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Tickets to Don McLean shows are available now right here at Event Tickets Center! Many of his shows have sold out elsewhere, but not here. Event Tickets Center has a limited number of tickets available for his next several shows. Prices start at $41, but can range all the way up to $1,115. So, you need to act fast before ticket prices rise. If you are on the fence about going to see Don McLean live, we have conveniently laid out some of the most important information about him. Listen to some of his most popular music via the playlist below and read up on some of his background and biggest achievements. Find the event you want to attend in the event list below, so you can purchase your tickets to go see Don McLean live!

Who is Don McLean?

Don McLean is a solo artist from New Rochelle that has reached mainstream status across the Pop, Folk, and Rock categories. Don McLean has released 29 live and studio albums and 5 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Oct 1, 1970 with his debut album titled Tapestry. His most recent album release was Christmas Memories – Remixed and Remastered on Oct 27, 2023.

Don McLean's Popularity

Don McLean's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 4,216 on Spotify in the United States. He has become well known for his exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by over 6,000,000 listeners and nearly 1,000,000 followers on Spotify, but he also reaches an additional tens of millions of listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, Don McLean has a robust following on social media with nearly 20,000 followers on Instagram. He averages over 4,000,000 videos on YouTube and his top video on TikTok has hundreds of millions of views on the social media platform. There are also nearly 50,000 posts on Tik Tok with Don McLean's tracks featured on them. When you attend your next Don McLean show, it will be easy to see why he has built such a large following.

Don McLean as an Artist

You likely recognize Don McLean by his top tracks which include "American Pie", "Vincent", and "Castles in the Air". You might also listen to Don McLean due to his earliest albums such as Tapestry, American Pie (Expanded Edition), and American Pie, but you may have heard of him from similar artists such as Neil Diamond, James Taylor, and John Denver.

Don McLean's RIAA Awards

Don McLean has reached the pinnacle of any artist's career by earning an RIAA award. His top award came on Jan 3, 1972 for his album American Pie. He received a Multi-Platinum award for the album. In total, Don McLean has one Multi-Platinum album. As such a well renowned artist, you can be certain that Don McLean's shows are going to be unforgettable thanks to his decorated music library.

Don McLean's Music Library

Don McLean has released a total of 29 albums on Spotify and is the main or feature artist on 792 tracks. His full discography can be found in the charts below, as well as his top 10 songs. However, when you attend a Don McLean show, you're sure to hear more than a few of his big hits from his top albums which include Tapestry, American Pie (Expanded Edition), and American Pie. His most recent album, Christmas Memories – Remixed and Remastered was released on Oct 27, 2023. To supplement his albums, Don McLean has released 5 singles on Spotify. His top singles, which will more than likely be included in his setlists, are Botanical Gardens, A Total Eclipse of the Sun (Radio Edit), and Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) [Instrumental Version], with his most recent single, Jerusalem (2023 Remaster), being released on Nov 10, 2023.

Don McLean Discography

AlbumRelease DateAlbum Type
TapestryOct 1, 1970Album
American Pie (Expanded Edition)Jan 1, 1971Album
American PieJan 1, 1971Album
Don McLeanNov 1, 1972Album
Playin' FavoritesOct 1, 1973Album
Homeless BrotherJan 1, 1974Album
SoloOct 1, 1976Album
Prime TimeDec 1, 1977Album
Chain LightningDec 1, 1978Album
BelieversOct 29, 1981Album
Love TracksJan 1, 1988Album
For the MemoriesJan 1, 1989Album
ChristmasOct 14, 1991Album
HeadroomNov 25, 1991Album
Favorites & Rarities (World)Jan 1, 1992Album
ClassicsFeb 3, 1992Album
The River Of LoveOct 24, 1995Album
Don McLean Sings Marty RobbinsApr 24, 2001Album
The Western AlbumJan 1, 2003Album
Legendary Songs Of Don McLeanMar 25, 2003Album
You've Got to Share: Songs for ChildrenJul 27, 2004Album
Christmastime! The Complete CollectionOct 5, 2004Album
Rearview Mirror: An American Musical JourneyOct 11, 2005Album
Addicted to BlackMay 1, 2009Album
Don Mclean: American TroubadourSep 11, 2012Album
Botanical GardensFeb 2, 2018Single
Botanical GardensMar 23, 2018Album
A Total Eclipse of the Sun (Radio Edit)Apr 6, 2018Single
Still Playin' FavoritesOct 23, 2020Album
Starry Starry Night (Live in Austin)Oct 23, 2020Album
Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) [Instrumental Version]Jan 18, 2022Single
American Pie (L'Tric Remix)Jul 8, 2022Single
Christmas Memories – Remixed and RemasteredOct 27, 2023Album
Jerusalem (2023 Remaster)Nov 10, 2023Single

Don McLean Top Tracks

TrackAlbumRelease Date
"American Pie"American PieJan 1, 1971
"And I Love You So"TapestryOct 1, 1970
"Castles in the Air"BelieversOct 29, 1981
"Crying"Chain LightningDec 1, 1978
"Empty Chairs"American PieJan 1, 1971
"It's Just the Sun"Chain LightningDec 1, 1978
"Till Tomorrow"American PieJan 1, 1971
"Vincent"American PieJan 1, 1971
"Winterwood"American PieJan 1, 1971
"Wonderful Baby"Homeless BrotherJan 1, 1974

Don McLean RIAA Awards

AlbumAwardDate
American PieMulti-PlatinumJan 3, 1972

Similar Artists to Don McLean

ArtistGenreSpotify Followers
John DenverPop2,053,252
Yusuf / Cat StevensSinger/Songwriter1,844,060
AmericaRock1,695,413
Neil DiamondPop2,620,953
James TaylorPop2,511,159
Jim CroceRock1,345,974
BreadPop1,603,426
Carly SimonRock1,097,234
Carole KingPop1,483,973
Crosby, Stills & NashRock1,871,785

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Meet Don McLean


Don McLean is a folk rock musician from New Rochelle, New York. Don McLean experienced international, mainstream success with the release of the album ‘American Pie’, with the hit single ‘Vincent’ and the rock ballad ‘American Pie’ topping the billboard charts all around the world. ‘American Pie’ is no doubt one of the most widely recognized, iconic songs of all time, paying respect and a tribute to the late Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson and Ritchie Valens. McLean rode off of the success of that album and of his successful songwriting endeavors, maintaining his popularity by touring and performing all around the world.

Event Dates and Pricing Information

Venue Date Price Tickets Available
The Event Center At Rivers Casino Des Plaines Apr 6, 2024 From $41 53
Riviera Theatre - NY Apr 27, 2024 From $82 108
Pollak Theatre May 4, 2024 From $124 38
Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre May 11, 2024 From $114 151
Tower Theatre - OR Jun 9, 2024 From $111 68
Selena Auditorium Jul 13, 2024 From $64 1,886
Belly Up Tavern Jul 28, 2024 From $155 24
The Canyon - Montclair Aug 9, 2024 From $70 574
Libbey Bowl Aug 10, 2024 From $55 1,042
McClaren Hall At Wachholz College Center Sep 4, 2024 From $86 26