Coast City Country 2024 Day 2 – Live Review

On April 20th, not even the storm and rain could stop fans from attending the 2nd day of Coast City Country at BC Place in Vancouver, BC.

Act 1: Alli Walker
Rising country music star and fellow Canadian Alli Walker opened day two of Coast City Country Music.
Alli released her debut album The Basement Sessions in 2019, and has since built a powerful reputation as a relatable, down to earth musician with songs like “I Like Big Trucks.” Alli was the perfect performer to start the day, entertaining the growing crowd with her high energy personality and electric bagpipes, likely a new experience for many of those in attendance.

Act 2: Dylan Marlowe
The second artist and rising star on day two, Dylan Marlowe brought his brand of rock-inspired country, woodland camouflauge to the festival. A relative newcomer to the music scene (Dylan broke through as COVID began to spread), Dylan quickly turned covers of “Drivers License” into several hits including “All About It” and an opening act role on Cole Swindell‘s tour.

Act 3: Josh Ross
Ross‘s passion for music began growing up in Burlington, Ontario, where he learned to write poems and lyrics after experiencing injuries and isolation. He began to develop a connection with music, where his passions led him to Nashville and where developed his sound and artistry. Ross‘s music incorporates sonic elements, incorporating raw country, soft rock, and 80s pop-rock influences.

Act 4: Brett Young
Brett Young, known for his “Caliville” style, has gained popularity with his seven #1 hits and multiple hit albums. His second studio album, Ticket To L.A., debuted atop the Billboard Country Albums chart and dominated the Top 20 for 37 weeks. In 2018, Young was named ACM’s New Male Artist of the Year and ASCAP’s Country Songwriter-Artist of the Year. He has also been nominated for awards and has released his first holiday album, Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics, in 2021.

Act 5: Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley gained fame in 2003 with his debut album, What Was I Thinkin’, which reached the top of the Billboard country charts. Since then, he has achieved 20 country No. 1s from nine studio albums, seven of which have reached the top spot on the U.S. country LP charts, and nearly all of which have been certified gold or platinum.
Co-Headliner and seasoned country veteran, Dierks brought experience and his rough charm to the mainstage Saturday night, singing with a cup in hand and bringing fans on stage to shotgun a beer. Absolute legend!

Act 6: Luke Bryan
A titan in the country music scene for almost 20 years, Luke Bryan first achieved professional success with his debut album I’ll Stay Me in 2007. He followed with albums like Doin’ My Thing, Tailgates & Tanlines, Crash My Party, and Kill the Lights, with which he reached six No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. In 2017, he released What Makes You Country, his fourth album to top the Billboard Top 200.
Luke charmed the audience at BC Place, closing out the night with a string of hits and brought a successful weekend of country music to an exciting, successful close!

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All Photo Credit: Jason Martin