Josh Ward is bringing his Texas-bred country sound to Coyote Joe’s — and this is the kind of night built for cold drinks, steel guitar, two-stepping, and songs that feel straight out of a real honky-tonk.
With a voice full of grit and a style rooted in classic country, rodeo life, and barroom storytelling, Josh Ward has built a loyal following by keeping it honest. His songs hit that sweet spot between tough and heartfelt — from the dance-floor pull of “All About Lovin’,” to the whiskey-soaked heartache of “Whiskey & Whitley,” to fan favorites like “Sent Me You,” “Broken Heart,” and “Brand New Whiskey.”
After making his mark with albums like Promises, Holding Me Together, and More Than I Deserve, Josh continued to prove why he’s one of Texas country’s most respected voices. With his unmistakable baritone, real-deal country arrangements, and a live show built on grit, heart, and hard-earned miles, Josh Ward brings the kind of sound that feels made for Coyote Joe’s.
Now, fresh off the momentum of Same Ol’ Cowboy, Different Rodeo, Josh is bringing the full country experience to Charlotte: the shuffles, the heartbreak songs, the boot-stomping crowd favorites, and the kind of no-frills live energy that keeps the dance floor moving all night.
With Out of the Blue kicking off the night, this is set to be one of those shows where the room feels like a Texas dancehall from the very first song.
Concert Tickets
Limited Advance $12.00/ea
All Others $15.00/ea
Doors Open: 7pm
*All shows are General Admission. You must be at least 18 years old to be admitted, NO exceptions.*
96.9 The Kat’s Rising Stars Concert is taking over Coyote Joe’s — and this lineup is stacked with the voices, songs, and personalities shaping what is next in country music.
Five artists. One stage. One night packed with honest storytelling, blue-collar anthems, traditional-country swagger, heart-on-your-sleeve songs, and the kind of rowdy live energy Coyote Joe’s was built for.
Tyler Nance brings raw emotion, rural grit, and a voice made for songs that feel lived-in. From the undeniable pull of “Keeps Me Sane” to the hard-hitting honesty of “Whiskey Me or the Pain” and “Shovel,” Tyler’s music lands somewhere between a late-night confession and a back-road singalong.
Shane Profitt delivers modern country with a working-man backbone. Songs like “How It Oughta Be,” “Long Live Country,” and “Comes With The Country” are big-hearted, hard-earned, and built to be turned up loud with a room full of people singing right back.
Taylor Austin Dye is bringing straight-from-Kentucky fire, fearless storytelling, and no shortage of attitude. With fan favorites including “Rest in Peace,” “Bible Belt,” and “Damn Good Day,” Taylor knows how to turn sharp lyrics, rowdy country roots, and powerhouse energy into a moment the entire room feels.
Cole Goodwin keeps the honky-tonk heartbeat front and center. His textured vocals, traditional sound, and old-school country swagger shine through songs like “Howdy,” “Dust On The Dance Floor,” and “Where She’s Coming From.”It is country music with real roots, fresh energy, and a sound made for the Coyote Joe’s dance floor.
Kelsey Hart brings the heart, pairing a powerful songwriter’s touch with the warmth and punch of ’90s-inspired country. From the love story behind “Life With You” to the energy of “Fireworks” and the summertime memories of “Burn My Summer,” Kelsey’s songs are built around real life, big choruses, and lyrics that stay with you.
Together, these five artists represent everything country fans love right now: authentic voices, unforgettable hooks, real stories, and songs that sound even better with a cold drink in your hand and a packed house singing along.
This is your chance to catch five rising artists on one stage, hear the songs already making noise, and discover the names you will be hearing everywhere next.
Charlotte-area country artist Landon Cline will open the night at Coyote Joe’s.
Landon is the 2026 96.9 The Kat Carolina Country Bracket winner, taking home this year’s title with his debut single “Earthquake,” now streaming on all platforms.
If you’ve spent a night at Coyote Joe’s, there’s a good chance you’ve already seen him on our stage.
Landon plays keys with our very own Out of the Blue Band — but on October 8, he’s stepping out from behind the keyboard and into the spotlight with his own music.
DON’T WAIT — THESE STARS ARE RISING FAST.
Concert Tickets
Limited Advance $9.69/ea
All Others $20.00/ea
Doors Open: 7pm
*All shows are General Admission. You must be at least 18 years old to be admitted, NO exceptions.*
Lauren Alaina is bringing The Stages Tour to Coyote Joe’s — and this is the kind of country night built for big voices, big feelings, and singing every word right back.
With powerhouse vocals, Southern charm, and songs that hit straight from the heart, Lauren Alaina has become one of country music’s most recognizable and magnetic performers. Her music blends confidence, vulnerability, and arena-ready hooks — from the self-belief of “Road Less Traveled,” to the feel-good warmth of “Getting Good,” to the massive singalong moments of “What Ifs” and “ONE BEER.”
Now, Lauren is stepping into a brand-new chapter with Stages, a project built around growth, heartbreak, healing, joy, and every version of herself that got her here. With new songs like “All My Exes” and “Raining Whiskey” already making noise, The Stages Tour is set to bring fans the full Lauren Alaina experience: the hits, the new favorites, the emotional moments, and the kind of live energy Coyote Joe’s was made for.
From small-town Georgia dreams to multi-Platinum country success, Lauren has built her career on songs that feel personal, powerful, and impossible not to sing along with. This show is all about every stage of the journey — the highs, the heartbreaks, the confidence, the comeback, and the country-party moments that keep the room loud all night.
