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Amanda Shires
Folk & acoustic band from Lubbock, TX · formed 1982
- Shows on record
- 45
- Rooms played
- 40
- Cities
- 34
- Releases
- 24
- Last show
- Aug 6, 2026Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
About
Amanda Shires is a band from Lubbock, TX, formed in 1982, tagged alternative, alternative country, americana by its sources. Shows on record run from 2014 to 2026, across 40 rooms in 34 cities.
- Amanda Shires formed in 1982 — MusicBrainz
- Amanda Shires is based in Lubbock — MusicBrainz
- Thrift Store Cowboys: lead vocals, violin — MusicBrainz
- Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: member — MusicBrainz
- The Highwomen: member — MusicBrainz
- Jason Isbell and Friends: background vocals — MusicBrainz
- Amanda Shires has 24 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2005–2025 — MusicBrainz
- Amanda Shires is based in Nashville, Tennessee — Amanda Shires on Bandcamp
- Latest release on Bandcamp: Nobody's Girl (2025-09-26) — Bandcamp
- Amanda Shires formed in 1997 — Wikipedia
- Amanda Shires plays Americana — Wikipedia
- Amanda Shires plays folk — Wikipedia
- Amanda Shires plays alternative country — Wikipedia
- Amanda Shires plays folk rock — Wikipedia
- Amanda Shires plays country folk — Wikipedia
- Amanda Shires has 60304 listeners on Last.fm — Amanda Shires on Last.fm
- Amanda Shires has released 10 recordings between 2020 and 2025 — Amanda Shires on Discogs
- Amanda Shires has 4 followers on Genius — Amanda Shires on Genius
- Twitter/X handle (per Genius): @amandashires — Amanda Shires on Genius
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
45 on record · SongkickNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 20143 shows
- 20153 shows
- 201612 shows
- 201712 shows
- 20189 shows
- 20192 shows
- 20233 shows
- 20261 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Humphreys Concerts by the Bay · San DiegoSupportwith Judy Collins | Support | Judy Collins |
| Oct 21, 2023 | Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park · TampaSupportwith Brad Paisley, The Head and the Heart, Shovels & Rope, +1 | Support | Brad Paisley, The Head and the Heart, Shovels & Rope, +1 |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Bridgestone Arena · NashvilleSupportwith Maren Morris, Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, +9 | Support | Maren Morris, Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, +9 |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Ryman Auditorium · NashvilleSupportwith Steve Earle & the Dukes, Ben Nichols of Lucero, Buddy Miller, +13 | Support | Steve Earle & the Dukes, Ben Nichols of Lucero, Buddy Miller, +13 |
| Aug 4, 2019 | Woodland Park Zoo · SeattleSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Landmark Theatre · SyracuseSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Stephens Lake Park · ColumbiaSupportwith Keb' Mo', Lake Street Dive, The Avett Brothers, +11 | Support | Keb' Mo', Lake Street Dive, The Avett Brothers, +11 |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Birchmere · AlexandriaHeadlinerwith Sean Rowe | Headliner | Sean Rowe |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Rams Head On Stage · AnnapolisHeadlinerwith Sean Rowe | Headliner | Sean Rowe |
| Jul 31, 2018 | Mercury Lounge · ManhattanHeadlinerwith Sean Rowe | Headliner | Sean Rowe |
| Jul 29, 2018 | Rough Trade NYC · ManhattanHeadlinerwith Sean Rowe | Headliner | Sean Rowe |
| Jul 25, 2018 | The Egg · AlbanyHeadlinerwith Sean Rowe | Headliner | Sean Rowe |
| Jul 24, 2018 | Rex Theater · PittsburghHeadlinerwith Sean Rowe | Headliner | Sean Rowe |
| Jun 30, 2018 | Bass Concert Hall · AustinSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Jun 29, 2018 | AT&T Performing Arts Center · DallasSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Ruth Eckerd Hall · ClearwaterSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Florida Theatre · JacksonvilleSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Oct 1, 2017 | Stephens Lake Park · ColumbiaSupportwith Emmylou Harris, Ryan Adams, Fairfield Four, +5 | Support | Emmylou Harris, Ryan Adams, Fairfield Four, +5 |
