Clint Black

WHEELING — Country Star Clint Black is bringing his Back On The Blacktop Tour to the Capitol Theatre this Thursday, April 23.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and show time is 7 p.m. with opening act Gareth.

A true triple threat singer/guitarist/songwriter, Black has sold more than 20 million records, written and recorded 22 No. 1 singles, and has been awarded nearly two-dozen Gold and Platinum awards, a Grammy, and numerous CMA, ACM and American Music Awards. He’s a member of the Grand Ole Opry and has been honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Nashville Walk of Fame. His musical style encompasses traditional country, honky-tonk and Western swing. From the beginning, Black’s biggest influences were Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and especially Merle Haggard, to whom his smooth baritone voice was initially compared.

One-fourth of country music’s storied Class of 1989, Black’s meteoric rise began with “Killin’ Time,” which produced five consecutive number one singles on the Billboard Hot Country charts. His break-out success put Black on a fast track to super-stardom. Eventually, Black’s wide-spread appeal and his own creative curiosity lead him into the world of acting where he earned roles in dozens of TV shows and feature films including “Maverick,” “Anger Management,” “The Larry Sanders Show” and many others. The fifth season of his own talk show, “Talking in Circles,” is currently airing on Circle TV and was awarded “Best Talk Show” in Cynopsis Media’s Best of the Best and Rising Star Awards. This year Black received the Poet’s Award at the ACM Honors, an award given to the most remarkable and enduring talents in country music songwriting.

Rising Country star Gareth has carved out a sound where Irish Folk and American Country intersect, bringing heartfelt storytelling, energy, and soul to every song. Ever since his cover of Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season” went viral – amassing tens of millions of streams and introducing him to audiences worldwide, Gareth has released two EPs that have earned over 25 million streams, signed a publishing deal with BMG and relocated to Nashville to further his career. His original songs, including “What You Don’t Know” and the poignant “Last Thing I Do,” showcase his unique blend of Country roots and Irish influences.

Tickets to the show are available at CapitolTheatreWheeling.com or at the ticket office.