The summer concert season just got hotter. The social calendar is filling up quickly for summer shows! But before you committ to anything, take a look at this. Here are 10 hot country shows you won’t want to miss in Cohasset and on Cape Cod. Two new shows were just announced today! Those artists are revealed below. If you’ve never been to either of these outdoor venues, it’s defitinely worth the trip from wherever you are for a unique and up close concert experience.
The South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset and the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis, on the Cape, have been busy booking country artists for the summer season. The long-running intimate venues have country fans covered with an eclectric mix of artists, from trending newer stars to established favorites with a catalog of hits. There’s something special about being outside in the summer air, but protected in the tent. Wherever your seat, there is an Instagram- worthy photo opportunity. These theater-in-the-round venues have revolving stages, so everyone wins when it comes to a view. And the artists love playing here. In fact, take a listen to what country superstar Jake Owen had to say about playing these venues.
1. Kip Moore
- June 9- South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset
- June 10- Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis
Kip Moore has been churning out well crafted, rock-tinged hit songs since 2011 when “Somethin’ Bout A Truck” soared to #1. Since then, the Tifton, Georgia native has found quite a fan following in New England. He even launched his “Come Back Kid Skate Park Project” in Boston, with a donor funded new skate park in inner city for kids to have a place to go outside, in a safe, healthy space. Kip is a passionate performer who will share a piece of himself through his music, from “Beer Money” through “Hey Pretty Girl,” “Last Shot,” and “She’s Mine.” The avid surfer, former college basketball player, singer/songwriter and outdoorsman is ready to rock the tents.
2. Brett Young
Just announced!
Tickets on sale Friday, March 24 at noon at themusiccircus.org and melodytent.orgĀ
- June 16- Cape Cod Melody Tent
- June 17- South Shore Music Circus
Since 2016’s “Sleep with You,” there’s been a lot of love for Brett Young from country music fans in Massachusetts. His thoughtful and catchy singer/songwriter pop- leaning vibe has helped Young sell out shows throughout Boston, and beyond. The Costa Mesa, California artist was a baseball player through college, until injury led him to a cavalcade of hits. The 6’6″ former pitcher is now batting 6 #1 hits, included “In Case You Didn’t Know, “Mercy” and “Lady.” Brett’s current single “You Didn’t” is headed that way.
Brett Young at Gillette Stadium 2019
3. Carly Pearce
Just announced!
Tickets on sale Friday, March 24 at: themusiccircus.org and melodytent.orgĀ
- June 24-South Shore Music Circus
- June 25- Cape Cod Melody Tent
Fresh off her first Grammy Award win, the Grand Ole Opry’s sweetheart, Carly Pearce is headed our way this summer! Carly creatively weaves the traditional with the modern. Her 2017 debut single, “Every Little Thing,” took her to the top, right out of the gate. Along the way, Pearce has won numerous awards including ACM and CMA Awards for “I Hope Your Happy Now” with Lee Brice, and “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde. Carly conncects with her fans through her heart-wrench lost love ballads and uptempo country bops.
4. Chase Rice
- June 30 Cape Cod Melody Tent
Chase loves performing in New England. If a trip to the Cape is in your summer plans, this will be a fun night out. Rice loves to engage his audience, and has plenty of hits for you to sing along with. The former University of North Carolina Chappel Hill linebacker went on to work as a NASCAR pit crew, then to reality TV. Rice was chosen for Survivor: Nicaragua on CBS, where he made it into the top 3. During his time on the show, he would sing to his fellow contestants. Chase’s first success in country music came as a writer on the record breaking Florida Georgia Line hit,”Cruise.” 2013’s “Ready Set Roll” catapulted his popularity. From there, the hits kept rolling. “Gonna Wanna Tonight,” “Eyes on You” and “Drinkin’ Beer, Talkin’ God. Amen” all all original Chase Rice smash hits that’ll keep you on your feet.
