Tate Stevens Headlines at the Kearney Amphitheater

Kearney’s Summer Concert Series is back at the amphitheater with the Kearney Country Showdown this Saturday. The featured performer is up and coming country star Tate Stevens. 

Tate Stevens leads off Kearney’s Summer Concert Series

Stevens won Fox's The X Factor in 2012 and also scored a Top 5 album. He found success when his song “Holler If You're With Me,” which debuted during a Pepsi commercial that aired during the Grammys, was chosen to be featured during the Southeastern Conference basketball tournament.

“Music drives me,” he says. “It is really deep down in my soul. That is who I am –the music. I love performing for people because music makes people feel good. I love it when people say, ‘That song spoke to me.’”

After his X Factor victory, Tate quickly released his self-titled first album, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Music critic Chuck Dauphin says, “What really sets Stevens apart is his way with a ballad. He demonstrates a depth that brings to mind artists such as one of his biggest influences, Garth Brooks. Tate Stevens shows on his debut album that he's got the talent to be a long-term voice in this business.”

His second album takes his music to the next level in every area, from the songwriting and song selection to the vocal performance and production. He has captured a fresh sound that fits comfortably with today's chart-topping hits, but features a strong foundation of substance and timeless messages. With the life he's led, it would be impossible to create music devoid of meaning or real emotion.

The Kearney Country Showdown also features local artists Big Time Grain Co., Craig Sheller, and Cody Vanderau. The show starts at 5 pm on Saturday, August 7; amphitheater gates open at 4 pm. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the Gate. Advanced tickets can be purchased through KearneyAmphitheater.com.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story