Performer raised in Flathead Valley to open for KT Tunstall at Wachholz College Center

MISSOULA, Mont. — Willow Stephens, a performer raised in Flathead Valley, will be the opening act for KT Tunstall at Wachholz College Center on May 4.

Stephens got her start in Flathead High School's music programs and she now is based Southern California

According to a press release from Wachholz College Center, "She has headlined the Troubadour, toured the west coast and had her music featured in TV and film. She has also built an international community of fans livestreaming on Twitch. This will be a night to remember for Kalispell and a proud moment for the community that helped shape Willow Stephens’ musical journey."

The Wachholz College Center is proud to welcome homegrown talent Willow Stephens for a special opening performance at the KT Tunstall show on Sunday, May 4, at 7:30 PM.

Raised in the Flathead Valley, Willow Stephens (née Snipstead) got her musical start in Flathead High School’s music programs, where she built a foundation that would carry her into a career as a singer-songwriter. Her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics have captivated audiences from coast to coast, blending R&B, jazz and indie pop into a signature sound that’s both timeless and fresh. Her return to perform at Wachholz College Center marks a true homecoming show for the Flathead community.

The headliner, KT Tunstall, needs little introduction. Since bursting onto the scene with her multi-platinum 2004 debut “Eye to the Telescope,” Tunstall has delivered chart-topping hits like “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See.” With a powerful stage presence and a musical style that bridges raw acoustic storytelling with fiery rock energy, Tunstall continues to captivate audiences around the globe.

“I had KT Tunstall’s ‘Eye to the Telescope’ on heavy rotation in high school,” Stephens shared. “It was a very formative record for me and was definitely a big impetus for me picking up a guitar and starting to write my own songs. There was never a real venue in Kalispell when I was growing up. We had to drive several hours across state lines to get to concerts. This feels like such a full-circle moment.”

A rising voice in indiepop and soul, Stephens brings her signature blend of warm vocals, thoughtful lyrics and genre-bending instrumentation to the stage. Now based in Southern California, Stephens has been making waves with her introspective sound and dynamic performances. She has headlined the Troubadour, toured the west coast and had her music featured in TV and film. She has also built an international community of fans livestreaming on Twitch. This will be a night to remember for Kalispell and a proud moment for the community that helped shape Willow Stephens’ musical journey.

For more information and ticket details, visit wccmt.org or contact the ticket office at 406-756-1400.