9, Charleston - 17, making one stop in March in Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Next, there are 6 more shows for April and 3 stops in May. And finally, the last stop will be held on May 12 Erie, Pa. at Erie Insurance Arena.
Kenny Chesney. As a matter of fact, the singer has a large audience of fans and widespread recognition among country-rock fans. The song "Fall in Love", released in 1995, paved the way to a wide show for Chesney. Since then, the singer has managed to do a lot for his creative activity. For example, he reached the great success during collaboration with singer Pink. The result of their work was the song Setting the World on Fire, which blew all the charts away. Chesney is the author of more than 30 singles included in the Top 10 list of Hot Country Songs of Billboard magazine, of which 20 topped this country-chart. Well, the spring and summer of 2018 will be full of Kenny Chesney concerts.
Country Music Festivals 2018
Windy City Smokeout, July 13-15, 2018. It's just an incredible show, and it's worth staying there for a while. Have you dreamed of a festival where there are a lot of favorite performers, the cozy atmosphere around and the scent of the deliciously roasted barbecues that goes with the tastiest beer in the world? We know such a place – it’s Windy City Smokeout. The number of performers will be incredibly large, so you will be able to see many stars at one time. In particular, there will be such country stars as Jake Owen, Luke Combs, Brandy Clark, Jana Kramer, Jackie Lee, Russell Dickerson, Ryan Hurd, Shawn Lacy, Sunny Sweeney. And this is not yet a complete list because every year Windy City Smokeout is visited by many different performers.
CMA Music Festival, June 2018. This annual festival will be visited by the best country performers, including such giants as Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, and Miranda Lambert. CMA Music Festival is a great opportunity to know how that feels - meeting with US country stars face to face. As a matter of fact, this will be the 47th anniversary gathering the best among the best in the country music. CMA Music Festival will take place at the real country house in Nashville lasting for three nights.
Country Jam Festival 2018 is the hottest country event ever, which should definitely be on your must-see list. The headliners of the show will be Florida Georgia Line, Brantley Gilbert and finally Brett Eldredge. About 100 thousand people come to Eau Claire, Wisconsin every year to see this gig. Are you among them?
Southern Ground Music & Food Festival: May 2018. This country festival is going to take place in the city of Charleston, SC. It will host such artists as Kacey Musgraves and Bruce Hornsby and of course Zac Brown Band. The Southern Ground Music & Food Festival is a mix of quality live music and a variety of delicious food and drinks. This festival is one of the most prominent events of the country's music in 2018, so do not miss this gig.
Tree Town Music Festival will start from May 24th and continue to 27th. It is an annual festival which generally takes place in the Forest City of Iowa. Although the lineup has not yet been announced, we will share with you a little secret. Sp far Keith Urban has confirmed participation in Tree Town Music Festival in 2018.
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