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A photo of Sturgill Simpson performing on stage with blue stage lights behind him.

Sturgill Simpson Announces Two-Night Run at Red Rocks

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 25, 2025

Now performing as Johnny Blue Skies, Sturgill Simpson will play three-hour sets for two nights on the Rocks.

Drive-By Truckers Wants No Racist Assholes

By Teague Bohlen

Jun 17, 2025

Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood believes the personal is political, and the political is personal.

Post Malone on stage at Empower Field at Mile High for The Big ASS Stadium Tour.

Post Malone and Jelly Roll Bring Country and Hip-Hop Fusion to Mile High: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jun 16, 2025

Post Malone is proving once again why he’s one of the most dynamic performers in music today.

The Gasoline Lollipops Are Back With a Killer New Album

By Justin Criado

Jun 13, 2025

Twelve new songs showcase the band's penchant for swinging between country and cowpunk.

Pure Prairie League Is Back on Track

By Justin Criado

May 30, 2025

The legendary country-rock band plays Paramount Theatre on Sunday, June 1.

A photo showing Brad Paisley on stage at Red Rocks with his full stage production behind him.

Photos: Brad Paisley Made His Red Rocks Debut to a Sold-Out Crowd

By Brandon Johnson

May 25, 2025

Brad Paisley performed to a sold-out Red Rocks crowd on Saturday, May 25, 2025, for the third stop on his Truck Still Works World Tour. Support from Walker Hayes and Avery Anna.

Meet the Barlow, Colorado's Outlaw Country Band

By Emily Ferguson

May 6, 2025

The Barlow is proud of its roots, even if audiences inevitably ask, "Where the fuck is Arvada?"

From Yodeling in Walmart to Singing With Lana Del Rey, Country Crooner Mason Ramsey Is All Grown Up

By Justin Criado

Apr 30, 2025

The young roots musician will be performing at the Grizzly Rose on Friday, May 2.

Jason Isbell smiles while holding a guitar

Jason Isbell Gave Himself a Challenge, and He Won

By Emily Ferguson

Apr 29, 2025

After a whirlwind year, Jason Isbell crafted deeply felt songs that fans can hear on his Colorado run.

Sturgill Simpson performing on stage at Mission Ballroom on April 14, 2025.

Photos: Sturgill Simpson at Sold-Out Mission Ballroom Show

By Brandon Johnson

Apr 15, 2025

The country star brought his Who the F**k is Johnny Blue Skies? tour to Denver.

Dustin Lynch Teases His "Once-in-a-Lifetime" Red Rocks Performance

By John Flathman

Apr 14, 2025

The singer, who just landed the first country musician residency in Las Vegas, will be headlining the venue for his first time on April 16.

Old Crow Medicine Show Reflects on 20 Years of "Wagon Wheel"

By Justin Criado

Mar 21, 2025

Before the band became a household name, Old Crow Medicine Show spent five years busking across the U.S.

Sturgill Simpson Announces Two-Night Run at Mission Ballroom

By Westword Staff

Feb 13, 2025

The show will be part of the Who the F**ck Is Johnny Blue Skies Tour.

This Denver Band Just Signed to Monument Records

By Victoria Glidden

Jan 24, 2025

"Seeing their live show made it a no-brainer: We wanted to partner with this band and share their music with the world."

Kyle Moon & the Misled Is Pure Denver Americana

By Justin Criado

Jan 17, 2025

The group will play its new album with a matinee show at Oriental Theater on Sunday, January 19

Bison grazing in the snow at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Ten Places to Experience “Cowboy Core” in Metro Denver

By Abigail Bliss

Jan 9, 2025

Even when the Stock Show isn’t in town, there’s plenty of Western spirit around these parts.

Chris Stapleton Is Coming to Denver

By Westword Staff

Jan 9, 2025

The country star will be at Ball Arena with his All-American Road Show.

Keith Urban's rise to stardom is a testament to the borderless power of music.

Keith Urban Brings His High and Alive World Tour to Denver this Summer

By Gil Asakawa

Dec 19, 2024

Tickets are on sale now for the July 17 concert at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre.

Post Malone Announces Denver Show With Jelly Roll

By Westword Staff

Nov 19, 2024

Post Malone's "Big Ass Stadium Tour" is coming to Empower Field with special guest Jelly Roll.

Kellen Wall and Bryce Menchaca of Marfa standing in a field

This Local Band Is Bringing Denver Americana to the Masses

By Jason Heller

Nov 12, 2024

Denver's latest musical success story, Marfa, came out of nowhere — and is going places.

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The Best Country Concerts Touring to Denver

This Denver Country Artist Is Already Reaching International Audiences

Country

The Best Country Concerts Touring to Denver

This Denver Country Artist Is Already Reaching International Audiences

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