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• Southern Voice
• All I Want Is a Life
• Tiny Dancer
• Just to See You Smile
• Shotgun Rider
• One Bad Habit
• Watch the Wind Blow By
• Something Like That
• Where the Green Grass Grows
• Highway Don't Care ft. Taylor Swift
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Tim McGraw Concert Setlists: What to Expect at His Standing Room Only Tour

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Update (March 15): This article has been updated with Tim McGraw’s latest average setlist.

We like it, we love it, we want some more of it! Tim McGraw has been a country music powerhouse for more than three decades and has earned 10 No. 1 albums and 26 chart-topping singles to his name on the Billboard country charts. Married to fellow singer Faith Hill , the superstar played a major role in the explosion of country music’s popularity in the ’90s along with the likes of George Strait , Trisha Yearwood , Kenny Chesney and others.

In March 2024, McGraw will embark on his Standing Room Only Tour in support of his 2023 album of the same name, joined by special guest Carly Pearce . The North American trek kicks off March 14 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida and will hit 45 dates in cities like Nashville, Boston, Kansas City, Atlanta and Los Angeles before wrapping June 29 at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center .

Below, see Tim McGraw tour information, including an average setlist, and find out everything you need to know about the country star’s 2024 tour.

Tim McGraw Tour Stats

Current tour: Standing Room Only Tour (2024)

Set time: Across his most recent tours, Tim McGraw typically went on stage between 9:00 and 9:15 p.m, though set times vary.

Length of average Tim McGraw show: 1 hour, 40 minutes (on 2023 tour dates)

Past tours:

• The Spontaneous Combustion Tour (1996)
• Everywhere Tour (1997)
• The Bread and Water Tour (1999)
• Soul2Soul Tour (with Faith Hill ) (2000)
• Set This Circus Down Tour (2001)
• Live Like You Were Dying Tour (2004)
• Soul2Soul II Tour (with Faith Hill ) (2006-2007)
• Live Your Voice Tour (2008)
• Southern Voice Tour (2010)
• Emotional Traffic Tour (2011)
• Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Australia Tour (2012)
• Brothers of the Sun Tour (with Kenny Chesney ) (2012)
• Two Lanes of Freedom Tour (2013)
• Sundown Heaven Town Tour (2014)
• Shotgun Rider Tour (2015)
• Soul2Soul: The World Tour (with Faith Hill ) (2017-2018)
• McGraw Tour (2022)

Tim McGraw discography:

• Tim McGraw (1993)
• Not a Moment Too Soon (1994)
• All I Want (1995)
• Everywhere (1997)
• A Place in the Sun (1999)
• Set This Circus Down (2001)
• Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors (2002)
• Live Like You Were Dying (2004)
• Let It Go (2007)
• Southern Voice (2009)
• Emotional Traffic (2012)
• Two Lanes of Freedom (2013)
• Sundown Heaven Town (2014)
• Damn Country Music (2015)
• The Rest of Our Life (with Faith Hill ) (2017)
• Here on Earth (2020)
• Standing Room Only (2023)
• Poet’s Resume EP (2023)

Tim McGraw’s Popular Songs:

• “I Like It, I Love It”
• “Live Like You Were Dying”
• “Something Like That”
• “Humble and Kind”
• “Where The Green Grass Grows”

Tim McGraw’s Recent Opening Acts:

• Russell Dickerson
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Old Dominion

Tim McGraw Concert Setlist Info

Considering Standing Room Only is his seventeenth studio album, Tim McGraw has quite the catalog to choose from when creating a setlist these days. From fan favorite classics to deeper cuts and recent singles, the country star takes his fans on a journey through his entire discography with all his biggest hits included.

Below, you can find the average setlist from McGraw’s first 2024 shows on the Standing Room Only Tour.

Tim McGraw 2024 Setlist:

• Southern Voice
• All I Want Is a Life
• Tiny Dancer ( Elton John cover)
• Just to See You Smile
• Over and Over ( Nelly cover)
• Shotgun Rider
• One Bad Habit
• Watch the Wind Blow By
• Something Like That
• Where the Green Grass Grows
• Standing Room Only
• Highway Don’t Care
• I Like It, I Love It
• Felt Good on My Lips
• Real Good Man
• The Cowboy in Me
• Humble and Kind
• Live Like You Were Dying

Source: Setlist.fm.

How to Get Tickets For Tim McGraw Concerts

Tim McGraw tickets for his ongoing Standing Room Only Tour are available via Ticketmaster. Standard tickets are still available for many dates.

