Your fall concert calendar: The top 5 must-see shows

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North Texas is fortunate in that it welcomes most major music tours, so every season is a marquee season in these parts. In choosing this fall's best bets, we're focusing on three of the biggest shows hitting arenas and also throwing in a couple of musical sure things.

1. Garth Brooks

The wait is finally over for the return of one of country music's giants to Dallas. Sure, he was in town earlier this year for the ACM Awards, but we didn't get a whole show. These dates in September mark the arrival of Brooks' comeback tour, and we're thinking it'll be worth the wait because the performer will be in tip-top performing shape after months on the road. $68.21. Ticketmaster.

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2. Van Halen

This is the latest tour for the classic rock troupe featuring David Lee Roth back on lead vocals. That means the focus of the show will likely be the tunes that won Van Halen its A-list status in the first place — songs like "Jump," "Hot for Teacher" and "Panama." Get ready to shout along like it's 1984 again. $31-$150.50. Live Nation.

3. Taylor Swift

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We're not thrilled with the choice of venue — these stadiums are punishing when it comes to acoustics and closeness to the artist. But Taylor Swift requires the biggest space possible, as she's currently the biggest pop act in the world. A stadium show is a necessary evil at this point in her career. And to her credit, she's had plenty of practice connecting with fans and making gargantuan venues work for her. The 1989 Tour stop in Arlington should elicit enough screams to make ears ring for days after it's gone. $59.50-$149.50. Ticketmaster.

4. Jamey Johnson

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While Jamey Johnson is nowhere near as well-known or well-funded as Brooks and Swift, most would argue that he packs just as much or more power in his live performances. That's because his voice touts the richness of legacy vocalists like Johnny Cash, Don Williams and Merle Haggard. His sound is different from all those mentioned, but he's just as committed to storytelling and classic country arrangements. His listeners at House of Blues should be in for a treat. $28.50-$50.50. Live Nation.

5. Leon Bridges

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It's been a whirlwind year for the Fort Worth soul singer: He "won" South by Southwest, he toured all over the world and he released his debut album to solid sales and overwhelming critical acclaim. Now it's time for the "Coming Home" singer to come back to North Texas and remind a very lucky Majestic crowd why he's gotten so big so fast. Sold out. c3concerts.com.