Concerts That Left Country Artists In Awe

Have you ever been curious about which concerts have left your favorite country artists absolutely spellbound?

While they’re experts at dazzling audiences themselves, these musicians are also avid fans of live music, no matter the genre.

Dive into the unforgettable concert experiences that have inspired and amazed these country stars.

Keep reading to find out more!

Ashley Cooke Blown Away by Ed Sheeran

Ashley Cooke was left speechless by Ed Sheeran’s ability to captivate a massive crowd with just an acoustic guitar, a loop pedal, and his voice.

“I was mind blown that he sold out Bridgestone with just an acoustic guitar, himself and a loop pedal. The whole arena was booming. The production was wild. I was like, ‘This is an acoustic show? This is so crazy.’ And I think that was one of the ones that inspired me the most.”

Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne: The Magic of Michael Jackson

John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne had his first concert experience at the age of six, witnessing the legendary Michael Jackson during the Bad Tour.

Though he doesn’t remember every detail, the impact was profound.

“I saw Michael Jackson on the Bad Tour when I was 6 years old, and I don’t remember it, but I’m guessing it was the best concert I’ve ever been to.”

Brothers Osborne’s TJ Osborne: Overwhelmed by George Strait

TJ Osborne recalls a life-changing experience seeing George Strait perform at a stadium, an event that expanded his understanding of what a concert could be.

“We come from a little town, so I didn’t even know that was a thing that existed, like shows like that. It was at a stadium and I was just totally overwhelmed. They had stages outside, and I was just like what is this Disneyland of a place? That was one of the most memorable, life-changing experiences.”

Cody Johnson: Unexpected Thrills with Nickelback

Cody Johnson doesn’t shy away from sharing his unexpected admiration for Nickelback.

“People are gonna laugh — some people are gonna love it and some people are gonna hate it — but I watched Nickelback live one time in Houston. Let me tell you something, that was incredible.”

Dasha: Emotional Moments with Taylor Swift

For Dasha, Taylor Swift’s Red Tour was an emotional rollercoaster, leaving her in tears of joy.

“I was sob-crying during the Red Tour. So that was probably the best one I’ve ever been to.”

Dylan Scott: Learning from Luke Bryan

Dylan Scott’s admiration for Luke Bryan grew from watching his videos to touring with him, an experience that left a lasting impression.

“I’ve seen a lot of people. I remember moving to town and watching this guy on YouTube. I would try to learn from him, and he’s a great entertainer. I got to tour with him two years ago and it was just incredible — an incredible learning experience.”

George Birge: The Unforgettable Energy of Kenny Chesney

Opening for Kenny Chesney at Tortuga on the beach was a highlight for George Birge.

“I got to open for him at Tortuga last year on the beach and something about Kenny Chesney on the beach headlining — there was like a thunderstorm. I don’t know, you just look at him and you think, ‘Man, this guy is larger than life.”

“This isn’t just music, this is a lifestyle. His energy, the way that he feeds off the crowd, the way that he treats his crew. The way there was a buzz all day about him playing and then him coming out like just pure electricity on stage. That was a fun night for me to watch.”

Greylan James: Nostalgic Memories with Kenny Chesney

Greylan James’s first concert experience was a Kenny Chesney show in his hometown , which set a high bar for future concerts.

“The first concert I ever went to I think was the best. I went to Kenny Chesney when I was 7 years old at Neylan Stadium in Knoxville where I’m from and that’s hard to beat.”

Jelly Roll: Intimate Atmosphere with Garth Brooks

Jelly Roll was deeply impressed by Garth Brooks’ ability to create an intimate atmosphere even in a massive stadium.

“He has this really unique way of making 90,000 people at a stadium feel like they’re sitting Indian-style in his living room and that was really cool. His Plus One show in Vegas was really cool.”

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Jordan Davis: Songwriting Inspiration from John Prine

Jordan Davis cites a John Prine concert as a pivotal moment in his love for songwriting.

“He’s one of the reasons I fell in love with writing songs. The last time I got to see him was in New Orleans and Amos Lee opened for him, which is another guy that I have just always loved. So, Prine and Amos Lee together was pretty awesome.”