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The Soul 2 Soul Concert with Tim & Faith was the most awesome experience I have ever had in my life. The singing was superb and he is absolutely gorgeous. The love shown between Tim & Faith is so fantastic. I think every man should look at their wife the way he looks at Faith. I wish I could go to another concert of Tim's in the near future. I will be watching for any upcoming dates. I had a wonderful time!

One of the WORST-sounding concerts that I have ever experienced. We had great floor seats but the drums and bass guitar were so loud that no one in my group could understand any of the words from Tim or Faith. 90% of the concert just sounded like a lot of loud white noise.

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Tim McGraw draws country music fans to Pittsburgh for 'Standing Room Only' tour

Pittsburgh’s country music fans were out in full force Saturday night at PPG Paints Arena — all for 56-year-old singer Tim McGraw’s “Standing Room Only” tour.

Sporting a V-neck maroon T-shirt and skinny jeans, McGraw entered from under the stage following a sequence of silhouettes that were projected on the large screen, much to the audience’s anticipation.

The country singer opened with his bold hit “Truck Yeah,” which transitioned into “Southern Voice” and “All I Want Is a Life,” which had a retro, red vibe.

During the second tune, McGraw played guitar, and a bright, colorful mountain scene with a truck, flowers and trees was projected on the backdrop.

McGraw then performed a cover of Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer,” which featured theater imagery with a chandelier in the background. The rendition included heavy drums, guitar and bass, and it had country undertones.

After the song, he paused to introduce himself.

“How you doing? My name’s Tim,” he said — in a Southern accent, of course.

McGraw explained that he usually doesn’t talk much during his concerts. He promised the audience that the more they drank, the better his music would sound, which earned some laughs from the crowd.

Arguably one of the best Tim McGraw songs was performed next: “Just to See You Smile.” He went around and reached down to the fans standing in the front row to touch their hands during this one.

Tim McGraw sings his hit “Just To See You Smile” here at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh @TribLIVE pic.twitter.com/tbBRRtXK2U — Megan Swift (@mgswift7) April 28, 2024

He then played “Over and Over,” which had a farmhouse in the background, and “Shotgun Rider,” which had a cityscape with fast-paced traffic in the background.

One of McGraw’s brand-new tunes, “One Bad Habit,” was next up. It’s from his EP titled “Poet’s Resumé,” which was released last November. The crowd cheered for this one, as it played images of him and his wife, Faith Hill, performing together and just being generally cute together.

He played “Watch the Wind Blow By,” and the slow groove had a few couples in the crowd dancing together or putting their arms around each other.

The audience got excited for “Something Like That,” and there was an artsy background with pastel paint splotches and a watercolor scene for “Where the Green Grass Grows.”

McGraw played the title song from his album next, “Standing Room Only,” which had a blue and galaxy-themed background. He said he was going to “get a little pretty” during that one.

The audience was back on its feet for “Red Ragtop.”

“What the hell’s going on?” McGraw asked after the number. “If this was California, these lights would be really beautiful.”

“Highway Don’t Care” was definitely a fan favorite of the night, as it’s a collaboration with superstar Taylor Swift and singer Keith Urban. The tune had the music video projected in the background, which is very black and white, and the background also depicted cracked glass.

People sang along to Swift’s lyrics in the duet, and there was a sick guitar solo as well.

“Give it up for Miss Swift,” McGraw said at the end to loud cheers.

Perhaps one of the most energetic numbers of the night was “I Like It, I Love It” — as people were literally screaming. The upbeat number had county fair imagery with fireworks, and the crowd was on its feet dancing.

McGraw closed out his main set with “Felt Good on My Lips” and “Real Good Man.”

Both Abby Anderson and Carly Pearce opened for McGraw, offering an energetic beginning to the concert.

For his encore, McGraw sang three very emotional tunes: “The Cowboy in Me,” “Humble and Kind” and “Live Like You Were Dying.”

Phone lights were turned on, and the audience swayed to “Humble and Kind.”

“Thank you so much for that song,” McGraw said after that tune.

The final number had McGraw’s fans singing along, and he ended the concert with a curtsy.

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Tim McGraw Announces Standing Room Only Tour 2024

30+ CITY NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF MARCH 14, 2024

Special guest carly pearce to join on all dates, all tickets on sale starting friday august 4 at 10am local.

Live on stage earlier this week, from an intimate fans-only sneak preview concert at LA’s famed The Whisky a Go Go nightclub on the Sunset Strip, three-time Grammy® Award winning superstar Tim McGraw announced his highly anticipated headlining 2024 Standing Room Only Tour .

Produced by Live Nation, the Standing Room Only Tour will hit arenas across 30+ cities starting March 14, 2024. Grammy® Award winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce will join the Standing Room Only Tour on all dates as direct support.

“I always want to deliver the best possible concert I can for the fans,” said McGraw. “We’ve got some really special plans to make this the biggest and the best tour we’ve ever done.”

