From humble beginnings playing for tips at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville to holding the honor of being the only Canadian female member of the Grand Ole Opry, Terri Clark has solidified her place in the history books of country music. The multi-JUNO Award winner boasts over 5 million albums sold, three RIAA Platinum and two RIAA Gold-certified albums, Canadian Gold, Platinum, Double Platinum, and Triple Platinum-certified albums, thirteen Top Ten singles including six number ones in Canada and the U.S., 19 CCMA Awards, and multiple ACM and CMA 'Female Vocalist of the Year' Award nominations. In 2018 Terri was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and most recently in 2023, she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame - joining the likes of Joni Mitchell, Sarah McClachlan, Alanis Morissette, Neil Young, and Shania Twain in one of Canada's highest honors.
Clark has performed her hit singles like "Better Things To Do," "Poor Poor Pitiful Me," "Girls Lie Too," "Northern Girl," and "I Just Wanna Be Mad," to sold out audiences on both sides of the border, headlining her own shows and touring with megastars like George Straight, Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn, and Brad Paisley. Clark has also had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the biggest and most legendary names in music including Jann Arden, Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Reba McEntire, Johnny Reid, Dallas Smith, and Tanya Tucker. In 2022 and 2023 she hit the road again with McEntire, continuing to captivate audiences as she took command of the iconic stages of Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl and more.
Clark also hosts the internationally syndicated, CMA and ACM Award nominated radio show, Country Gold with Terri Clark, which can be heard on radio stations across the USA and Canada.
For more information visit:
www.terriclark.com
ABOUT DEANA CARTER:
Drenched in sun-kissed natural beauty both inside and out, Nashville native, Deana Carter,
didn't take a seemingly easy route to stardom, but instead chose to defy the conventional
expectations of the typical Nashville artist blueprint and make her own mark. And she did,
undeniably taking the industry and fans by storm with her wildly successful multi-platinum
international debut "Did I Shave My Legs For This?" more two decades ago. Anchored by the
dreamy super hit " Strawberry Wine", Carter showcased her own blend of country and retrorock
sprinkled with the folksy singer/songwriter qualities that have garnered Deana Carter welldeserved
respect and wild acclaim.
With EIGHT albums under her belt, Carter explores many subjects commonly shared over a
quaint dinner, afternoon coffee or a sunny day hike with a good friend.
Her last release of Southern Way of Life was her first dive as Label CEO on her own Little
Nugget Records, distributed by Sony/Red. These songs weave through the sometimes rocky
terrain of adulthood, including loss of love, relationships on many different levels, trials,
tribulations and simply put - life. As always, Instinctively autobiographical, the subject matter
mimics the interesting ride of Carter's own life - so far.
The daughter of famed studio guitarist and producer Fred Carter, Jr., Deana grew up exposed
to the wide variety of musicians her father worked with, including Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan,
Waylon Jennings, Simon & Garfunkel, Muddy Waters, Dolly Parton, and many more. Their
strong influence would eventually seep into Deana's own country-pop style, which reflects
qualities that can also be heard in similar artists now, such as Miranda Lambert and reflective
of artists like Sheryl Crow.
Developing her songwriting skills by trial and error at writer's nights throughout Nashville,
Carter eventually signed a writing deal with Polygram and soon after a record deal with Capitol
Records. One of her demo tapes happened to fall into the hands of none other than Willie
Nelson, who remembered Deana as a child. Impressed with how she'd grown as a songwriter,
Nelson asked Deana to perform along with John Mellencamp, Kris Kristofferson and Neil Young
as the only female solo artist to appear at Farm Aid VII in 1994.
Her debut album, "Did I Shave My Legs For This?" boasts six songs co-written and with the
album co-produced by Carter, was released to strong reviews in late summer 1996. By the end
of the year, the record had climbed to the top of both the country and pop charts, quickly
achieving multi-platinum status, with 3 number one singles in a row. A "first" for the genre,
Deana's celebrated debut album held this distinction and many ground breaking achievements
for more than 5 years and has become one of Country Music's most treasured classics of the
90's.