With Ashley Kutcher and Out of the Blue kicking off the night, this is set to be one of those shows where the crowd is locked in from the first song and the energy never lets up.
DON’T WAIT — THIS ONE IS GOING TO MOVE FAST.
Concert Tickets
Limited Advance $18.00/ea
All Others $20.00/ea
Doors Open: 7pm
ULTIMATE VIP MEET & GREET EXPERIENCE
$119.00/ea
PREMIUM TICKET VIP PACKAGE
$70.00
*All shows are General Admission. You must be at least 18 years old to be admitted, NO exceptions.*
Jake Worthington is bringing the Intent to Tonk Tour to Coyote Joe’s for a night built around neon lights, two-stepping, cold drinks, and real-deal country music.
Rooted in Texas honky-tonks, heartbreak, and hard-country tradition, Jake has become one of the strongest modern voices carrying classic country forward. His music strikes the perfect balance between old-school authenticity and a fresh, unmistakably current sound—from the slow-burning heartbreak of “State You Left Me In” and the barroom swagger of “Pop Goes the Whiskey” to the straight-ahead confidence of “How Do You Honky Tonk.”
After making his mark with his self-titled debut album, Jake kept the momentum rolling with When I Write the Song, a collection packed with fiddle, steel guitar, sharp storytelling, and songs made for crowded dance floors and last call. Featuring fan favorites such as “It Ain’t the Whiskey,” “I’m the One,” and “Hello Shitty Day,” the album proves what fans already know: Jake Worthington doesn’t just play country music—he lives it.
Now, the Intent to Tonk Tour is bringing the full honky-tonk experience to Charlotte: shuffles, tear-in-your-beer ballads, dance-floor burners, and the kind of live energy Coyote Joe’s was made for.
Out of the Blue will help kick off the night and get the dance floor moving early.
Also joining the lineup is rising Carolina sensation Bailey Marie, whose music video for “Honky Tonk Hallelujah” was filmed right here at Coyote Joe’s. Haven’t seen it yet? Be sure to check it out before the show: Watch “Honky Tonk Hallelujah”.
DON’T WAIT—THIS ONE IS GOING TO MOVE FAST.
Concert Tickets
Limited Advance $18.00/ea
All Others $20.00/ea
Doors Open: 7pm
*All shows are General Admission. You must be at least 18 years old to be admitted, NO exceptions.*
Ashley Cooke is bringing The Baby Blues Tour to Coyote Joe’s — and this is the kind of country night built for singing every word back.
With a sound that blends heartbreak, honesty, and arena-ready energy, Ashley Cooke has quickly become one of country music’s most exciting rising voices. Her songs hit that perfect line between emotional and electric — from the raw storytelling of “it’s been a year,” to the late-night confidence of “your place,” to the bold, blue-eyed attitude of “baby blues.”
After breaking through with her debut album shot in the dark, Ashley earned her first Country radio No. 1 with “your place,” a Gold-certified hit that helped introduce fans everywhere to her mix of vulnerable lyrics, sharp hooks, and powerhouse vocals.
Now, fresh off the momentum of ace — featuring fan favorites like “the hell you are” and “baby blues” — Ashley is bringing the full experience to Charlotte: the songs you’ve had on repeat, the breakup anthems, the big choruses, and the kind of live energy Coyote Joe’s was made for.
With McCoy Moore and Out of the Blue kicking off the night, this is set to be one of those shows where the room is loud before the first chorus even hits.
$1 of every ticket sold on The Baby Blues Tour will go towards the Ashley Cooke Fund to benefit The Onsite Foundation’s Creatives Support Network, which provides free mental-health support, education, and resources specifically designed for members of the songwriting community.
DON’T WAIT — THIS ONE IS GOING TO MOVE FAST.
Concert Tickets
Limited Advance $18.00/ea
All Others $20.00/ea
Ashley’s Surf & Social Club VIP
$95.00/ea
Doors Open: 7pm
*All shows are General Admission. You must be at least 18 years old to be admitted, NO exceptions.*
Fresh off a breakout year that has taken him from regional Queensland to the global country stage, Mack Geiger is returning to North America for his biggest headline tour to date.
The Australian-born singer has quickly become one of the most exciting country exports, following a career-defining debut US tour where he sold out three of five headline shows and performed at some of America’s most iconic country venues, including Cain’s Ballroom, Billy Bob’s Texas, and Gruene Hall. The momentum continued with Mack’s Grand Ole Opry debut, marking a major milestone in his rapidly rising career.
His breakthrough single “String By” has cemented Mack as a global country artist, climbing into the Top 30 on Spotify’s Viral 50 USA, the Top 50 on the Billboard Hot Country Chart, the Top 40 on the Global Country Shazam Chart, and becoming his first official US country radio single. The track continues to build momentum, as his first ever single to country radio, it is currently sitting inside the Top 60 of the Billboard Country Radio Charts.
Following the release of his latest single “Pouring”, Mack is heading back to North America for the When It’s Pouring 2026 Tour - his biggest international headline run yet. The tour will see Mack bring his signature blend of neo-traditional country storytelling, Australian roots, and modern energy to fans across North America.
From cattle stations in regional Queensland to sold-out rooms across the United States, Mack Geiger is proving that authentic country stories can travel anywhere. This next chapter marks the continued rise of one of the most exciting voices in country music
DON’T WAIT — THIS ONE IS GOING TO MOVE FAST.
Concert Tickets
Limited Advance $
All Others $
Doors Open: 7pm
*All shows are General Admission. You must be at least 18 years old to be admitted, NO exceptions.*
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