Highlights of 2016's Concert Season

2016 was a year full of incredible artists, albums, and fantastic live shows. I had the pleasure of  meeting so many incredible artists and musicians this year by attending 27 shows with 45 different artists. Read on to hear about all the highlights. 

Shadowbox of Justin Adams' survivors 

Concert Recap

• January: Tara Thompson, Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots, Lindsay Ell, Lucie Silvas, Old Dominion, BC & The Big Rig, Corey Kent White, The Round Up Boys, Alaska & Madi
• February: Brantley Gilbert, Canaan Smith, Michael Ray
• March: Jon Pardi, Justin Adams (2)
• April: David Nail, William Michael Morgan, Clare Dunn, Jordan Rager, Drew Baldridge
• May: Granger Smith, Lindsay Ell, Brandy Clark, Jordan Rager, Chris Janson, Jerrod Neimann, Drew Baldridge, William Michael Morgan, High Valley, Lindsay Ell, Ryan Kinder, Chris Lane.
• June: Chase Rice, Walker Hayes
• July: Justin Adams
• August: Josh Abott Band, Prophets & Outlaws
• September: Michael Ray, Justin Moore, Clare Dunn, Justin Adams
• October: Seth Ennis, Aaron Lewis, Eric Paslay, Lindsay Ell, Cole Swindell, Cole Taylor, Travis Denning
• November: Collin Raye, John Michael Montgomery
• December: Jesse Joice, Justin Adams, High Valley, Chris Lane, Josh Turner, The Band Perry, Alaska & Madi, The Swon Brothers 

KVOO 5-Man Jam

~ 2016 Country Music Gives Back  ~

• Corey Kent White Folds of Honor Tour - To raise money for Folds of Honor
• The Swon Brothers Salvation Army Benefit - To raise money for the Salvation Army
• Justin Adams Ugly Sweater Benefit concert - To raise money for Last Minute Toy Store

The Swon Brothers after their stellar Salvation Army Benefit

~ 2016 Live Music Highlights ~

• Favorite Opening Line-up: Canaan Smith and Michael Ray on The Blackout Tour
• Best Musical Moment: Justin Adams singing me Happy Birthday from the stage.
• Favorite Multi-Artist Show: Jake FM New Face Showcase: William Michael Morgan, High Valley, Ryan Kinder, Lindsay Ell, Chris Lane

Jake FM New Face Showcase Artists (not Shown Lindsay Ell)

• Coolest Concert Souvenir: Justin Adams Shadowbox
• Favorite Meet and Greet Tradition: Ellfie w/ Lindsay Ell
• Most Memorable Meet and Greet: Granger Smith
• Still Can’t Believe I Met: Cole Swindell

Meet & Greets with Cole Swindell, Granger Smith, and Cole Taylor

• Most Anticipated Performance: Cole Taylor
• Most Anticipated Concert: Downhome Tour
• Most Anticipated Musical Release: First by David Fanning

My birthday celebration with Justin Adams and his band

• Most Seen Artist: Justin Adams - 5 shows
• Most Seen Opening Act: Lindsay Ell - 4 shows

An Ellfie with the very talented Lindsay Ell

• Most Energetic/Passionate Performance: Granger Smith. He loves this country, what he does, and his fans and it translates on stage beautifully.
• Most Appreciative Performer: Cole Swindell on his Down Home tour. He not only continuously thanked his fan, but the love he showed opening acts Cole Taylor and Travis Denning was amazing.
• Most Noteworthy Concert Moment: 5-Man Jam with Jordan Rager, Brady Clark, Chris Janson, Drake White, and Drew Baldridge when every artist randomly decided to stay and meet all their fans after perhaps the funnest multi-artist show ever.

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