NEWLAND â For Darin and Brooke Aldridge, itâs always a treat to return home to perform.
âIâve always been so blessed to have been raised there in such a great community of people who always supported and cheered me on,â Brooke Aldridge said regarding her upcoming return to Newland for her and Darinâs concert.
The acclaimed musical duo will be visiting Newland at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, at the Avery Cooperative Extensionâs Community Center, and is presented by the Lodges at Eagles Nest.
The husband-and-wife duo have deep ties to Avery County: Brooke grew up in Newland, and Darinâs extended family live in Avery as well. Returning to Newland for a concert is in some ways like a hometown show, Brooke said. The two are both critically acclaimed artists, as Brooke is the International Bluegrass Music Associationâs four-year reigning winner of Female Vocalist of the Year and Darin was named IBMA Mentor of the Year.