Country coming to the Bay Area
Dust off your Stetson and join the crowd! Here’s a primer of the major country acts coming to the Bay Area in the coming months.
Dierks Bentley: The country singer from Arizona with more than 15 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Charts is on his “What the Hell World Tour” in support of his eighth studio album, “Black.” Get there early enough to catch the mystery bluegrass band with the familiar faces. With Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi. 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. www.livenation.com
Listen: Dierks Bentley, “Somewhere on a Beach,” https://youtu.be/JgpmFp2DViA
Chris Stapleton: With his breakthrough release, “Traveller,” recently reclaiming the No. 1 position in its 118th week on Billboard’s Country Album Chart, Kentucky-born Stapleton remains the most exciting new star in country music. With Anderson East and Lucie Silvas. 7 p.m. Sept. 1. Shoreline Amphitheatre. www. livenation.com
Listen: Chris Stapleton, “Tennessee Whiskey,” https://youtu.be/4zAThXFOy2c
Eric Church: The singer-songwriter and guitarist from North Carolina gives his brand of country a kick of rock ’n’ roll. His most recent album, “Mr. Misunderstood,” won the Album of the Year prize at the 2016 Country Music Awards. With Margo Price. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2-3. Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys, Highway 50 Stateline Ave.,Stateline, Nev. http://apeconcerts.com
Listen: Eric Church, “Record Year,” https:// youtu.be/gvvYMxV6TmI
Florida Georgia Line: With their latest album, 2016’s “Dig Your Roots,” having gone platinum
— just one of three country artists to earn that distinction last year — the country duo continues to watch its star rise. Its success no doubt has been buoyed by cross-genre collaborations with artists like Backstreet Boys (“God, Your Mama, and Me”), Jason Derulo (“This Is How We Roll”) and show opener Nelly (“Cruise”). With Chris Lane and Nelly. 7 p.m. Sept. 15. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord; 7 p.m. Sept. 16. Shoreline Amphitheatre. www.livenation.com
Listen: Florida Georgia Line featuring Nelly, “Cruise (Remix),” https://youtu.be/ bmZ9xRO7M9M
Jason Aldean: Taking a break from recording his eighth studio album and follow-up to 2016’s “They Don’t Know,” Aldean is on the road demonstrating why he’s been the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year for two years running. With Chris Young, Kane Brown and Dee Jay Silver. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Concord Pavilion; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Shoreline Amphitheatre. www.live nation.com
Listen: Jason Aldean, “Dirt Road Anthem,” https://youtu.be/Lb9q1ScC4cg
Luke Bryan: The singer who has scored seven No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country Album Chart is out on his “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day Tour,” which takes its title from his hit of the same name. For those who missed it, that was Bryan singing the national anthem at 2017 Super Bowl at Houston’s NRG Stadium. With Brett Eldredge. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Concord Pavilion; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Shoreline Amphitheatre. www.live nation.com
Listen: Luke Bryan, “Play It Again,” https://youtu.be/ALV-QtDFpSw
Zac Brown Band: The genre-busting eightpiece country outfit is out on the road again, promoting its latest back-to-basics release, “Welcome Home.” 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Shoreline Amphitheatre. www. livenation.com
Listen: Zac Brown Band, “Chicken Fried,” https://youtu.be/e4ujS1er1r0