5. Lainey Wilson
Sold Out!
- July 23- Cape Cod Melody Tent
As fast as this show was announced, it was sold-out. Country music’s current “it girl” Lainey Wilson brings a traditional sensibilty to her music, but also an edgy, fun and confidently cool mood. And to think, it all started for Lainey as a Hannah Montana impersonated. That’s what she did for years, before moving to Nashville. She grew up in a very small town in Lousiana of only 250 people. Lainey made the move to Nashville in 2011 and spent nearly 10 years trying to make it, and living in her camper parked in a family friend’s recording studio parking lot. All the “hungry days” paid off for the resiliant spitfire artist. The past three years have brought the hits, the recogniztion, the awards, and now the sell-out shows. “Things a Man Oughta Know” and “Heart Like a Truck” are Lainey’s solo smash hits. She also had a #1 with Cole Swindell in “Never Say Never” and currently is flying up the chart with Hardy’s “Wait in the Truck.” Lainey is also inspiring young girls with her unique country style. Bringing bell bottoms into homes across America.
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6. The Mavericks
- July 23- South Shore Music Circus
- July 27- Cape Cod Melody Tent
Longtime Tent favorites the Mavericks are back! Lead singer Ralo Malo’s soaring vocals and his seriously skilled boundry-bending band light up a stage, and have been doing so for nearly 30 years. The Miami based band combines elements of Latin music with rock, country and Tex-Mex styles. The Grammy Award winners will have you stomping, clapping and cheering to their hits, “There Goes My Heart,” “What A Cryin’ Shame,” and “All You Ever Do is Bring Me Down.”
(Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana Music Association)
7. Little River Band
- July 21- South Shore Music Circus
- July 22 Cape Cod Melody Tent
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8. Tyler Hubbard
- July 27- South Shore Music Circus
- July 30- Cape Cod Melody Tent
The Georgia half of country music’s uber popular duo Florida Georgia Line struck out on his own in 2022 and is already churning out hit songs. He’s scored 2 from his solo debut project aleady, “Five Foot Nine” and the current “Dancin’ In The Country.” Tyler grew up in the church, and even became a worship leader in high school. He learned to play guitar and would work on hip hop rap beats with his friends after school. Florida Georgia Line became one of the best selling duos in country music history. Now, Hubbard is starting all over again, bringing his personal music and his story to Massachusetts this summer. We already know what a great entertainer he is, it’s should be a couple of high energy shows at the Tents.
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9. Gabby Barrett
- August 24- Cape Cod Melody Tent
The 23 year old American Idol contestant, who finished 3rd in 2018, has become a force in the music business. With her larger than life vocals, Gabby is a favorite touring act, opening for A-listers like Jason Aldean and Kane Brown. This summer you can see her on her own, up close performing her #1 hits like “I Hope,” “The Good Ones,” and “Pick Me Up.” Barrett is one of eight kids, and grew up in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She is the mother of 2 young children, daughter Bayla May and son Augustine Boone.
(Photo by Catherine Powell/Getty Images)
10. Jake Owen
- September 1- Cape Cod Melody Tent
- September 2- South Shore Music Circus
Country music superstar Jake Owen is back! Likely to be seen barefoot and dancing around the stage, the Vero Beach, Florida artist racked up his 10th #1 hit just last year with “Best Thing Since Backroads.” Jake has a twin brother, Jerod and is a father of 2 girls, Pearl and Paris. He is an avid golfer, and was pursuing the sport as a career, when an injury shut that dream down. The recovery period downtime led Owen straight to the guitar, and there’s been no putting it down since college. Jake’s signature song, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” not only was his first #1 hit, but it was named the most played song of the 2010s! The summer vibes are all over his catalog of hits, from “Beachin'” to “Days Of Gold” and “Down To The Honky Tonk.” He has a dynamic stage presence and loves going out into the audience and connecting with his fans.