Long proven as a titan of touring across a career spanning more than three decades, the Standing Room Only Tour promises more unparalleled, high energy live shows from McGraw. Featuring a huge production, his biggest hits, and songs from his forthcoming 17th studio album Standing Room Only , the tour promises the most fun and memories of a lifetime.

All tickets – including VIP packages – for the Standing Room Only Tour will be on sale starting August 4 at 10am local time in each market. VIP packages and experiences will include a variety of offerings – from an exclusive gift item to meeting Tim – for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Fans are encouraged to visit www.timmcgraw.com and become part of MCGRAWONE for more information.

On August 25, McGraw will release his new album Standing Room Only via Big Machine Records and McGraw Music. The album’s title track, “ Standing Room Only ,” is currently top 15 at Country Radio and climbing the charts. It also marks McGraw’s 92nd career chart entry. An acoustic version of the song was released on July 14.

On Standing Room Only , fans can expect an album full of McGraw’s enduring Country sound, distinguished vocals and meaningful songs – as evidenced on previously released tracks “ Hey Whiskey ,” and, most recently, “ Remember Me Well ,” which was released on July 21. Standing Room Only marks McGraw’s first new record since 2020’s Here On Earth , which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Chart.

Throughout his career, McGraw has amassed 68 Top 10s and holds the Mediabase record for the most weeks at No. 1 with all titles, totaling 73 weeks, and holds the record for second-most No. 1 albums in the U.S. just behind George Strait.

For Pearce, the Standing Room Only Tour announcement comes at an exciting time – she recently ushered in the next chapter of her musical career with her acclaimed new single “We Don’t Fight Anymore” (feat. Chris Stapleton). With four No. 1 hits and dozens of accolades already under her belt, the 2021 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and 2022 ACM Awards Female Artist of the Yea r is showing no signs of slowing down. With her latest release receiving high praise from fans and critics alike, she continues to resonate with her honest lyrics and timeless musicality.

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About Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw has sold more than 90 million records worldwide and dominated the charts with 46 worldwide No. 1 singles and 19 worldwide No. 1 albums. He’s won 3 Grammy Awards, 21 Academy of Country Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards. His iconic career achievements include being named BDS Radio’s Most Played Artist of the Decade for all music genres and having the Most Played Song of the Decade for all music genres. He is the most played country artist at radio since his debut in 1992, with two singles spending 10 weeks or more at No. 1.  Known for his high energy concerts, he is one of the top touring artists of all time including the record-setting “Soul2Soul” tours with his wife, Faith Hill. An acclaimed actor, McGraw starred in and narrated the hit movie “The Shack” and co-wrote and performed the closing credit song for the Oscar winning documentary “Free Solo.”  His other movie credits include blockbuster hits “Friday Night Lights” and “The Blind Side”. McGraw starred beside Sam Elliott and his wife Faith Hill in the Yellowstone prequel and three-time Emmy nominated 1883 . McGraw has co-authored two New York Times Best Selling books, Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest and the Music that Made a Nation with Jon Meacham and fitness book Grit & Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life . As part of the host committee, McGraw welcomed the largest outdoor crowd in Nashville history to his performance at the 2019 NFL Draft. He also appeared in the NFL Tailgate Party for Super Bowl LII and the College Football Playoffs 2020. His newest single, “Standing Room Only,” just launched with the most first-week streams of any track in McGraw’s career.

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Tim McGraw Set List for 2024's 'Standing Room Only Tour' Revealed

Tim McGraw is currently on the road with his Standing Room Only Tour and he’ll be entertaining fans through June!

The 56-year-old country singer, who is touring with Carly Pearce , is performing a ton of hits every night and we have the set list available for you to peruse.

Before the tour started, Tim promised to perform his biggest hits along with songs from his latest album Standing Room Only and he’s definitely delivering the goods.

Tim will soon be visiting cities like Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Kansas City, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Make sure to check the concert listings to see if he’ll be in a town near you!

Head inside to check out the set list…

Keep scrolling to check out the full set list… **This set list is representative of previous shows on the tour and might not be completely accurate for every show.

1. Truck Yeah 2. Southern Voice 3. All I Want Is a Life 4. Tiny Dancer (Elton John cover) 5. Just to See You Smile 6. Over and Over 7. Shotgun Rider 8. One Bad Habit 9. Watch the Wind Blow By 10. Something Like That 11. Where the Green Grass Grows 12. Standing Room Only 13. Red Ragtop 14. Highway Don’t Care 15. I Like It, I Love It 16. Felt Good on My Lips 17. Real Good Man 18. ENCORE: The Cowboy in Me 19. ENCORE: Humble and Kind 20. ENCORE: Live Like You Were Dying

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The Dream Setlist for Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ Tour

With the superstar officially touring stadiums in 2023, here is the ideal, career-spanning sequence of her many gems.

