Kathy Mattea

Sunday, June 21 at 7:00 PM

City Winery Chicago Presents Kathy Mattea live on Sunday, June 21st at 7:00 PM! Hailed by The Washington Post as one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters, Kathy Mattea has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning more than four decades across country, bluegrass, and folk music. A two time Grammy Award winner, four time CMA Award recipient, and Grand Ole Opry member, her catalog includes four number one country singles and multiple gold albums, along with a platinum certified Greatest Hits collection. Known for her warm, expressive vocals and emotional depth, Mattea’s performances weave together Appalachian roots, acoustic textures, and timeless songwriting. Her recent work reflects a renewed dedication to the craft of singing, pairing classic material with newer selections that showcase her continued artistic growth. Beyond the stage, she remains a vital voice in American music culture through her work with public broadcasting, including her role as host of the long running NPR program Mountain Stage. Join us at City Winery Chicago for an intimate night of music, wine, and dining with one of Americana’s most respected and beloved artists. This special Friday night performance offers a rare chance to experience Kathy Mattea’s music up close in a setting designed for connection and listening.

Artist

Kathy Mattea

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Kathleen Alice Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass singer. Active since 1984 as a recording artist, she has charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including four that reached No. 1: "Goin' Gone", "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses", "Come from the Heart", and "Burnin' Old… Kathleen Alice Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass singer. Active since 1984 as a recording artist, she has charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including four that reached No. 1: "Goin' Gone", "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses", "Come from the Heart", and "Burnin' Old Memories", plus 12 more that charted within the top ten. She has released 14 studio albums, two Christmas albums, and one greatest hits album. Most of her material was recorded for Universal Music Group Nashville's Mercury Records Nashville division between 1984 and 2000, with later albums being issued on Narada Productions, her own Captain Potato label, and Sugar Hill Records. Among her albums, she has received five gold certifications and one platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). She has collaborated with Dolly Parton, Michael McDonald, Tim O'Brien, and her husband, Jon Vezner. Mattea is also a two-time Grammy Award winner: in 1990 for "Where've You Been", and in 1993 for her Christmas album Good News. Her style is defined by traditional country, bluegrass, folk, and Celtic music influences. She was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2025. Read moreShow less

Venue

West Loop

1200 W Randolph St Map ↗