About The Concert
Get ready for a night of pure country charm with music from the legends who paved the way, to artists carrying the torch today, including Dolly Parton, Ian Tyson, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Reba McIntyre, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, and many more.
This high-energy show brings together signature anthems, timeless ballads, and dance‑floor favourites, performed live by players whose roots run deep in Alberta’s music scene—with over 25 Canadian Country Music Awards between them. Experience a feel-good, hit-packed journey through unforgettable country music, honouring the classics you love and putting a spotlight on today’s favourites.
Whether you’re a lifelong country fan or just love a great night out, this show promises big songs, big moments, and a whole lot of boot‑kickin’ fun.
Featured Artists
Chad Melchert, drums - has played with Gord Bamford, Brett Kissel, Michelle Wright, Corb Lund, among many more
Travis Switzer, bass - has played with Emerson Drive, Dallas Smith, Mackenzie Porter, Terri Clark, Paul Brandt, among many more
Chad Murphy, guitar - has played with Alan Doyle, Dallas Smith, Colin James, Meghan Patrick, among many more
Amber Bauer, keys - has played with Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Michelle Wright, Lindsay Ell, Gord Bamford, among many more
Mitch Jay, aux - has played with Jade Eagleson, Paul Brandt, Dallas Smith, Meghan Patrick, among many more
Blake Reid, male vocal lead - from around Olds, AB and a country/roots singer-songwriter
Samantha King, female vocal lead - from Edmonton, she is a Juno‑nominated artist with a past track record for a rising country career before stepping into her current passion of Blues music with her band Samantha King and the Midnight Outfit.
Land Acknowledgement
The Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra would like to acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for many Indigenous Peoples. We honour and recognize the rich artistic, cultural, and musical traditions of the Cree, Nakota Sioux, Metis, Dene, Saulteaux, and the many more Indigenous communities that call this land we share, home.