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Set List: USHER’s My Way The Las Vegas Residency

Ahead of his performance at the 2024 Apple Music Halftime Show, USHER has some business to tie up in Sin City—specifically at the Park MGM, where he's serenaded fans for the past year. His My Way residency has drawn a particularly star-studded crowd and, perhaps as a result, produced more than a few viral moments: At one show in 2022, Taraji P. Henson got onstage to dance to "Rock Wit'cha." A few weeks later, Issa Rae and Usher held hands while he serenaded her to "Superstar." As the videos spread across social media, interest in tickets spiked, and in August, the "Boyfriend" star extended his dates through December. If you've been on the fence, go. It'll be your last chance to see him in action until the big game. Whether you're prepping for an upcoming show or reminiscing about one you recently attended, you can explore the full set list here.

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Grammy-winning R&B artist ignites Usher the stage at his dynamic residency.

By Jeremy Koering

Updated November 27, 2023

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Usher is a world-renowned R&B artist known for his soulful voice and electrifying performances. Currently, he’s lighting up the stage at Dolby Live , located within the glamorous confines of Park MGM .

When you attend the Usher Vegas residency, anticipate an evening filled with chart-topping hits, slick dance moves, and a show-stopping production.

He’s also gearing up to take center stage at the 2024 Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, promising a performance that will be the talk of the town.

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Dolby Live at  Park MGM  in Las Vegas is an entertainment powerhouse, hosting residencies by music legends like Lady Gaga,  Bruno Mars , and  Usher , as well as a variety of limited engagements and events throughout the year.

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As an Usher fan, you’re in for a treat at his Dolby Live Theater with various seating options spread across three levels – Orchestra, High Orchestra, and Balcony.

The Orchestra level gets you the closest to Usher, while an upgrade allows you to indulge in bottle service. If you prefer a wide-angle view of the theater, the Balcony is your spot. The High Orchestra level, slightly elevated, guarantees optimal viewing.

Whichever seat you pick, the immersive sound from Dolby Atmos technology promises a concert experience like no other.

Usher Vegas Residency Setlist (2024)

Spoiler Alert: Here’s a list of the most common songs on the Usher Residency Setlist:

• Can U Handle It?
• Confessions
• Confessions Part II
• Dance (A$$)
• DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love
• Good Kisser
• Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)
• I Don’t Fuck With You
• I Don’t Mind
• I Need a Girl
• Lil’ Freak
• Love in This Club
• Lovers and Friends
• Nice & Slow
• Trading Places
• U Don’t Have to Call
• U Got It Bad
• U Remind Me
• Without You
• You Make Me Wanna…

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Live From Vegas: Usher Is Still Doing It His Way

Complex attended Usher's My Way – Vegas Residency on Saturday, Oct. 15, and witnessed the R&B singer prove that he's at his best when he's stripped down.

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Usher is just a few weeks away from ending the first leg of My Way – The Vegas Residency , and he’s going out on top. 

Thousands of people have traveled from all over the world to Las Vegas to watch the R&B singer perform at the Dolby Live theater at Park MGM. The trip may seem excessive to some but it’s worth making for the man who made Confessions .

Vegas has been a hot spot for musical residencies that feature the most prominent artists in the world for decades. Since the 1940s, legends like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, Elton John, Britney Spears, and now, Usher Raymond have earned a spot on that list. 

The R&B singer kicked off his 44th birthday weekend with two back-to-back performances on Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15. “I’ll be celebrating all week long,” Usher told the crowd on Saturday, sporting a new copper hair color. The singer shared that he had a few drinks before hitting the stage, and according to videos shared on social media , he was out late the night before at The Nomad Library after-party with Chris Brown , who was also a surprise guest at Friday’s show. Surprisingly, Usher was somehow still able to pull through to deliver a full, nonstop 90-minute set for his fans.

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More than a birthday celebration, the weekend felt like a commemoration of Usher’s career and the love fans have for him. The fans that filled the theater seemed to be millennials in their 30s, who witnessed the start of his journey more than 25 years ago.

For those who have been fans since 1997’s My Way , Usher’s music has likely served as a soundtrack for different eras and moments in their lives. After decades of success and being on top of the R&B game, his discography is filled with massive hits and fan favorites that include a wide range of love songs, club bangers, and dance tracks. 

