Country Thunder Alberta is set to take place from August 18-20 at Fort Calgary in Calgary, Alberta. A favourite for Country fans in Alberta, the lineup features some incredibly talented, and very popular country artists. Picking favorites might prove challenging given the abundance of talent, yet that’s precisely the task at hand for us at Canadian Beats Media. Allow me to emphasize that our selection of five acts is by no means intended to deter you from enjoying the entirety of the performances. Nevertheless, in this particular segment of the Top Five, we’re directing our spotlight toward these exceptional five artists!
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Midland
Hailing from Dripping Springs, TX lead vocalist Mark Wystrach fronts Midland’s rich sound that is rounded out with lead guitarist/ vocalist Jess Carson and bass player/ vocalist Cameron Duddy.
The trio was also named New Vocal Group of the Year at the 2018 ACM Awards and are bringing listeners a resurgence of their thick harmonies, sad melodies, tart lyrics, and steel guitar with their latest album THE LAST RESORT: GREETINGS FROM (Big Machine Records).
Playing the Main Stage at Country Thunder in Calgary on Friday, August 18, at 7:00 pm.
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Flaysher
Based on the last name of two small-town Albertan brothers, Flaysher is a Canadian country duo with some grit in their blood harmonies.
The duo recently released their highly anticipated country-rock anthem, “Smoke Signals.” The track is a country-rock anthem that gets the heart pounding. It defines their artistic identity by showcasing the duo’s ability to strike the balance that has become their signature sound.
Playing the Main Stage at Country Thunder in Calgary on Saturday, August 19 at 1:00 pm and at Country 105 Stage at 6:30 pm.
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Mackenzie Carpenter
Hailing from the small town of Hull, GA, Mackenzie Carpenter is certainly no stranger to the country music circuit. With past hits, “Don’t Mess With Exes,” “Huntin’ Season,” and “Can’t Nobody,” each garnering well over 1 million streams on Spotify, Mackenzie has made a name for herself, and she’s just getting started.
Her self-titled EP was released on April 14, via Big Machine Records, which features those previous three tracks, plus two more!
Playing the Main Stage at Country Thunder Calgary on Sunday, August 20 at 2:00 pm.
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Travis Dolter
Alberta’s own, Travis Dolter is a talented singer-songwriter/musician who has been heavily influenced by country music and old rock ‘n roll; his originals reflect his small-town roots. Sharing a mix of music from the 50s to current hits, alongside story-filled originals, Travis’s witty sense of humour and personality make for a memorable show.
His latest single, “Before the Ice Melts” was released in June, and follows up his EP, Every Song, which was released in February of 2023. Every Song features the singles, “Somewhere” and “Then It Comes Around,” which both garnered over 75K streams on Spotify.
Playing the Country 105 Stage at Country Thunder Calgary on Friday, August 18, at 6:30 pm.
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Kalsey Kulyk
Originally from Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, now residing in Nashville, Kalsey Kulyk is a name you’ve likely heard in the Canadian country music scene, as well as abroad. She released her self-titled, seven-track, debut album, which has garnered over one million streams globally and was nominated for the CCMA Award for Roots Album of the Year.
Her most recent single, “Love Me Like an Outlaw” was unveiled in June, and follows previous releases “Ain’t Enough Whiskey” and “Big Deal.”
Playing the Country 105 Stage at Country Thunder Calgary on Sunday, August 20, at 3:00 pm.
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