Brynn Marie to tour with Pat Benatar, Cheap Trick this summer
Greene County native, country singer/songwriter and independent artist Brynn Marie has been announced as the supporting act on the Pat Benatar/Neil Giraldo and Cheap Trick tour this summer.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are a husband and wife team known for various hits such as “Love is a Battlefield,” “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” and “Heartbreaker.” With more than 30 years in the music business, the powerhouse couple continues to perform at packed concerts across the globe.
Brynn Marie was discovered by the four-time Grammy award-winning, Benatar, when she landed an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to open a show for Benatar last year.
Brynn Marie instantly gained a fan in the multi-platinum selling rock star and that night, after soundcheck, Benatar visited with Brynn Marie in her dressing room and shared words of wisdom about the music industry.
Since that show, Brynn Marie has been opening shows for Benatar all over the country and garnering fans of all ages.
“During sound check, after my first song, I heard clapping and it was Pat and Neil. I could not believe it was happening,” Brynn Marie said, “She came to my dressing room and I told her my whole story of where I was from and what my dreams were and she shared her wisdom about the music industry. It has been amazing touring the country with Pat. I could not ask for a better mentor.”
Brynn Marie, originally from Carmichaels, said, “Being a small town girl, just getting your talent recognized by such great performers, it is beyond amazing. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity; they are giving me such an amazing platform.”
The tour with Benatar/Giraldo and Cheap Trick will begin in June and continue through August.
“I am ecstatic to be back on the road with Pat and Neil and so very excited to join Cheap Trick,” said Brynn Marie.
“They are legends in music and I feel so grateful to be sharing the stage with them this summer. I’m ready to hit the road and looking forward to making and meeting new fans across the country.”
Her recently released “Things Change” EP is currently available at brynnmarie.com. The album, which blends country, rock and pop influences, features “Bandaid On A Bullet Hole,” Brynn Marie’s debut single and music video. “Bandaid on a Bullet Hole” can be viewed on CMT.
The summer tour dates and locations can also be seen on her website, or www.facebook.com/brynnmarieofficial.