I've always been a huge fan of concerts, so I'm really excited to find out who is coming to Billings in the coming year. Next year starts in only a few weeks, and in January we have a couple of awesome music acts that I think will be amazing, and I believe you will too. Check out the concerts coming to local venues in Billings in January.

Cory Johnson Live at the Cellars - Jan. 7th

Cory Johnson is a local musician right here in Billings who specializes in a soft country sound. He'll be playing at Yellowstone Cellars and Winery on Saturday, January 7th. It's also an all-ages show with no cover charge, so bring the whole family and enjoy Cory Johnson's beautiful music.

Casey Donahew at the Pub Station - Jan. 12th

Kicker Country Stampede Manhattan, Kansas - Day 3
Credit: Rick Diamond / Getty Images
loading...

He's not a first-time visitor to Montana, and he's here to have some great fun! Check out Casey Donahew at the Pub Station on January 12th; tickets start at $25 and the show starts at 8 p.m.

M is for Music: Free Family Series at Alberta Bair Theater - Jan. 14th

Credit: Larisa Birta on Unsplash
Credit: Larisa Birta on Unsplash
loading...

Here's one the whole family can enjoy courtesy of the Billings Symphony Orchestra and guest narrator Amy Schendel. This free concert for the whole family aims to answer the question, "What is music, and why is it important?" Head over to the Alberta Bair Theater on January 14th at 12 noon for the answer.

The Nameless: A Tribute to Slipknot at the Pub Station - Jan. 28th

Ozzy Osbourne And Corey Taylor Special Announcement
Credit: Kevin Winter / Getty Images
loading...

Metalheads, get ready for an awesome tribute to Slipknot with The Nameless. The Pub Station hosts them at the end of the month, as well as two other local tribute bands 1 Second to Go and Steal This Show! Tickets start at only $15 at The Pub Station website.

Cat Country 102.9 logo
Get our free mobile app

Support your local music venues here in town and enjoy these great local music events. Did we miss any for January in Billings? Let us know on our mobile app or on our Facebook page.

50 Classic Country Artists Today’s Fans Should Know

Today's country music stars owe a debt of gratitude to the legends who formed and cultivated the genre, starting in the early 20th century. These 50 classic country artists remain relevant today. Some developed a style that's emulated on today's country radio. Others set a bar for vocal talent or songwriting skill.

This list of 50 influential classic country artists features country music singers who started their careers before 1990. It's ranked by each artist's current influence on the country music format today, not individual, lifelong impact. Tell us where we got it right or wrong on Twitter.

Rockers Who Have Sold Their Publishing Rights

As song placement has become commonplace and sales have decreased due to streaming, many classic rockers have offloaded their publishing rights.