"Everything's Gonna Be Alright" followed in late 1998 and in 2001 Carter realized her dream of
performing with her dad on an intimate holiday album, aptly titled "Father Christmas." Making a
strong move towards adult pop Carter released "I'm Just a Girl" on Arista Records in 2003, the
same year Capitol Records released a Greatest Hits compilation. Follow-ups "The Story of My
Life" in 2005 and "The Chain" in 2007 were both released on Vanguard Records. In an effort to
pay homage to her musical roots and preserve her legendary father's label Nugget Records,
that famously presented some of the best in country music some 40 years ago, Carter opened
her own label, Little Nugget Records, on which her latest album "Southern Way of Life" was
released.
Carter now divides her time between Los Angeles, Florida and Nashville, writing and producing
for both the pop/rock and country markets when not on the road touring or making movies.
Her superstar success continues to be evident as the chart topper "You & Tequila", co-written
with Matraca Berg and recorded by Kenny Chesney, was nominated as CMA's "Song of the
Year", as well as two Grammy nods, notable the coveted "Song of the Year" , and, also,
received a nomination as ACM's "Song of the Year". You and Tequila received a coveted
'Songs I Wished I'd Written' by the NSAI in Nashville, something Deana treasures, coming from
her hometown music community.
Carter also co-wrote and produced an album for recording artist Audra Mae & the Almighty
Sound, while putting the finishing touches on her own "Southern Way of Life."
She has recently held a Governor's seat on the Grammy Board for the Recording Academy and
served on the Producer's & Engineer's Wing, The Membership Committee, & held an active
voice for Artists & Creators with Advocacy in Washington, D. C. & throughout the last year for
Pandemic Relief.
Singer, songwriter, producer - Deana Carter continues to defy conventional expectations,
making waves as she makes great music, tours, & makes movies.
Plan Your Visit:▼
Parking: Free parking is available at the venue. Please have patience and be respectful when leaving our parking lots after the show.
Ticket Office: For ticket sales and assistance with ticket orders, please visit our box office or call 260-768-4725. Box Office hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10am to 7pm. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, no exception.
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Rain or Shine Events: All events are rain or shine. In the event of hazardous weather during an event, please follow the safety directions given by venue staff and displayed on digital screens.
Bag Policy: For safety and efficiency, we recommend entering without a purse or bag at our venues. If essential items are needed, we encourage guests to bring them in a small, clear purse. All non-clear purses will be searched, and this will be enforced upon entry at our Performing Arts Center. Diaper Bags for families with small children and bags with required medical items are permitted. No oversized purses, tote or duffel bags, or backpacks of any type will be allowed.
Prohibited Items: Please review the prohibited items list before you come to an event. This list can be found on our FAQ page.
Concessions: Refreshments are available for purchase within the venue. No outside food, candy, or beverages are allowed.
Bar Service: We do have beer and wine service available at most of our PAC concerts. Hours of service vary, depending on show schedule, but the bar is typically open for at least 90 minutes once doors are open.
No Smoking: Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the venue.
Safety and Security Policies: All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted without a ticket. For a complete list of prohibited items and venue policies, visit our FAQ page.
Accessibility: For complete information on our services, please visit the Accessibility section of our FAQ page.
Dining Packages: Buffet dining at our Blue Gate Restaurant can be added to any ticket price for your convenience. Price would include meal but not gratuity. To ensure guests have time to dine, we suggest arriving no later than 2 hours prior to show time, in case the restaurant is on a wait.
Hotel Reservations: If you need hotel accommodations, consider staying at our Blue Gate Garden Inn – adjacent to the Performing Arts Center! For more information and to check availability, visit https://www.bluegategardeninn.com/ or call 260.768.4725.