‘American Idol’ Alum Curates 2025 Texas Summer Concert Lineup

Former “American Idol” standout, Gabby Barrett, is adding a serious splash of star power to your summer. The country music hitmaker has teamed up with Great Wolf Lodge to kick off an all-new summer concert series called “Live at the Lodge,” and it’s exactly what it sounds like: live music, lodge life, and a lot of family-friendly fun.

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Starting in June, two Texas locations (Grapevine and Webster) will host weekend performances from some of Barrett’s favorite country artists. The best part? These concerts are totally free for lodge guests and those with day passes. So you can ride the lazy river by day and catch live music under the stars by night. That’s a win-win if we’ve ever seen one.

Country Vibes + Cannonballs = Summer Magic

Barrett isn’t just lending her name here; she’s curating the artist lineup herself. That means we’re getting a solid mix of rising talent and crowd-pleasers that fit the chill, family-first vibe Great Wolf Lodge is known for. Here’s who’s playing:

• June 6–7: Travis Denning
• June 13–14: Tyler Farr
• June 20–21: Catie Offerman
• June 27–28: Jackson Wendell

Each artist is performing at both Texas lodges for “Live at the Lodge,” and shows start at 7 PM. So whether you’re closest to Grapevine or Webster, you’ve got a shot at seeing the action. And don’t worry; you won’t need to battle for floor space in cowboy boots. The concerts are designed to be easygoing and accessible, just like everything else at the lodge.

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Between the indoor water park, kid-friendly activities, and now this concert series, Great Wolf Lodge is officially stacking the deck for the best summer vacation (or staycation, if that’s your vibe). It’s a little unexpected, sure, but totally on-brand for a resort that’s always thinking about how to keep guests entertained beyond the splash zone.

Country Queen Turned Curator

If you’ve followed Barrett since her “American Idol” days, you know she’s carved out a sweet spot in the country scene with hits like “I Hope” and “Pick Me Up.” But this partnership shows she’s got her eye on more than just the charts. Curating a summer series like this is the kind of boss move that blends her music career with her growing brand as a family-focused performer.

She’s not just showing up for a single performance… she’s helping build an experience that’ll make memories for a whole bunch of families. Between the cannonballs and the country ballads, it seems like summer at Great Wolf Lodge just got a serious upgrade.