Usher naturally kicked off the show with “My Way,” and slid into “Caught Up,” and “U Don’t Have to Call,” followed by some of his sexier songs like, “Love In This Club,” “Lil Freak” and “Lovers and Friends.” He then upped the ante by adding rollerblades to his already-impressive choreography to perform his newer and more upbeat songs, like “Don’t Waste My Time,” and his City Girls collab “ Good Love .” Clips on social media showed him gliding across the stage and, while that may seem challenging to others, he makes it look natural and effortless.

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But after such a wholesome sequence, it was only a matter of time before the Dolby Theater was turned into a full-on gentleman’s club. Usher performed his stripper club anthems like “I Don’t Mind,” “Good Kisser, and “Bad Girl,” surrounded by some of the most acrobatic pole dancers I have ever seen. But truthfully, that wasn’t even the most provocative moment of the show. Usher and his dancers turned up the heat a few times throughout, making sure the audience didn’t forget we were in Sin City. 

Usher then went on to sing “Superstar,” a deep cut from Confessions that has gained traction recently thanks to a singing challenge that started on TikTok. He spotted Issa Rae in the crowd earlier in the night and used that moment to dedicate the ballad to her—it was easily one of the most charming moments of the night. Rae grinned from ear to ear as Usher crooned about being her groupie in front of thousands of people. 

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But that wasn’t the only surprise appearance. Friday night’s show might have gotten a Chris Brown performance and Anita Baker singing “Happy Birthday” to Usher, but Saturday’s audience got quite a treat when Mint Condition’s lead singer Stokley Williams came out to sing “Breakin’ My Heart.” True R&B fans went into an uproar and the woman beside me exclaimed, “This is my favorite song of all time!” 

Special guests have allowed Usher to celebrate a few of the legends in R&B this year, and this wasn’t the first time he did so (Tevin Campbell came out in September, and sang “ Can We Talk ”). But the energy he shared with Stoakley (who sounded incredible, might I add) on Saturday night led Usher into his element, which is the slower, sultrier more intimate side of him. 

This show was a reminder that Usher is by far at his best stripped down. Halfway through the show, he came out in a black tank top, a durag, his iconic U chain, and no dancers around him—just himself and his iconic microphone stand. And that’s when I knew he was about to get in his bag. He went on to deliver some of his most beloved ballads and sexiest songs that fans sang right back to him word for word.

His rendition of “Nice and Slow,” “Burn,” “Confessions,” “Confessions Pt. II,” and others, were proof of something we all already know—Usher is still one of the greatest vocalists in the game (but he did heavily rely on the crowd’s assistance on most of these tracks.) During this portion, he was lifted onto a platform to deliver “Climax.” The song, produced by Diplo , is one of the most vocally challenging songs in Usher’s career, and he knocked it out the park. The song provided the strongest, most emotional performance of the night. 

At the show’s end, there were just a few songs I wish he’d performed from his catalog (“Hey Daddy” being one) while wishing others were completely left off the menu (like his collab with Ella Mai “Don’t Waste My Time”). With so much to pull from though, it’d be nearly impossible for him to pick a setlist that would satisfy every concertgoer.

Usher has experimented with different genres throughout the years. He has deviated from R&B and delivered everything from dance to pop to electronic, while still staying true to his soulful roots. As much as he’s also known for his party hits and his dancing, which wasn’t as sharp during this show as it usually is, it’s his singing prowess that makes him a legend. 

Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy “Omg” Usher just as much as the next girl, but there is a reason why he always comes up in discussions surrounding the state of R&B. And, after witnessing a shirtless Usher belt out “U Got It Bad” and “Burn,” 18 years after I last saw him (on the Truth Tour in 2004), I can confidently say that he is still the apex of the genre. 

This residency has been a sort of resurgence for him and a way to prove that two decades later, he’s still got it as a performer and a pop culture icon. Confessions may be his most venerated album to date but he has since continued to provide and create hit after hit, memeable moments, and other albums that will also stand the test of time. 

All in all, the My Way residency confirms that Usher’s reign is far from over.

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Super Bowl 2024

What songs will usher perform during the super bowl lviii halftime show here's our guess., this year's super bowl halftime performance has everyone making predictions from first song performed to guest artists on stage. what do you think usher's setlist will look like in las vegas, by julia elbaba • published february 9, 2024.

"OMG" Super Bowl LVIII weekend has arrived and we are just two sleeps from "Yeah!" you guessed it, the Big Game!

After the second quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers game on Sunday, fans worldwide will tune in to pop sensation Usher as he takes on the grand stage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

While the 45-year-old star's setlist has not been confirmed nor released as of two days before the Super Bowl , speculation is high across the internet. Usher has 13 minutes to squeeze in 30 years of talent, which is causing a great deal of confusion for fans.