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How is Taylor Swift going to pull this off? 

Her new “Eras” tour, promising a journey “through all the musical eras of my career,” was announced Tuesday (Nov. 1) and will visit U.S. stadiums beginning in March 2023. But to consider what this tour’s setlist might resemble is like trying to understand the true size of our galaxy — there’s just so much … of everything.

There are synth-pop bangers, the acoustic slow burns, the twangy throwbacks, the fan-worshiped deep cuts — not to mention the fact that Swift has dropped six No. 1 albums totaling 86 new or previously unreleased songs since her last roadshow, the Reputation Tour, in 2018. 

Where does one even begin to cobble together an ideal setlist that can represent her prolific catalog and celebrate her latest world-beater in Midnights ? Right here, that’s where!

Below is our dream setlist, which visits all 10 of her studio albums, keeps past tour tendencies in mind, and still makes the spectacle somewhat manageable. By our count, she could blast through all these hits and medleys in about two-and-a-half hours — a reasonable show length, considering it’s her first trek in nearly five years. 

This set would surely bring incredible highs and torrents of tears — what more could a Swiftie want? Until then, we’ll keep dreaming!

ACT I: ‘Midnights’

After weeks, months and years of anticipation, the stadium lights finally drop. The crowd shrieks in elation and relief, shaking the concrete. A montage begins to play on the massive video screens of Swift through the years, from the country-pop teen years all the way through smoldering Midnights . She winks at the camera and the video screen cuts to black, it’s silent for a moment, and then we hear “It’s me. Hi.” The crowd erupts again. But “Anti-Hero” doesn’t begin. Instead the screens begin to part, light purple smoke pouring through, and the bass kicks in … 

“Lavender Haze”

In line with her 1989 and Reputation tours, Swift launches into her marathon set with the bumping opening track of her most recent album. Instantly, it’s a spectacle of maximalist pop fury: A dozen dancers, in full choreo, with Swift at the center, swaying her hips, donning some sort of purple and black sequined one-piece. The heavy bassline quakes the stadium as 55,000 LED wristbands flash lavender, keeping time. A fever pitch is reached immediately, and many fans burst into tears. It’s finally happening. She’s here. 

"Vigilante Shit"

She’s hunting early, out for blood. The bass drops again, the crowd is a volcano. Swift struts her troupe of dancers down onto the single runway, which bisects the stadium floor and leads to an empty B-stage (more on that later). At the center of the runway, Swift is all business; stone face, steely glances. The runway is lit crimson red. “Lately I’ve been dressing for revenge,” she croons, the crowd howling in chorus. 

The mood lightens, she returns to the main stage for this new banger, complete with kitschy visuals on the screen — her three kitties appear, of course, for the “Karma is a cat” line. A backup dancer dons a feline mask, Swift pats him on the head. 

"Bejeweled"

Still in glittery pure-pop bliss, Swift tears through the tune, rocking a jewel-studded cane or hat (or both!), and on the line “I can still make the whole place shimmer,” a wave of flickering, gem-reflective light flows through the LED wristbands. Technology! 

"Anti-Hero"

The first act ends with the already beloved Midnights single, with leagues of similarly self-loathing fans absolutely belting, “It’s Me. Hi. I’m the problem, it’s me.” The moment is massive, cathartic, and fuels an influx of therapy bookings as soon as the concert finishes. 

ACT II: ‘Fearless’ / ‘Taylor Swift’

As Swift trots off the change costumes, a video interlude plays, ethereal at first, then with some flickers of twang  — echoes of “Fifteen,” “White Horse” and “Teardrops on My Guitar.” Fans slowly realize what’s next. She’s taking them all the way back. 

“Hey Stephen” / “The Way I Loved You” / “Fearless” / “Mr. Perfectly Fine”  

A big, fun, full-band mash-up of uptempo Fearless tunes kicks off the mini-set. Guitarist, bassist, drummer and violinist all trot out, reminiscent of Swift’s earlier tours (the dancers take a break backstage). Swift is donning some sort of knee-length dress. It finishes with “Mr. Perfectly Fine,” the hella-hooky vault track included last year on the Fearless (Taylor’s Version) , nodding to the album’s past and present. 

“Tim McGraw” / “Picture to Burn” / “Our Song” / “Should’ve Said No” 

The Swiftie lifers — the ones who still wear cowboy boots to her shows and bemoaned the lack of self-titled stuff on her last two tours — get their moment in the spotlight during this big, bright mash-up. Swift thanks the fans who’ve been with her from the VERY beginning. The pop stans don’t know these songs well and run to the bathroom. The line is too long. They snag another hard seltzer. 

