Eric Paslay, Salvant & Diehl and More Join The Barns at Wolf Trap's 2016-17 Lineup

Today, Wolf Trap announced new shows to The Barns at Wolf Trap lineup for 2016-2017: new music from country singer-songwriter Eric Paslay, percussion beats and dramatic dance moves with singer Dobet Gnahoré, acoustic rock and pop tunes with Ari Hest, and brilliant jazz sounds with Grammy-winning duo Cecile McLorin Salvant Music and Aaron Diehl.

More than 60 shows are on sale now, and tickets for new shows go on sale November 11. View the full calendar here and scroll down for more details!

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Eric Paslay
Wolf Trap Debut
Friday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets $26-$38

Grammy nominee Eric Paslay, delivers a powerful punch as a Platinum-selling country songwriter and dynamic performer. His five penned No. 1 hits include "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" (Eli Young Band), "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" (Jake Owen), "Angel Eyes" (Love & Theft), "Rewind" (Rascal Flatts), and "Friday Night," the smash lead single from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. His most recent single "Angels In This Town" previews his forthcoming album, Dressed in Black.

Dobet Gnahoré
Last appeared in 2015
Saturday, March 4 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets $30-$35

"Take the energy of Lauryn Hill, the consciousness of India.Arie and the mystique of Erykah Badu and you got Dobet Gnahoré" (St. Louis American), the Ivory Coast-born singer and dancer who performs in at least seven languages. With a new album coming in 2017, the Grammy winner returns to The Barns for an unforgettable and charismatic performance.

Ari Hest
Last appeared in 2015
Friday, March 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets $25-$30

A "compelling and powerful" singer-songwriter whose "robust vocals combine with beautiful acoustic melodies" (One Tap Magazine), Ari Hest returns to The Barns after recently collaborating with Judy Collins on Silver Skies Blue (2016).

Cécile McLorin Salvant and Aaron Diehl
Wolf Trap Debut
Saturday, April 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets $35-$45

"The finest jazz singer to emerge in the last decade" (The New York Times) and winner of the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album (Salvant) performs with one of the most sought after jazz piano virtuosos dubbed "the Real Diehl" by collaborator Wynton Marsalis (Diehl).