A Winter Gathering with Kathy Mattea
Skylands Performing Arts Center
Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville's finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed a remarkable 35-year career in Country, Bluegrass, and Folk music. Her artistry has garnered significant acclaim, including two Grammy Awards, four CMA Awards, four #1 country singles, and five gold albums, along with a platinum Greatest Hits collection.
Her latest album, “Pretty Bird,” produced by her longtime friend and roots music wizard Tim O'Brien, showcases a diverse range of songs that reflect her renewed dedication to singing. After working with a vocal coach, Mattea emerged with this poignant and eclectic collection, demonstrating her ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with musical versatility.
Beyond creating and recording music, Kathy Mattea is actively involved in public broadcasting. She contributed to Ken Burns' 2019 documentary for PBS, “Country Music,” sharing her insights on the genre's rich history. Recently, she took over as the host of the long-running NPR show “Mountain Stage,” succeeding founder Larry Groce. Through her music and public engagements, Mattea continues to touch the hearts of audiences while celebrating the art of song.
Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 35-year career in Country, Bluegrass and Folk music, including 2 Grammy wins, 4 CMA Awards, 4 #1 country singles, and five gold albums (plus a platinum Greatest Hits collection). Her latest album is “Pretty Bird", produced by her old friend, roots music wizard Tim O’Brien. The wideranging collection of songs chronicles a period of rededication to singing, digging back in with a vocal coach and emerging with a poignant and eclectic CD. In addition to creating and recording music and performing live on tour, Kathy is increasingly involved with public broadcasting, consulting and contributing on screen in Ken Burns’ 2019 documentary for PBS “Country Music”, and recently replacing founder Larry Groce as the host of the long-running NPR show “Mountain Stage”.
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