| May 17, 2017 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · HalifaxSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| May 16, 2017 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · HalifaxSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| May 14, 2017 | Fredericton Playhouse · FrederictonSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| May 12, 2017 | Mount Allison University Convocation Hall · SackvilleSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Apr 24, 2017 | Bridgewater Hall · ManchesterSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Apr 23, 2017 | Glasgow Royal Concert Hall · GlasgowSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Apr 21, 2017 | London Palladium · LondonSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Apr 7, 2017 | Cork Opera House · CorkSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Peabody Opera House · St LouisSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Sep 30, 2016 | Ryman Auditorium · NashvilleSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Sep 22, 2016 | Station Inn · NashvilleSupportwith John Prine, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, Teddy Thompson & Kelly Jones | Support | John Prine, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, Teddy Thompson & Kelly Jones |
| Aug 15, 2016 | Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre · Salt Lake CitySupportwith Ryan Adams | Support | Ryan Adams |
| Aug 13, 2016 | The Wilma · MissoulaSupportwith Ryan Adams | Support | Ryan Adams |
| Jul 26, 2016 | Lincoln Theatre · WashingtonSupportwith Ryan Adams | Support | Ryan Adams |
| Jul 24, 2016 | Capitol Theatre · Port ChesterSupportwith Ryan Adams | Support | Ryan Adams |
| Jun 25, 2016 | Atlanta Botanical Garden · AtlantaSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Jun 24, 2016 | Tivoli Theatre · ChattanoogaSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| May 15, 2016 | Mountain Winery · SaratogaSupportwith John Prine, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | Support | John Prine, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit |
| May 13, 2016 | Greek Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith John Prine, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | Support | John Prine, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit |
| May 6, 2016 | Grand Ole Opry House · NashvilleHeadlinerwith Aaron Tippin | Headliner | Aaron Tippin |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Ruth Eckerd Hall · ClearwaterSupportwith John Prine, Sara Watkins | Support | John Prine, Sara Watkins |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Singletary Center for the Arts, University of Kentucky · LexingtonSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| May 9, 2015 | National Theatre · WashingtonSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| May 8, 2015 | National Theatre · WashingtonSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Sep 26, 2014 | Touhill Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri · St LouisSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Sep 20, 2014 | Clowes Memorial Hall · IndianapolisSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
| Sep 19, 2014 | Taft Theatre · CincinnatiSupportwith John Prine | Support | John Prine |
Where they play
40 rooms in 34 citiesRooms played most
- National Theatre · Washington2 shows
- Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · Halifax2 shows
- Ruth Eckerd Hall · Clearwater2 shows
- Ryman Auditorium · Nashville2 shows
- Stephens Lake Park · Columbia2 shows
Cities played
- Nashville5 shows
- Washington3 shows
- Clearwater2 shows
- Columbia2 shows
- Halifax2 shows
and 29 other cities
Releases
24 releases, 2005–2025Nobody's Girl
2025 · Album
Live at St Bonaventure's Parish Hall
2024 · Album
Loving YouAmanda Shires & Bobbie Nelson
Jun 23, 2023 · Album · 10 tracks
Live at Columbia Studio A
2023 · Ep
Loving You
2023 · Album
Summertime
2023 · Single
The Sound Emporium EP
2023 · Ep
Take It Like a Man
2022 · Album
For Christmas
2021 · Album
Deciphering Dreams
2020 · Single
Live at The Bend - North Charleston, SC - 11/7/20
2020 · Album
Reunions: Live At Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
2020 · Album
The Problem
2020 · Single
To the Sunset
2018 · Album
My Piece of Land
2016 · Album
The Color of a Cloudy Day
2016 · Single
Sea Songs
2015 · Ep
Daytrotter (09/12/13)
2013 · Ep
Down Fell the Doves
2013 · Album
Carrying Lightning
2011 · Album
Daytrotter Studio 4/15/2011
2011 · Ep
Sew Your Heart With Wires
2009 · Album
West Cross Timbers
2009 · Album
Being Brave
2005 · Album
Lineup
- Thrift Store Cowboys · lead vocals, violin
- Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
- The Highwomen
- Jason Isbell and Friends · background vocals
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Amanda Shires on Bandcamp | Artist facts |
| Bandcamp | Artist facts, Releases, Photos |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| Amanda Shires on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Amanda Shires on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Amanda Shires on Genius | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| TheAudioDB | Photos, Logo |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.