Live Original Music @ NYMRCC Friday, March 27, 2026 Music Starts @ 7:30 PM
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2026 Concert Series continues with Aaron Simmons live in concert on Friday, March 27, 2026.Join us in the Cultural Center’s intimate listening-room-style gallery space for an evening of authentic country music and heartfelt storytelling from this talented Minnesota-born artist. Get the stories behind the songs and be drawn in by Aaron's energetic stage presence and genuine connection to audiences.
Originally from Stewartville, MN, and spending his childhood summers in Wadena, MN and Otter Tail County, Simmons has spent the past decade building a loyal fanbase across the country. In 2024, he was named Male Vocalist of the Year by the Midwest Country Music Organization, recognizing his rising impact in the Midwest country scene.
Simmons’ music captures the joys of love, the pain of loss, and the importance of community. With strong small-town values and a down-to-earth style, his songs resonate with listeners who appreciate honest lyrics and modern country sound.
This concert is part of our Pay What You Can concert series, made possible by a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC). While the grant helps cover artist fees and advertising, additional costs remain. Community contributions help ensure we can continue bringing original live music to rural West-Central Minnesota. Please Pay What You Can when you attend, or support the series anytime by clicking below. “Pay What You Can” Online Now to Support Original Live Music! >Come experience original country music in the Cultural Center’s welcoming and intimate concert setting. Once you attend a concert here, you’ll want to come back again and again!
Learn more about Aaron Simmons at: www.aaronsimmonsmusic.com
Simmons was nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year in the Midwest Country Music Organization in 2022, New Artist of the Year in 2021, and his single “Nobody’s Home in Wadena” was nominated for Song and Music Video of the Year in 2022, as well as held the #1 position on Spotify's Local Pulse: Minneapolis chart for two consecutive weeks in August 2022. He has lived in Nashville since 2021 and is influenced by Chris Stapleton, Caitlyn Smith, Brothers Osborne, and Tenille Townes. Check out some of Aaron's music videos below: Call the Cultural Center at (218) 385-3339 with any questions.
