BARRE – Country, bluegrass and folk icon Kathy Mattea peerforms at the Barre Opera House on Friday, April 17, at 8 p.m.
Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Mattea has enjoyed acclaim during her 35-year career, including two Grammy wins, four Country Music Association Awards, four No. 1 country singles and five gold albums (plus a platinum Greatest Hits collection). On October 11, 2025, she was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, with long-time friend Trisha Yearwood introducing her to the stage.
In addition to creating and recording music and performing live on tour, Mattea is involved with public broadcasting, consulting and contributing on screen in Ken Burns’ 2019 documentary for PBS “Country Music,” and recently replaced founder Larry Groce as the host of the long-running NPR show “Mountain Stage.”
Tickets for Mattea are online only at barreoperahouse.org or call the Barre Opera House at (802) 476-8188. The Opera House, at 6 North Main Street in Barre, is handicapped accessible and equipped for the hearing impaired.
