Former Albertan country star to lead Stampede Grandstand show
Carolyn Dawn Johnson is returning to her Alberta roots as the headliner at this summer's Stampede Grandstand Show. Born in Grande Prairie, Johnson has won 17 Canadian Country Music Awards and toured with stars like Martina McBride, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney. She moved to Nashville in the early 1990s.
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'Returning home to perform on the iconic Grandstand Stage is a dream come true,' says headliner Johnson, known for hits like Georgia, Die of a Broken Heart and Complicated. 'The Calgary Stampede is such a special part of my roots, and I can't wait to share this experience with everyone.'
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The Stampede announced other acts and stunts for its Grandstand show July 4-13, such as: Keith Sayers Freestyle Motocross; Illya Strakhov's bottle balance act, as seen on America's Got Talent, Vladyslav Tsarov – The Man of Steel soaring high above the stage; and a pyrotechnic spectacle by LEGIÓN, The Gauchos of Fire, straight from their Golden Buzzer-winning performance on America's Got Talent. Capping it off is the return of the perennial local favourite, The Young Canadians and nightly fireworks.
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'The Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show is a one-of-a-kind experience, blending world-class entertainment with the energy and spirit of Stampede,' says Angela Benson, the creative director and choreographer. 'This year's show features a spectacular mix of performances that you'll never see together again… This show is authentically for Calgary. Forever.'
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Tickets for the evening show, which include the Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon Races, the fan-favourite Relay Races, and the 2025 Grandstand Show are available now. Admission to Stampede Park is included with every evening show ticket. For tickets and more information, visit calgarystampede.com/grandstandshow.
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