Country In The Country Announce 2027 Lineup
Country In The Country 2027 is bringing an array of talent to the Ellesmere A&P Showgrounds in Leeston on Saturday 13th March.
Direct from Nashville with her first ever performances in NZ, Callie Twisselman is the headline artist for 2027’s Country In The Country. She is accompanied by a stellar supporting bill including Steffany Beck, Benny Farrar, The Warratahs and Keith Pereira.
Expect fun and music for the whole family with gates opening at midday. Country In The Country promises to be a sun-soaked day of delicious food from local food trucks, rides and the obligatory line dancing.
Headliner Callie Twisselman is flying in from Nashville for her first ever NZ show. Callie, raised on a Californian ranch is the true country girl. She has toured across the globe, released a record with Dolly Parton, as well as Maddie and Tae, and is personally endorsed by Dolly Parton and their joint management.
Steffany Beck is an artist that is making noise over the airwaves and grows stronger every performance, originally from the USA and now based in Canterbury, her unique blend of Country and Pop is winning more fans every day, and she’s currently writing her new record between NZ and Nashville.
Benny Farrar is a new young Cantabrian with his roots firmly established in Americana culture, and his time spent in North Carolina and the Appalachian Mountains shines through in his magnificent songwriting. His ability to tell his own and other people’s stories, through song is indeed a marvel. The future is very bright for Benny.
The Warratahs are one of New Zealand’s best loved bands and were inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame in 2025. For nearly 40 years they have toured their iconic NZ music to audiences in New Zealand and Australia, from large festivals to small country towns and just about everywhere else in between. They have released 8 charting studio albums, winning gold and platinum awards for the songs that have become part of this country’s musical culture since 1987, when the band formed.
Keith Pereira is a country singer, songwriter and guitarist making a mark on the NZ country music scene. His rich country voice, high energy performances and guitar style blends a uniquely 90’s country sound with a modern twist. He is a powerhouse of talent, and you should all pay attention to Keith and his amazing band.