With the excitement around this legendary performer, let’s look at what we think Usher’s setlist will be.

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What will usher's first song be at the super bowl halftime show.

"My Way," "OMG" or "Yeah" all are safe bets for Usher's opening song at the Super Bowl 58 halftime show. Let's be a bit bolder though: "Love In This Club" will kick the action off.

The reasoning behind this pick is because Usher will want to keep viewers on their toes and we think some of the other choices may be too obvious.

While "Love In This Club" is still a hit, it is also unpredictable and one of the first lyrics of the song is "But we just getting started."

That's not to say "Yeah, yeah yeah!" will not be echoed in the beginning, it just won't be the first song of the show.

What other songs will be on Usher's setlist?

Here are some other songs we think Usher will perform in his halftime performance:

• "Superstar"
• "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love"

Who will be a guest artist during the Super Bowl halftime show?

As far as who Usher will take on stage with him, our pick is either Alycia Keys, Ludacris, will.i.am or Lil John.

Usher, Ludacris, and Lil Jon, of course, created the song "Yeah!" together, making for a likely Super Bowl 58 trio.

Usher and Keys have the hit song "My Boo" together while Usher and will.i.am made "OMG."

While unlikely, another potential surprise guest is Justin Bieber. Bieber posted a performing Instagram pic with a shushing emoji a week ago, leading to the speculation he could be getting ready for something. It could be an upcoming tour or maybe a Super Bowl halftime appearance.

Who is performing before this year's Super Bowl?

Country music legend Reba McEntire will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl 58.

R&B and soul singer Andra Day will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and rapper Post Malone will sing “America the Beautiful.”

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Usher's Sets Dates For 'Past Present Future' North America Tour – Setlist & Ticket Info

F ollowing a captivating halftime performance at the Super Bowl and the release of his latest studio album Coming Home , renowned R&B star Usher is set to embark on his highly anticipated “Past Present Future” tour this summer.

The dynamic 24-city tour will commence on August 20 in Washington D.C., with stops planned in Brooklyn, Miami and Atlanta, as well as a special inaugural performance at Los Angeles’ Inuit Dome. The tour will culminate with two nights of shows at Chicago’s United Center on October 28-29.

Usher’s Coming Home , released on February 9, boasts an impressive lineup of guest appearances, which includes Burna Boy , Latto , H.E.R. , 21 Savage and more. Additionally, Usher recently announced his headline appearance alongside Janet Jackson and Backstreet Boys at the highly anticipated Lovers & Friends festival, scheduled for May 4 in Las Vegas.

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Usher burst onto the music scene with his self-titled debut album at the age of 16 and gained immense popularity in the late 1990s with the release of his second album, My Way.

With 33 million albums and 87.5 million digital songs sold in the United States alone, Usher’s impact on the music industry is undeniable. His global reach is equally as impressive, as he has sold 150 million records worldwide. At the end of 2009, Billboard music publication named Usher the second most successful artist of the decade, the number-one Hot 100 artist of the decade, and ranked his fourth studio album Confessions, released in 2004, as the top solo album of the decade.

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See a list of Usher’s Past Present Future North America tour dates below:

• Aug 20 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena
• Aug 24 | Baltimore, MD | CFG Bank Arena
• Aug 27 | Boston, MA | TD Garden
• Aug 30 | Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center
• Sep 2 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena
• Sep 3 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena
• Sep 6 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center
• Sep 7 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center
• Sep 12 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena
• Sep 17 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena
• Sep 21 | Los Angeles, CA | Intuit Dome
• Sep 22 | Los Angeles, CA | Intuit Dome
• Sep 28 | Oakland, CA | Oakland Arena
• Sep 29 | Oakland, CA | Oakland Arena
• Oct 4 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center
• Oct 7 | Austin, TX | Moody Center ATX
• Oct 11 | Miami, FL | Kaseya Center
• Oct 12 | Miami, FL | Kaseya Center
• Oct 17 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena
• Oct 18 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena
• Oct 22 | Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center
• Oct 26 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center
• Oct 28 | Chicago, IL | United Center
• Oct 29 | Chicago, IL | United Center

While setlist for the new tour is unknown, the following is the setlist for Usher’s Las Vegas residency:

USHER PAST PRESENT FUTURE CONCERT TOUR SETLIST

• U Don’t Have to Call
• Love in This Club
• Lovers and Friends
• I Don’t Mind
• Good Kisser
• Can U Handle It
• I Don’t F--- With You
• Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)
• I Need a Girl
• Trading Places
• U Remind Me
• You Make Me Wanna…
• U Got It Bad
• Nice & Slow
• Confessions
• Confessions Part II
• DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love
• Without You

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Super Bowl 2024

Poll: what song will usher sing to open the super bowl lviii halftime show, the r&b artist has created a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming performance, by lucy ladis • published february 7, 2024 • updated on february 9, 2024 at 10:23 am.

