“Today” Summer Concert Series to Feature Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay, Lady A, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Cole Swindell & More

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey | May 4, 2018

While Good Morning America‘s 2018 Summer Concert Series features only one country artist—Kelsea Ballerini—Today’s 2018 Citi Summer Concert Series lineup is plush with country stars, including Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker, Dan + Shay, Lady Antebellum, Cole Swindell and Keith Urban.

Meghan Trainor kicks off the 23rd annual Summer Series on May 15 on NBC, before Darius Rucker takes the stage on Today’s outdoor plaza on May 25.

“I always love playing for our incredible fans in New York City,” says Darius. “I can’t think of a better place to get summer started than out on the Today plaza.”

Viewing for the free show is on a first-come, first-served basis, with the entrance located at 48th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

Today Citi Summer Concert Series

May 15 – Meghan Trainor
May 25 – Darius Rucker
May 28 – Troye Sivan
June 1 – Shawn Mendes
June 8 – Kelly Clarkson
June 12 – Dierks Bentley
June 15 – Christina Aguilera
June 22 – 5 Seconds of Summer
June 25 – Dan + Shay
June 29 – Panic! at the Disco
July 6 – Lady Antebellum
July 13 – Maroon 5
July 20 – Charlie Puth
July 27 – Julia Michaels
Aug. 2 – Keith Urban
Aug. 10 – Jason Mraz
Aug. 17 – Cole Swindell
Dates for Alessia Cara and Why Don’t We Try to be announced soon

photo by Jason Simanek

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