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By Kaydith Maddox | Photos courtesy of Walmart AMP
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Grab a cold one, find your spot on the lawn and get ready for a lineup of country heavyweights headed to Northwest Arkansas. Recently nominated as one of the Academy of Country Music’s best outdoor venues, there is something for every country fan this season at Walmart AMP.
Dierks Bentley is hitting the road with Ricky Skaggs, Kentucky Thunder and Owen Riegling on the Off The Map Tour. Known for his creative incorporation of bluegrass influences and lively, interactive shows, Bentley can make any venue feel like an intimate experience. The multi-platinum entertainer promises to bring his “anthemic energy” (Country Central) and “top-flight musicianship” (Billboard) to the stage, offering a night you won’t forget.
As a prominent name in country music for more than 20 years, eight No. 1 albums, 22 No. 1 songs and more than 9.5 billion streams precede Bentley’s newest album, Broken Branches. In 2005, at age 29, Bentley gained membership in the historic Grand Ole Opry and has earned 15 Grammy nominations. Chart-toppers such as “Drunk on a Plane,” “Somewhere on a Beach,” “Burning Man” and “Different for Girls” showcase Bentley’s knack for combining clever songwriting and relatable experiences for any listener. Go off the map with Dierks Bentley on June 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $48.50.
Dierks Bentley
The next artist explains it perfectly: “For me, it’s not summer if we’re not playing music outdoors,” Darius Rucker said. The three-time Grammy Award winner is bringing his signature baritone voice and fan-favorite hits to the stage July 30 at 7 p.m. on the Songs of Summer Tour. Come celebrate that perfect moment of togetherness that concerts provide as Rucker rocks the stage with his career-defining hits.
Since releasing his first solo album in 2008, Rucker has gained a whole new legion of fans and success with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 gold, platinum or multi-platinum certified hits. In 2014, Rucker reached a new level of success with his third Grammy win for best solo country performance with his 11x platinum, certified diamond version of “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling country songs of all time. Rucker launched into the music industry as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the Grammy-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, contributing to its double diamond (22x platinum), top 10 best-selling albums of all time, Cracked Rear View, among other recognitions. Tickets start at $41.
A powerhouse, iconic female duo will be hosting a co-headlining experience you won’t want to miss. The Raised onRadio Tour features Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd, teaming up to shake up the stage Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m. As America’s favorite musical daughter, Judd’s once-in-a-generation vocal prowess will pair perfectly with the smoky vocals and confessional songwriting of Etheridge. These two musical trailblazers are set for an unforgettable tour, bringing fans and their chart-topping hits together.
Wynonna Judd
Darius Rucker
Melissa Etheridge
Upcoming Show Dates
HARDY | June 4
Mumford & Sons | June 9 | Limited Tickets Remaining
Claypool Gold | June 22
Bob Dylan | July 3
The Australian Pink Floyd Show | July 17
Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band | July 21
Turnpike Troubadours | July 25