It's no rumor, Usher has been busy these past few months.

From announcing his performance at the 2024 Super Bowl halftime to finishing his Las Vegas Residency to releasing a new album, fans have been buzzing with excitement leading up to the big day.

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There are a few clues as to what he will decide to open with.

In the Apple Music teaser trailer, the singer's hit song "Yeah!" is featured. Leading some to believe the iconic song will introduce the performance.

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Usher's recent residency may also hold clues. A pared-down version of his residency for the halftime show would make sense. In Vegas, the singer-songwriter opened with "My Way." The full set list is featured on Apple Music .

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Apple Music has also put together a "My Road to Halftime" playlist that features hits from the halftime headliner himself like "Think of You," and other songs from past performers and collaborators.

Leaving everyone to wonder if the Usher will bring out other stars for the performance.

A new teaser from Apple Music might have given some clues. Usher is nowhere to be found, but Ludacris, Lil Jon and Taraji P. Henson make an appearance.

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"I try not to put too much time and energy into the the vicissitudes of the Internet," the singer tells Billboard 's Behind the Setlist podcast. "And I don't really read comments."

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“I treat Instagram like CVS,” Kristine Flaherty, better known by her stage name K.Flay, tells Billboard ’s Behind the Setlist podcast . “Like, I buy my makeup remover cloths and I pick up my migraine prescription, and I’m out.”

Most artists see social media as a lifeline that connects them directly to the world. The reasons the “Blood in the Cut” singer treats social media like a trip to a drug store says a lot about the 38-year-old singer/songwriter.

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But Flaherty wants to set up a “healthy” boundary and is wary of getting trapped in a never-ending quest to gain attention. It’s all too common for an artist to think they’ll be happy getting to a certain number of followers, she says. Reaching 100 followers leads them to think they need 1,000 followers, then 10,000 and then 100,000.

“If you buy into this kind of if then thinking, there will never be enough,” she says. “And you’re kind of in the trap. You’ll never extricate yourself. So you just have to self-extricate from that type of thinking, in my opinion. So I try to just not engage with with that.”

Flaherty’s comments come at a time social media is under attack from a spectrum of critics. Professor Jonathan Haidt has recently been on a media tour supporting his book, The Anxious Generation , that details how smartphones and social media have re-wired adolescents’ brains and led to spikes in psychiatric problems. In the political sphere, President Biden signed a law a TikTok ban — inserted by the U.S. Congress into a $95 foreign aid package — that will force the company out of the hands of its Chinese owner, Bytedance. Old-school flip phones and so-called “dumb phones,” cell phones purposefully stripped of most capabilities, are becoming popular with people seeking refuge from distractions. 

Listen to Behind the Setlist ’s entire interview with K.Flay in the embedded player below or at Spotify , Apple Podcasts , iHeart or Amazon Music . 

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• 8701 Evolution Tour  ( 1 )
• No Way Out Tour  ( 26 )
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• One Night Stand: Ladies Only  ( 15 )
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• Share My World Tour  ( 20 )
• The Las Vegas Residency  ( 18 )
• The Truth Tour  ( 73 )
• The UR Experience  ( 46 )
• The Vegas Residency  ( 81 )
• The Velvet Rope Tour  ( 60 )
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Average setlist for tour: The Velvet Rope Tour

Note: only considered 3 of 60 setlists (ignored empty and strikingly short setlists)

• My Way Play Video
• Think of You Play Video
• Just Like Me Play Video
• Come Back Play Video
• Don't Be Cruel / Every Little Step / Rock Wit'cha / Roni ( Bobby Brown  cover) Play Video
• Nice & Slow Play Video
• Bedtime Play Video
• You Make Me Wanna... Play Video

Show Openers

Main set closers, show closers, encores played.

This feature is not that experimental anymore. Nevertheless, please give feedback if the results don't make any sense to you.

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