CASTING CALL: Classic Country Colexico Cabaret

This is a celebration of iconic country hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s—featuring songs made famous by Dolly Parton, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Dwight Yoakam, The Judds, and more. Whether you love power ballads, honky-tonk harmonies, or toe-tapping anthems, there’s a place for you.

Date: Tuesday, August 12

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Location: Main Street LIVE, 131 Main Street, Trinidad, CO

Show Dates:
September 20 at MSL in Trinidad (7pm)
September 21 at the Shuler in Raton (2pm)

What to Prepare:

• Up to three short songs (just a minute or two of each)
• Bring your own backing tracks (no accompanist provided)
• Solos, duets, and trios are all welcome
• Choose songs that show off your personality and vocal style–some examples are below

Need inspiration? Our set list includes classics like:
“Jolene” • “Check Yes or No” • “Independence Day” • “The Gambler” • “Fancy” • “Forever and Ever, Amen”
…and more!

’90s Songs

• “Strawberry Wine”: by Deana Carter

• “Independence Day”: by Martina McBride

• “You’re Still the One”: by Shania Twain

• “I Swear”: by John Michael Montgomery

• “How Forever Feels”: by Kenny Chesney

• “Wide Open Spaces” by The Chicks

• “Goodbye Earl” by The Chicks

• “This Kiss” by Faith Hill

• “Fancy” by Reba McEntire

• “John Deere Green” by Joe Diffie

• “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” by Toby Keith

• “Check Yes or No” by George Strait

• “I Like It, I Love It” by Tim McGraw

• “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere” by Dwight Yoakum

’80s Songs

• “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones

• “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson

• “Mountain Music” by Alabama

• “Islands in the Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

• “Seven Spanish Angels” by Ray Charles & Willie Nelson

• Diggin’ Up Bones by Randy Travis

• Amarillo By Morning by George Strait

• Forever and Ever, Amen by Randy Travis

• “9 to 5” – Dolly Parton

• “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days)” – The Judds

• “Hold Me” – K.T. Oslin

• “Angel of the Morning” – Juice Newton

• “Queen of Hearts” – Juice Newton

• “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” – Barbara Mandrell and George Jones

• “Once a Day” – Connie Smith

• “Here You Come Again” – Dolly Parton

• “Guitars, Cadillacs” by Dwight Yoakum

• “Mama He’s Crazy” by the Judds.

• “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days)” by the Judds

’70s Songs

• “Hello Darlin'” – Conway Twitty (1970)

• “Coal Miner’s Daughter” – Loretta Lynn (1970)

• “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” – Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson

• “One Piece at a Time” – Johnny Cash

• “Rhinestone Cowboy” – Glen Campbell

• “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” – Freddy Fender

• “Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain” – Willie Nelson

• “The Gambler” – Kenny Rogers

• “Lady” – Kenny Rogers

• “Jolene” – Dolly Parton

• “I Will Always Love You” – Dolly Parton

• “Coal Miner’s Daughter” by Loretta Lynn

• “(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson

• “Delta Dawn” by Tanya Tucker

• “Sleeping Single In A Double Bed” by Barbara Mandrell

• “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette