Country music icon Shania Twain to perform huge summer concert a short drive from Bristol

Country music icon Shaina Twain will play a huge concert a short drive from Bristol this summer.

The best-selling female country music star of all time will headline her first-ever Welsh show at Chepstow Summer Sessions.

She will perform for 30,000 fans on Friday, July 5 and is the latest headliner to be confirmed for the inaugural Chepstow Summer Sessions, joining the likes of Tom Jones and Hozier.

Shania Twain will be joined by the multi-platinum and multi-award-winning singer Calvin Harris, aka Rag’n’Bone Man.

Rising to fame in the mid-1990s with her album "The Woman in Me" , Twain revolutionised country music with her unique blend of pop sensibility and country flair. Her 1997 release, "Come On Over" became the best-selling studio album of all time by a female act in any genre and the best-selling country music album, featuring iconic hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" and "You're Still the One''. 

Known for her empowering lyrics and dynamic stage presence, Twain has won numerous awards, including five GRAMMYs, and has sold over 100 million records, securing her position as the best-selling female country artist and one of the all-time music greats.

Peter Taylor, co-founder of promoters Cuffe and Taylor, said: "We are beyond excited to have the incredible Shania Twain, the undisputed 'Queen of Country Pop', perform at Chepstow Summer Sessions this July. Shania's phenomenal blend of country and pop, along with her spectacular stage presence, has captivated millions worldwide. Her performance is set to be a standout moment, bringing her chart-topping hits and dynamic energy to our stage.”  Tickets for the show at Chepstow Racecourse go on general sale Friday 16 February 2024 at 9am via smmrsessions.com / ticketmaster.co.uk.