“You Belong With Me” / “Love Story”

She reprises the mash-up of her two monster Fearless hits as she did on the Reputation tour. It played great then, it’s even better now. Swift is bouncing around, solo on the center ramp, the band jamming hard behind her. She strolls back to center stage and descends into the floor, as fans who’ve been with her for 15 years consider their own mortality. 

ACT III: ‘Reputation’

Another interlude, but this time it’s just a black screen and a low, faceless hum. The crowd doesn’t know what to make of it, until the back of Swift’s head appears on the screen. She turns around, brings her hand to her cheek. There’s a slithering snake ring on her finger. “Are you ready for it?” she asks the camera. The screen cuts to black, columns of fire blast on the main stage, and Swift rises from the smoke … 

“Look What You Made Me Do”

No towering inflatable snake this time, but the dauntless lead single off Reputation still goes hard. The dancers are back, matching Swift’s black and gold get-up, like a goddess of war. The deafening bass vibrates the hair on 110,000 arms. 

“I Did Something Bad” / “Don’t Blame Me” 

The thrilling medley sears with more bursts of flame and full choreography. The dancers lift Swift up and carry her around for a while, giving her feet a break from the knee-high heeled boots. 

“King of My Heart” / “Delicate” (piano versions)

The show slows down for a few minutes as Swift plinks through a solo version of “King of My Heart” on the black baby grand piano that’s appeared at center stage. She plays a verse and chorus before a quick transition into the more swelling “Delicate.” With the heavy synth pulled off Swift’s vocal, the track achieves newfound vulnerability. The platform on which the piano sits lifts about 20 feet high for a small spectacle and then descends back into the stage, Swift still sitting there.

ACT IV: ‘Speak Now’

At this point, the crowd understands the game: Every time Swift leaves the stage, a new album era is soon to follow. But which one is next? The answer comes soon as the stage lights up — in purple. The interlude hits “Dear John” and “Haunted,” the heavy strings cutting off to begin … 

“Sparks Fly” / “Mine” / “Long Live”

Swift is back out with the band, glamorous in a purple mini-dress, guitar in her hand for this epic medley, which crests on the triumphant chorus of “Long Live,” the crowd delirious with joy, belting along. Somewhere high above the stadium, a pilot asks his co-pilot, “Hey, did you hear that?”  

“Mean” (rock version) / “Better than Revenge” 

The teeth come out. No banjo but electric guitar, as “Mean” gets a pop-punk treatment that feeds right into “Better than Revenge,” which is practically a Paramore song. Everyone thinks of their ex and shouts along. 

"Enchanted"

Swift jams the full, original version, chugging on her six-string, down on the center ramp — but look, the ramp lifts into a mechanical arm that carries Swift around the stadium, singing her heart out as fans in the cheap seats get a closer look. Luckily, “Enchanted” is almost six minutes long, giving the contraption enough time to swing all the way around. 

ACT V: ‘Folklore’ / ‘Evermore’

All night, fans have glanced back at the B-stage at the opposite end of the stadium floor, wondering when it would be used. Now is the time, as an extended interlude of Swift ambling through grayscale scenes of pine trees and meadows plays on the screen. Pieces of “The 1,” “Invisible String,” “Champagne Problems” and “No Body, No Crime” can be heard.

“Cardigan” / “August” / “Betty” 

The stage platform lifts into view, revealing a cozy, lamp-lit auxiliary stage with a three-piece band: Drummer, pianist and Swift on guitar, hair pulled into a loose braid, wearing a chic jacket. Did it just get colder in here? They dutifully play the trio of tunes bound to the Folklore main characters of Betty, Inez and James, and fans who spent most of quarantine trying to unpack the twisted story lines squeal with glee. 

“Exile” (with Justin Vernon) 

It seems like it’s just the pianist and Swift at the old-fashioned microphone for this beast of a duet, but then, trotting up the side stairs that lead to the small stage, it’s none other than Justin Vernon of Bon Iver to repay the favor Swift did him, emerging to perform “Exile” at his London show last month. Will this happen every tour night? No, but this is OUR dream setlist, and on this night, it happens! 

Vernon leaves and Swift rekindles some of the magic of her 2021 Grammy Awards performance, merging the campfire jaunt of “Willow” with stadium swell. The vibes are many levels beyond immaculate. 

ACT IV: ‘1989’

While the crowd has been lulled into a state of tranquil folk-pop euphoria, the energy begins to build again, especially as people realize which albums have yet to be touched — and all the smashes they contain. Suddenly, the drum claps and bright synth of “Welcome to New York” start to pulse from the PA, giving way to “Out of the Woods.” The party is back on. 

