With tours from legends to up-and-comers, Pittsburgh country music fans will have plenty of opportunities to bust out their cowboy boots and hats this year.

In June, the city will have four straight nights of concerts, two from Morgan Wallen at PNC Park followed by two nights of Taylor Swift at Acrisure Stadium.

Here’s a look at what’s on tap this year:

Feb. 25: Carrie Underwood

Former “American Idol” champ and multiple Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood brings the second leg of her Denim & Rhinestones Tour to PPG Paints Arena. Jimmie Allen will open the show.

Best-known song: “Before He Cheats”

AP The Oak Ridge Boys at the Music City Walk of Fame on Oct. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. From left are Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban.  

March 12: Oak Ridge Boys

The Oak Ridge Boys return to their regular stomping grounds when they visit Western Pennsylvania, visiting the Palace Theatre for an afternoon show on their Front Porch Singin’ Tour.

Best-known song: “Elvira”

Amy Harris/Invision/AP Kelsea Ballerini performs during CMA Fest 2022 on June 10, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.  

March 18: Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini brings her Heartfirst Tour to Stage AE, joined by Georgia Webster.

Best-known song: “Peter Pan”

Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Ronnie Dunn (left) and Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn arrive at the 56th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 9, 2022, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.  

May 12: Brooks & Dunn

Top-selling country music duo Brooks & Dunn will play PPG Paints Arena on their Reboot Arena Tour. They’ll be joined by Scotty McCreery.

Best-known song: “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”

Tribune-Review Blake Shelton performs during a sold-out show on March 19, 2016, at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.  

March 24: Blake Shelton

Country star and “The Voice” coach Blake Shelton is hitting the road for the Back to the Honky Tonk Tour, with its second-to-last stop at PPG Paints Arena. The opening acts are Carly Pearce and Jackson Dean.

Best-known song: “God’s Country”

Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Brett Young performs “Mercy” at the 52nd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.  

March 31: Brett Young

Country singer Brett Young brings his 5 Tour 3 2 1 show to Stage AE. He’ll be joined by Morgan Evans and Ashley Cooke.

Best-known song: “In Case You Didn’t Know”

AP Luke Combs performs on the second night of the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival on Sept. 24, 2022, in Las Vegas.  

April 29: Luke Combs

Country star Luke Combs has graduated from arenas to football stadiums, and he will headline Acrisure Stadium, with support from Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb.

Best-known song: “Beautiful Crazy”

Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review Hank Williams Jr. sings the national anthem before the Steelers-Jets playoff game on Jan. 15, 2005, at Heinz Field.  

June 10: Hank Williams Jr.

Country legend Hank Williams Jr. heads to the Pavilion at Star Lake with opening act Old Crow Medicine Show.

Best-known song: “All My Rowdy Friends Are Here On Monday Night”

AP Morgan Wallen performs “You Proof” during the 56th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 9, 2022, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.  

June 14-15: Morgan Wallen

Country star Morgan Wallen brings his One Night at a Time Tour for two shows at PNC Park. He’ll be joined by Hardy, Ernest and Bailey Zimmerman.

Best-known song: “Whiskey Glasses”

Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review Taylor Swift performs the opening song of her Reputation Stadium Tour show on Aug. 7, 2018, at Heinz Field.  

June 16-17: Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift has roots in country music before making the transition to pop. She’ll bring her Eras Tour to Acrisure Stadium for two sold-out shows, with support from Girl In Red, Gracie Abrams and Owenn.

Best-known song: “Love Story”

AP Eric Church performs a medley at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.  

July 8: Eric Church

Country singer-songwriter Eric Church visits the Pavilion at Star Lake for The Outsiders Revival Tour. Opening the show are Koe Wetzel and Shane Smith & the Saints.

Best-known song: “Smoke a Little Smoke”

AP Shania Twain arrives at the People’s Choice Awards on Dec. 6, 2022, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.  

July 13: Shania Twain

Pop-country star Shania Twain brings her Queen of Me Tour to the Pavilion at Star Lake, her first show in Pittsburgh since 2018 at PPG Paints Arena.

Best-known song: “Man! I Feel Like A Woman”

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Luke Bryan performs “Light It Up”at the 51st annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.  

Aug. 19: Luke Bryan

Country singer — and “American Idol” judge — Luke Bryan brings his “Country on Tour” to the Pavilion at Star Lake. Special guests on the tour include Chayce Beckham, Tyler Braden, Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, Jon Langston, Conner Smith, Alana Springsteen, Hailey Whitters and DJ Rock, but no word yet on which will appear at this show.

Best-known song: Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day

Johnny Van Zant, front, and Michael Cartellone of Lynyrd Skynyrd perform prior to a NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2022, in Concord, N.C.  

Sept. 3: Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top

Lynyrd Skynyrd might not technically be a country band, but why split hairs over the quintessential southern rock band? They’re co-headlining the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour with ZZ Top, with special guest Uncle Kracker at the Pavilion at Star Lake.

Best-known song: “Free Bird”/”Sharp Dressed Man”

Amy Harris/Invision/AP Parker McCollum performs during CMA Fest 2022 on June 12, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.  

Sept. 16: Parker McCollum

Country singer Parker McCollum visits UPMC Events Center along with special guest Jackson Dean.

Best-known song: “Pretty Heart”

Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP Henry Paul of the Outlaws performs at the Stagecoach Festival at the Empire Club on April 26, 2015, in Indio, Calif.  

Nov. 10: The Outlaws

Country rock band The Outlaws, along with the Atlanta Rhythm Section, will play at the Palace Theatre.

Best-known song: “There Goes Another Love Song”

Note: Country singers/bands that are on tour or will be touring this year that won’t be coming to Pittsburgh (yet): Old Dominion, Elle King, Kane Brown, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Thomas Rhett, Walker Hayes, the Zac Brown Band and Kenny Chesney (he is playing State College and Wilkes-Barre, though).

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