One of Country's legendary voices is celebrating the 35th anniversary of their debut album in the Empire State.

Maybe you did the math already. A 35th-anniversary celebration? That has to mean we are talking about one of the members of the legendary Country Class of 1989.

The Class of '89

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Regarding eras or periods, 1989 may be the greatest year ever for new Country artists arriving on the music scene. 1989 is the year that gave us 4 Country icons, some of the most legendary artists ever to sing a note or strum a guitar.

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How crazy is it that Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, and Clint Black debuted in the same year and reached such dizzying heights in their respective careers? It was one of the golden eras of Country music.

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Their longevity and they helped popularize Country music in the 90's speaks volumes about their dedication to their craft. A testament to their greatness and success is all four artists are still performing and making music and one of them will visit Upstate New York this summer to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their debut album.

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Clint Black To Bring 'Killin Time' 35th Anniversary Tour To New York

Clint Black stormed onto the Country music scene with his authentic voice, killer guitar licks, and a group of amazing songs on his 1989 debut album 'Killin' Time.' The title track, 'A Better Man,' 'Nobody's Home,' and 'Walkin' Way' all hit #1 on the Country charts, establishing Clint as one of Country's 4 newest superstars.

Clint is currently out on the road performing this legendary album in its entirety! You can see Clint perform all these iconic songs live when he comes to del Lago Resort and Casino in Waterloo (about 45 west of Syracuse) on Saturday, July 6th. According to Clint's website, this is the first time he has performed the whole album live!

Tickets for this show are available now through the del Lago website.

Every Country Artist Performing In Upstate NY In 2024

It is going to be another big year of Country shows in 2024, and here is a complete list of artists already scheduled to perform in the year ahead in the Capital Region and all over Upstate New York. Dierks Bentley, Hardy, Brooks & Dunn, Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, Kane Brown, Tim McGraw, and so many others are already on this list! Don't miss your favorite Country stars - keep checking back here as we will be adding lots of shows in the weeks and months ahead.

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff

 

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