"Blank Space"

Swift returns to the main stage, rocking a shining silver leotard and red lipstick, and as soon as “Blank Space” kicks in, the crowd collectively loses its mind. The encompassing human noise of 55,000 fans screaming “Nice to meet you, where you been” sets off local seismographs and some fans’ cell phones alert them they are experiencing an earthquake. Worth it. 

All swagger and glitz, Swift walks the runway with her dancers. It doesn’t quite match her 2015 gig at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Heidi Klum and the Women’s U.S. Soccer Team trailed behind her, but it’s still epic. 

"Wildest Dreams"

Unlimited vibes. Bottomless aesthetic. BOGO joy and rapture. 

"Shake It Off"

Swift is dancing, the dancers are dancing, the crowd is dancing, the concession workers are dancing, the dutiful dads in the audience — who know this song from their niece’s wedding — are dancing. Pure, goofy glee. 

ACT VII: ‘Lover’

Swift leaves again, the stadium goes dark again. No one wants to leave but people do begin to wonder which era will close the show — the most dramatic one, or the one that never got its due. But then they see it, it starts in the pit and rises through the stadium. The LED wristbands … they’ve all turned pink. 

"Cruel Summer"

Remember in summer 2020, when all anyone wanted was a “Cruel Summer” music video, and then Folklore happened, rerouting the course of Swift’s career? Well, the long-awaited bop of all bops is finally performed live — Swift is in pink and magenta, hair pulled into a ponytail — and the pure pop stans revel in the monster bridge: “He looks up grinning like a devil!” 

"You Need To Calm Down"

The heavy thump continues, as Swift pulls out a version of the choreography she did at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2019, her dancers scantily clad. The visuals on screen are rainbow camp; pride flags are seen waving around the stands. Swift is handed one from a fan in the pit and drapes it around her. Massive cheers. 

“Death by a Thousand Cuts” (acoustic)

Guitar, microphone, solo on the center ramp. Maybe the finest piece of songwriting on all of Lover gets its moment, as the tongue-twisting (but effing amazing) bridge separates the diehard fans from the posers. 

“Lover” (acoustic)

Still solo, still on the center ramp, it’s a sweeping, tender moment. She dedicates the song to all the lovers in the building, or anyone who’s ever loved anyone, or something. Couples hug, forgetting the argument in traffic on the way in. 

ACT VIII: ‘Red’

It’s late. Fans are so overwhelmed with emotion they can barely tweet. But everyone does the math and realizes which is the last era standing. Oh god, it’s — everything goes red. Pieces of the title track, of “22,” of “I Knew You Were Trouble” play through the interlude. They are ready to be hurt again. 

“State of Grace”

The live band is back, the drums kick in and it’s on — bounding pop-rock ecstasy. Swift’s final costume? You guessed it, all red, as she wails through the surging album opener. 

“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” 

Swift slings on an electric guitar, as she has in past tour versions of this smash — her first-ever No. 1 Hot 100 single — and tears apart the rock-heavy version. As fans cheer and sing in unison on the final chorus, their wristbands blinking red, torrents of broken-heart-shaped confetti are sprayed from cannons, covering the floor and lower bowl. Some people think the show’s over — the dads motion to the stairs, gotta beat the traffic! — but Swift never leaves the stage. Everyone knows what still has to happen. 

“Nothing New” (with Phoebe Bridgers)

But first, a bridge to melancholia — featuring opener and empress of emo Phoebe Bridgers! To commemorate the huge re-release of Red in fall 2021,  Swift and Bridgers stand beside each other to perform this slow-burning vault track, which is a brilliant duet and a glorious, bleeding bummer. 

“All Too Well” (10 Minute Version)

Swift hugs Bridgers before she exits and then walks back to the center ramp, where she’s handed a guitar for the last time. Single spotlight, she speaks into the microphone, thanking everyone for coming, for waiting, for sticking with her all this time. And she urges them to sing along once more as she begins to strum. A few cell phone lights appear, then more and soon the stadium is a night sky. Fans try to sing quietly so they can still hear Taylor, but as the song builds to “maybe we got lost in translation,” no one can hold it any longer. Unbridled, feral bedlam. Open weeping. Puddles of tears forming on the stadium floor. Everyone is emotionally ruined, but overjoyed at all they’ve witnessed this night. It’s truly been a journey through the eras, a banner cross-section of Swift’s luminous career so far, and all they have left to wonder is, “What’s next?” 

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As the weather warms up and the summer concert season approaches, music fans in Nashville are gearing up for an unforgettable night with country superstar Tim McGraw. On Thursday, April 25th, 2024, McGraw will take the stage at the iconic Bridgestone Arena, bringing his highly anticipated The Standing Room Only Tour to Music City.