Kassi Ashton: The Phenomenon of Beyonce

Kassi Ashton was awestruck by Beyonce’s performance, highlighting her unmatched talent and production.

“Incredible. There is not a weak spot in that entire world of Beyonce. The live vocals. And the microphone is on, honey. That’s not like a pre-recorded live… like some other big stadium tour artists do. Those are her live vocals.”

“She looks like otherworldly, threateningly beautiful. The costumes. The dancers are insane. The art — the production of it is insane. The setlist. And for me, the transitions between the songs were incredible.”

Lainey Wilson: Bit by the Bug at Tim McGraw

Lainey Wilson ’s first concert, Tim McGraw’s Down on the Farm, left her enchanted and sparked her love for music.

“Best concert might be my first concert. I was 4 years old, my mama took me and my sister in a double stroller to the Tim McGraw Down on the Farm Concert. That’s probably where I got bit by the bug.”

Matt Stell: Spectacular Stevie Wonder

For Matt Stell, seeing Stevie Wonder perform was a spectacular and memorable experience.

“That was pretty spectacular. That was really, really cool.”

Scotty McCreery: Birthday Bash with Bruno Mars

Scotty McCreery had an unforgettable experience at a Bruno Mars concert, which coincided with Mars’s birthday.

“There are two that come to mind. George [Strait] was my first concert, which was awesome. He really influenced me a lot.”

“One of my favorites was a Bruno Mars concert in Nashville. It was his birthday too and he’s, I think, Oct. 8 and I’m Oct. 9. So we were doing my birthday and celebrating Bruno, too. His show was awesome.”

The War & Treaty’s Michael Trotter: The King of Pop

Michael Trotter of The War & Treaty holds Michael Jackson’s 1988 concert as his best ever.

“I’m gonna trump here. It was 1988. Michael Jackson.”

The War & Treaty’s Tanya Trotter: Whitney Houston’s Unforgettable Performance

Tanya Trotter recalls Whitney Houston’s 1989 concert in Columbia, Maryland, as her all-time favorite.

“It was 1989. Whitney Houston. In Columbia, Maryland. That was my best concert ever.”

Here’s a short overview table summarizing the favorite concert experiences of these country artists:

Artist	Favorite Concert	Comments
Ashley Cooke	Ed Sheeran	Amazed by his ability to captivate with just an acoustic guitar and loop pedal.
John Osborne	Michael Jackson	Saw the Bad Tour at age 6; considers it his best concert despite vague memories.
TJ Osborne	George Strait	Overwhelmed by the grandeur of his first stadium concert.
Cody Johnson	Nickelback	Surprised by the incredible live performance in Houston.
Dasha	Taylor Swift	Deeply emotional experience during the Red Tour, left sobbing.
Dylan Scott	Luke Bryan	Inspired by his performances and learned a lot from touring with him.
George Birge	Kenny Chesney	Impressed by Chesney’s energy and performance during a stormy beach concert.
Greylan James	Kenny Chesney	First concert experience at age 7, left a lasting impression.
Jelly Roll	Garth Brooks	Impressed by Brooks’ ability to create an intimate atmosphere in a large stadium.
Jordan Davis	John Prine	Inspired by Prine’s songwriting and memorable New Orleans concert with Amos Lee.
Kassi Ashton	Beyonce	Awestruck by Beyonce’s unmatched live vocals, production, and overall performance.
Lainey Wilson	Tim McGraw	First concert at age 4, which sparked her love for music.
Matt Stell	Stevie Wonder	Found Wonder’s performance spectacular and memorable.
Scotty McCreery	Bruno Mars	Memorable birthday concert in Nashville, also influenced by George Strait.
Michael Trotter	Michael Jackson	Best concert ever attended was Jackson’s 1988 performance.
Tanya Trotter	Whitney Houston	Most unforgettable concert was Houston’s 1989 performance in Columbia, Maryland.

Conclusion

• These country artists have had some incredible concert experiences that have shaped their own performances and left lasting impressions on their lives.
• Whether it’s the raw talent of Ed Sheeran, the legendary presence of Michael Jackson, or the high-energy shows of Garth Brooks, these concerts have proven to be unforgettable moments in the lives of these musicians.

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