Kathy Mattea

Friday, December 12, 7:30 p.m.

In an era of grandstanding artistry and pop celebrities who change with each new trend, Kathy Mattea has remained grounded in who she is: a folk-based performer and a well-written song’s best friend. There is greatness in how Mattea interprets a song, whether it’s as touching as “Where’ve You Been” and “They Are the Roses” or as rousing as “Come From the Heart” and “Walking Away A Winner”. “Love at the Five and Dime” was Mattea’s first hit in 1986. Since then she has become one of country music’s most distinctive and critically acclaimed artists, with two Grammy awards and two CMA Female Vocalist of the Year awards. Her song “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses” was named CMA Single of the Year. Please welcome Kathy Mattea as she makes a return visit to the Gallagher-Bluedorn stage with a special holiday concert.