Grammy-Nominated Margo Price Brings Wild at Heart Tour to the Schaefer Center February 14

Grammy-Nominated Margo Price Brings Wild at Heart Tour to the Schaefer Center on February 14

Outlaw country standout performs songs from her critically acclaimed album “Hard Headed Woman” as part of Appalachian Arts’ spring season

BOONE, NC — Appalachian Arts, the performing arts series of App State’s Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, welcomes Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Margo Price to the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, February 14 at 7:30pm. The performance is part of Price’s Wild at Heart Tour and opens Appalachian Arts’ spring season. Tickets range from $25–$60 and are available at
TheSchaeferCenter.org, in person at the Schaefer Center box office (733 Rivers Street, Boone), or by phone at 828-262-4046.

Known for her fearless songwriting and modern take on outlaw country, Price will perform music from her latest album, Hard Headed Woman, a critically acclaimed release that recently earned Grammy nominations for Best Traditional Country Album — making Price the category’s sole female nominee — and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her collaboration with Tyler Childers, “Love Me Like You Used to
Do.” Nashville-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Sean Thompson, whose sound blends psychedelia, country, and jazz-funk, will open the evening.

Hard Headed Woman reconnects Price with her old-school country roots while tracing a deeply personal journey — from dive bars to tour buses, through parenthood, partnership, and the scrutiny that comes with success in an industry that prizes conformity. Featuring guest appearances by Tyler Childers, Billy Strings, and Jesse Welles, along with contributions from Kris Kristofferson, Rodney Crowell, and Waylon Jennings, the album is both timeless and fiercely contemporary. As Pitchfork notes, Price “rocks the ‘outlaw country’ label as hard as anyone in the game.”

Over the past decade, Price has carved out a vital space for independent-minded country music to thrive alongside the mainstream. Her work champions authenticity, tradition, and resilience, earning praise from outlets including Rolling Stone, Billboard, NPR Music, and American Songwriter, which calls her “one of the most interesting country artists today.”

Special Concert-Related Events
1. Margo Price Tattoo Flash Day
Saturday, Feb. 7 | 10am-5pm
Iron Orchid Tattoo Studio | 123 Tarheel Lane, Unit B, Boone
This unique pop-up event invites fans and community members to commemorate the acclaimed artist’s signature sound and fearless spirit through a collection of custom tattoo flash designs inspired by Margo Price’s feminist aesthetic and outlaw country roots. Hosted in collaboration with Iron Orchid Tattoo Studio, the Flash Day offers a unique opportunity to connect music and visual art in a bold, lasting way. Prices from $50-$200.

Artists: shauna caldwell, she/her (@shaunacaldwellstudio); Shlo Harris, they/he (@shlodoodles);
Will Graham, he/they (@good_will_hugging)
2. App State Alumni Pre-Show Mix & Mingle
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 5-6:15pm
Schaefer Center | Upstairs Lobby
Open exclusively to App State alumni with the purchase of a concert ticket (call the Box Office at 828.262.4046 for special alumni discount), this complimentary pre-show event features appetizers and sweets, beverages, swag, a photobooth, and early access to Margo Price merchandise. Registration required — email al****@******te.edu to reserve your spot.

Praise for Hard Headed Woman

Praise for Hard Headed Woman captures Margo Price at her wisest, funniest, toughest and most vulnerable, as she “rocks the 'outlaw country' label as hard as anyone in the game.” —Pitchfork
 “An artist unafraid of expressing frank truths, championing equality, and speaking out against
societal and political injustices.” —Billboard
 “Margo Price is her own kind of outlaw…further adds to a catalog that unapologetically takes on the
status quo.” —Rolling Stone
 “Her mission with the music is to be true to herself…She is extraordinarily quotable.” —NPR Music
 “As much a student of country’s rich history as she is a fan of its fearless rule breakers…committed to
pouring both extreme craft and care into every song she writes.” —Broken Record
 “One of the best country albums so far this year…retrenching, revitalizing, entertaining, and
important” —Saving Country Music
 “‘Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down’ is as snarky and fun as a song could get.” — Stereogum
 “A true blue, feminist badass.” —BUST
 “Classic country, wisecracks and crisp storytelling…Her singing may be the best she’s ever put to
tape. In fact, she sounds reinvigorated.” —Los Angeles Times

Tickets
Seating for most shows is tiered at three levels. Ticket discounts are available to children/students and to App State students for select shows. App State faculty/staff receive a discount off tiered tickets and should call the Box Office for special code. Get tickets at TheSchaeferCenter.org, in person at the Schaefer (733 Rivers St), or by calling 828.262.4046.

About Appalachian Arts
Appalachian Arts is the performing arts series of Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, offering campus and community audiences a diverse array of music, dance and theatre programming designed to enrich the cultural landscape of App State and surrounding area. By creating memorable performance experiences and related educational and outreach activities, the series
promotes the power and excitement of the live performance experience; provides a & quot; window on the world & quot; through the artistry of nationally and internationally renowned artists; and showcases some of the finest artists of our nation and our region. Musical events range from symphony orchestra and chamber music performances to jazz, folk, traditional, international, and popular artists. Theatre productions run the gamut from serious drama to musical comedy. Dance performances offer an equally wide array of styles, from ballet to modern dance to international companies representing cultural traditions from around the world. For more information, visit http://theschaefercenter.org.

Thank You to Our Appalachian Arts Sponsors
App State Campus Store, Explore Boone, Courtyard by Marriott, Graystone Lodge, Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Mountain Times and Watauga Democrat, Our State Magazine, WNC Magazine, PBS North Carolina, High Country Radio (WZJS and WATA), WDAV 89.9 FM, WFDD 88.5FM, WKSK 93.5 FM & 580 AM The Farm, and WASU 90.5FM.