A sold-out crowd packed the Ford Center on Friday night for Brantley Gilbert. Thomas Rhett and Eric Paslay, showing once more that Evansville loves their Country music. In a candid moment- a moment that felt as if it summed up the entire night-was when Gilbert spoke to the crowd of how he was recognizing some familiar faces from earlier in his career. “Maybe this means I am getting old,” he joked. He paused for a moment before cracking smile, “Naw, we’re just getting started!” The crowd raised their drinks and cheered in reply.
With two of the hottest acts in country, Eric Paslay and Thomas Rhett, joining Gilbert on stage, it certainly feels as if things are just getting started for all three artists. Paslay, who found success as a songwriter from artists like Lady Antebellum and Jake Owen, just released his first self-titled album in February. His song, “Friday Night” topped charts earlier this year and still remains popular on the radio. For Thomas Rhett, things can only grow bigger from here, with big hits like, “It Goes Like This,” and “Something To Do With My Hands,” and while Brantley has already found great success, he promises fans an even better ride from here.
“It was another solid line-up tonight with Brantley Gilbert coming to Evansville for the first time, and Eric and Thomas returning from previous tours,” said Scott Schoenike, Executive Director. Paslay will be returning to Evansville this summer for Victory Theatre’s Summer Country Nights Concert Series on July 12.
The Ford Center winds down a very active event season with upcoming shows Disney on Ice May 15-18. An Evening With Chicago May 21, and Gala of Royal Horses June 1.