A Night of Country Hits and Rising Stars

McGraw’s stop in Nashville promises to be a highlight of the tour, treating fans to a setlist packed with his legendary hits and fan favorites from his illustrious career spanning over three decades. From chart-toppers like “Highway Don’t Care,” “Humble and Kind,” and “Just to See You Smile” to classic anthems like “Don’t Take the Girl” and “Highway Don’t Care,” McGraw’s performance is sure to have the entire audience singing along.

But the night won’t just be about McGraw’s own music. In true Nashville fashion, the country icon is sharing the spotlight with two rising stars in the genre: Carly Pearce and Abby Anderson. Both artists will take the stage as special guests, giving fans a glimpse into the future of country music and setting the stage for an unforgettable evening.

Carly Pearce: A Rising Star with a Classic Sound

Hailing from Kentucky, Carly Pearce has quickly made a name for herself in the country music scene with her powerful vocals and traditional sound. Her debut album, “Every Little Thing,” released in 2017, produced hits like “Hide the Wine” and “If My Name Was Whiskey,” showcasing her talent for crafting catchy, emotion-driven lyrics.

Pearce’s latest album, “29: Written in Stone,” released in 2022, solidified her place as a force to be reckoned with in the industry. With its raw honesty and vulnerability, the album resonated deeply with fans and critics alike, earning Pearce critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the coveted Academy of Country Music Award for Female Artist of the Year in 2023.

Abby Anderson: A Fresh Voice with a Bright Future

Joining Pearce as a special guest is Abby Anderson, a rising star whose unique blend of country, pop, and rock has captivated audiences across the nation. With her powerful vocals and infectious energy, Anderson has quickly built a dedicated following, thanks to her relatable lyrics and dynamic live performances.

Anderson’s debut album, “Somewhere in the World,” released in 2021, showcased her versatility as an artist, ranging from upbeat, catchy tracks like “Shake It Off” to heartfelt ballads like “Broken.” Her latest single, “Timeless,” has already won over fans with its nostalgic sound and poignant storytelling, solidifying Anderson’s place as one of country music’s most promising new talents.

The Standing Room Only Tour: A Celebration of Country Music

Tim McGraw’s The Standing Room Only Tour has been a massive success since its launch in 2023, with sold-out shows across the country. The tour’s name is a nod to McGraw’s commitment to creating an unforgettable live experience for his fans, with high-energy performances and state-of-the-art production values.

For McGraw, the tour is not just about showcasing his own music; it’s also about celebrating the rich tapestry of country music and the incredible talent that the genre has to offer. By bringing rising stars like Pearce and Anderson on board, he’s giving them a platform to share their music with a wider audience and connect with fans who might not have discovered them yet.

A Night to Remember in Music City

Nashville, known as the heart of country music, is the perfect destination for McGraw’s tour, and his stop at the Bridgestone Arena promises to be a highlight of the city’s 2024 concert calendar. With its state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems and an intimate atmosphere that brings fans closer to the action, the venue is perfectly suited for an unforgettable night of live music.

Tickets for Tim McGraw’s The Standing Room Only Tour in Nashville are already in high demand, with fans eager to secure their spot for what promises to be a night to remember. Whether you’re a lifelong McGraw fan or a newcomer to the country music scene, this is an event that you won’t want to miss.

Beyond the Music: Tim McGraw’s Legacy

While Tim McGraw’s music career is undoubtedly impressive, with countless hit songs, numerous awards, and record-breaking tours, his impact extends far beyond the stage. Through his tireless philanthropic efforts and advocacy work, McGraw has become a role model and inspiration to millions.

One of his most notable initiatives is the Tug McGraw Foundation, named after his late father and established in 2003 to support individuals and communities affected by brain-related trauma and tumors. The foundation has raised millions of dollars and provided invaluable support to those in need, solidifying McGraw’s commitment to making a positive difference in the world.

Additionally, McGraw has been a vocal advocate for various causes, including military veterans, children’s rights, and environmental conservation. His willingness to use his platform to raise awareness and inspire change has earned him widespread respect and admiration from fans and peers alike.

As Tim McGraw takes the stage in Nashville, he’ll not only be entertaining crowds with his chart-topping hits but also carrying on his legacy as a true ambassador of country music and a force for good in the world.

Whether you’re a die-hard Tim McGraw fan or simply looking for an unforgettable night of live music, the country icon’s stop in Nashville on April 25th, 2024, is an event not to be missed. With special guests Carly Pearce and Abby Anderson adding their own unique talents to the mix, this show promises to be a celebration of the past, present, and future of country music.

