Tyler Gitchel Heritage Festival
Tyler Gitchel is a rising star in country music, recognized for blending classic country, rock, and storytelling into his performances. At just 17, he won both Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the 2023 NACMAI competition.


Time & Location
Jul 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Rapid City, 5440 River St NW, Rapid City, MI 49676, USA
About the event
Tyler Gitchel is a rising star in country music, recognized for blending classic country, rock, and storytelling into his performances. At just 17, he won both Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the 2023 NACMAI competition. His talent has also led to opening opportunities for artists such as Ray Scott, Dale Watson, and Ben Chapman. In 2024, Tyler took on the lead role in the short film "Finding Chase," which won first place for Family Film in the Detroit 48 Hour Film Project competition. He is also a fifth-generation musician, with his musical journey significantly shaped by his father. Tyler is currently working on his debut EP, set to be released in the summer of 2025.