Country star Chris Stapleton finally coming to Twin Cities on Oct. 7

His Xcel show will be the first headline appearance here for the star behind the best-selling, award-winning "Traveller."

March 31, 2017 at 12:17AM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Chris Stapleton/ Photo by Matt Sayles Associated Press
Chris Stapleton/ Photo by Matt Sayles Associated Press (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Best-selling, award-winning country star Chris Stapleton will make his first Twin Cities headline appearance on Oct. 7 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

A hit songwriter for the likes of George Strait and Darius Rucker, Stapleton released his debut, "Traveller," in 2015 and it led to four CMA Awards, including album of the year, and two Grammys, including best country album. "Traveller" was the top-selling country album of 2016.

He's finally getting around to coming to the Twin Cities. Opening acts will be Brent Cobb and Margo Price.

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. April 7 at Xcel box office and Ticketmaster outlet.

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Jon Bream

Critic / Reporter

Jon Bream has been a music critic at the Star Tribune since 1975, making him the longest tenured pop critic at a U.S. daily newspaper. He has attended more than 8,000 concerts and written four books (on Prince, Led Zeppelin, Neil Diamond and Bob Dylan). Thus far, he has ignored readers’ suggestions that he take a music-appreciation class.

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