So mark your calendars, grab your cowboy hats, and get ready to sing along to some of the greatest hits in country music history. Tim McGraw’s The Standing Room Only Tour in Nashville is sure to be a night you’ll never forget.

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They liked it, they loved it, Tim McGraw fans got some more of it in Pittsburgh

Bc taylor, son of aliquippa rocker b.e. taylor, drummed for his girlfriend, award-winning country singer carly pearce..

PITTSBURGH ― To describe a Tim McGraw concert, you invariably must use the word "solid."

That's precisely how McGraw sounded, looked and entertained Saturday at PPG Paints Arena.

Nothing out of the ordinary happened, and that was utterly fine.

From the rugged show launcher "Truck Yeah" to the crowd-swaying-along encore finisher "Live Like You Were Dying," McGraw dependably delivered a straightforward, engaging 90-minute set as tight as his blue jeans.

His band rocked out without getting showy, forging a six-man, front-stage line of guitarists and a bass guitarist for "Southern Voice," as the three-side jumbo video screen showed Southern icons like Bear Bryant, Rosa Parks and Jerry Lee Lewis.

That video screen gave ample closeups of the oft-smiling McGraw, who regularly worked a catwalk that jutted 13 rows into the crowd. That's where he did a few slow spins with arms outstretched like airplane wings, before slapping high-fives and shaking hands with fans during "All I Want is a Life."

McGraw's voice sounded strong, reaching the requisite high notes on his cover of Elton John's "Tiny Dancer."

Sweet, soulful fiddle emerged for "Just to See You Smile," which McGraw prefaced with the reminder he doesn't chatter much during shows, joking he's accustomed to his family − wife/country superstar Faith Hill and their three daughters − not giving him much space to talk.

Video clip footage of McGraw and Hill appeared on the video screen for the love song "One Bad Habit." That looked like Hill again, in a more abstract visual, for the next song, the somewhat Yacht Rock-ish "Watch The Wind Blow By."

The mixed-age crowd − enthusiastic and from what I saw well-behaved − wiggled and grooved for "Something Like That" and sang alone for the final chorus of "Where The Green Grass Grows," which McGraw finished with a baseball hitters' stance then an imaginary swing for the fences.

McGraw gave a hometown shoutout to band member Billy Noble, a Carnegie Mellon University grad, for his fine keyboard work on 2023's"Standing Room Only," from which this tour draws its name.

Red lights illuminated and intensified the setting for the lyrically dark "Red Ragtop," which built to a moment where fans waved their uplifted arms in unison. The start of that song, when the lighting was still dark, was a lone moment where McGraw removed his cowboy hat, for just a second, maybe to wipe some sweat.

Taylor Swift showed up for the pulsating "Highway Don't Care," beamed on the video screen in music video fashion and earning a post-song cheer when McGraw mentioned her.

It was party time, with soothing fiddle, screaming guitar and pounding, crashing drums as McGraw and his band tore into "I Like It, I Love It." He subtly changed the Atlanta Braves reference to Pittsburgh Steelers, an acceptable audible in a country show refreshingly low on pandering.

"Felt Good on My Lips" flat-out rocked.

Then five guitar- and bass-wielding bandmates, including McGraw, again formed a loose line to grind out the sturdy "Real Good Man."

A masterfully crafted setlist brought the crowd-pleasing encore of "The Cowboy in Me" and "Humble and Kind," with McGraw standing in wisps of dry ice smoke and letting the crowd repeat the final philosophical outro a cappella.

The uplifting "Live Like You Were Dying," in all its skydiving, Rocky Mountain climbing, Fu Manchu bull-riding glory, ended the show − you guessed it − solidly.

McGraw's main support, award-winning country star Carly Pearce, did a good job warming the audience.

Commanding the stage in red stiletto boots, matching her above-the-knees red dress, Pearce demonstrated a skillful ability to emotionally "sell" a song.

From the done-me-wrong-but-I'll-triumph "What He Didn't Do," to the devil-may-care attitude of Faith Hill's "Let's Go to Vegas," Pearce was convincing. She apologized for a slightly raspy speaking voice earned two nights earlier when she stood next to the real-life Hill singing along with McGraw songs at a Nashville concert. That rasp added moxie to new song "Truck on Fire," with its "liar, liar truck's on fire" vow to ignite the vehicle of a cheating beau.

In real life, Pearce looks to be quite happy with her boyfriend and band drummer BC Taylor, son of beloved Aliquippa rocker B.E. Taylor.

Befitting the night, BC Taylor supplied solid beats that added to Pearce's enjoyable dozen-song set.

Scott Tady is Times Entertainment Editor and easy to reach at [email protected].

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