Posted on Tuesday 17th September 2024 at 16:00
International Country Music Day celebrates the global impact of the genre, highlighting the importance of the songwriters and musicians past and present who have shaped its sound.
Country music is derived from blues and folk, emphasising the power of emotional storytelling and the importance of tradition. It has evolved to embrace modern styles including pop, rock and even dance music, continuing to be a dominant force in popular culture.
Grab your biggest Stetson plus your finest rhinestone jacket and join us as we present the best live country performances and Americana events.
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The Octagon Centre presents 21st Century Tennessee. Enjoy performances of country music from past and present stars, including Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift, The Chicks plus many more of your favourites.
We recently took an in-depth look at all the best upcoming events at the South Yorkshire venue. CLICK HERE to read our What’s On: Octagon Centre blog.
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Friday 28th February 2025: 21st Century Tennessee - Octagon Centre, Sheffield
Jade Helliwell and Lars Pluto lead a six-piece band in playing popular festive songs and country classics at the spectacular Union Chapel for Country Hits Live - Christmas Special. The award-winning casts of singers and performers guarantee a feel-good experience, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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Hayseed Dixie gives hard-rock songs the bluegrass treatment, playing the songs you know and love with an Americana vibe. The Nashville-based group formed at the turn of the millennium releasing their debut album A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC and have brought out a further 15 LPs including their latest offering Shattered Grass.
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Country Superstars is the world’s biggest country touring tribute show! The spectacular show boasts an award-winning cast including presenter Sarah Jayne who has been performing as Dolly Parton for 28 years and is recognised as Europe’s leading tribute to the Queen of Country. Look forward to seeing 11 incredible impersonations of such megastars as Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, plus more.
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The music of Iris Dement celebrates humanity and the search for salvation. Following the release of her latest LP Workin' On A World and playing a sold-out show at the Center for the Arts in Homer in New York, the double Grammy winner heads to the UK to play a handful of shows to the delight of her fans. Book now with Gigantic to avoid disappointment.
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Multi-Grammy Award-winning folk and Americana singer-songwriter Jason Isbell released his first record with The 400 Unit, The Nashville Sound, in 2017 to widespread critical acclaim and massive sales. It included the track "If We Were Vampires" and was listed by Rolling Stone and Stereogum in their best albums of the year round-ups.
Success continued with further titles Reunions, Georgia Blue and Weathervanes. They now announce the live album Live From The Ryman Vol. 2 and an autumn tour which brings them to our shores.
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Q-Tips singer Paul Young explores his passion for country and all things Tex-Mex with Los Pacaminos. The seven-piece band was first formed in the summer of 1992 and draws on the likes of Roy Orbison, The Band and Chuck Berry for influence.
Next year, Paul Young and Los Pacaminos unite again to play The Flowerpot. Don’t miss out and book tickets with Gigantic right now!
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Nashville Nights sees critically acclaimed Nashville artists Kaitlyn Baker and Joe Lasher plus their band play the biggest chart-topping country hits live. The Nashville Nights Tour kicks off in February and sees them play headline shows during the subsequent months. Tickets are now available with Gigantic.
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Celebrating the best of past and present country music, One Night in Nashville is an incredible live experience. The show includes hits from the likes of Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves plus many more true greats.
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Led by singer James Studholme and fiddle player Eddie Bishop, Police Dog Hogan are an evocative mix of country, folk and bluegrass.
Following the release of Overground, their most successful album to date breaking into the UK Folk Top 20, Police Dog Hogan head to Metronome Nottingham in November to unveil their new record Lightning Strike.
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Returning to The Corn Exchange, Newport for a third year, South Wales Country Music Festival is a wonderful way of discovering the best in contemporary country from the US and UK. Look forward to seeing appearances from Jeremy McComb, Gary Quinn, The Leylines, Matt Hodges plus many more top artists.
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Fusing metal and hard-rock with bluegrass and country, Steve ‘N ‘Seagulls are an exciting mix of sounds and styles. The Finnish quintet covered AC/DC’s "Thunderstruck", and the YouTube video has received over 150 million views on YouTube. Further covers include "Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys and Iron Maiden’s "Aces High".
Steve ‘N ‘Seagulls kick off the new year with a UK tour which sees them play headline dates during January and February. Tickets are now on sale with Gigantic.
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Texan country singer-songwriter Sunny Sweeney released her best-selling record Concrete in 2011. Including the singles "From a Table Away", "Staying's Worse Than Leaving" and "Drink Myself Single", it broke the Hot Country Songs Top 40 and made her an international star.
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Award-winning impersonators of such greats as Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, John Denver and Shania Twain combine for an outstanding night of festive fun with Tennessee Country Christmas. Look forward to hearing holiday classics and nostalgic numbers when you grab tickets with Gigantic.
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West End star Kelly O'Brien takes on the role of the iconic Dolly Parton for the world-renowned The Dolly Show. The tribute titan teams up with premier homage artist Shania: Up! who recreates the look and sound of Shania Twain for an unmissable night of captivating pop covers.
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Country music outlaw Mark Hills plays your favourite anthems at The Nashville Sounds Experience. Hear songs by Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Eric Church, Merle Haggard and many more stars at The Corn Exchange in Newport next spring.
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Country-pop duo Ward Thomas includes twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas. Their gold-selling album Cartwheels topped the charts upon release in 2016 and they broke the Top 10 with their follow-up record Restless Minds.
See them perform a headline set at Union Chapel when you book tickets with Gigantic.
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