Emily Ann Roberts with Colton Dawson

Emily Ann Roberts brings her first headlining run, The Thread Tour, to Silver Spring with special guest Colton Dawson. A runner-up on season nine of The Voice, Roberts is known for her devotion to traditional country and Appalachian musical textures. Her recent EP Thread includes the story-driven songs “Lonely Boy,” “Garden Grow,” “When I Do” and “Laundry,” while Dawson’s smooth vocals, guitar work and country storytelling shape his own emerging sound. The evening pairs two contemporary country artists for a live showcase of heartfelt songwriting and roots-minded melodies.