Today is a blurrrrrr. Am I even awake? It's after midnight. We walked about a million miles today. We also watched one of my favorite vocalists..."Judge" Jerrod Neimann. That boy has my heart. Now if only he wanted the rest of me. Jerrod (yes, we ARE on a first name basis) was totally awesome and he was pretty funny when talking about his next song being about love then saying the one after that would be about liking her sister better anyway.
After watching a few others, Skylar and I hit the strip for some lunch. We ended up eating at The Wild Horse Saloon which is a party place! It is three stories high with a full size stage and dance floor. The ribs (yes, I'm still eating ribs) were AWESOME. I think Skylar is ready to order her own plate of ribs tomorrow (despite the teasing she's given me about BBQ...I think Tennessee is converting her one rib at a time).
We walked around Broadway, watched a guitar auction, walked right past some famous country singer (after we'd passed chicks were screaming his name and running over, doh!) and then it was off to LP Stadium for the main attractions.
We were honored to be in the audience for Glen Campbell's farewell tour. He has a long history of music and television and did a wonderful job. Rumor has it he has Alzheimer's and that's why he has to stop performing. He was a bit confused and tried to leave the stage about four different times only to be ushered back to sing again. It was extremely sad but at the same time simply beautiful because once he was singing, Glen was in his element! So many years, memories, stories...all trapped inside his head...tragic.
It's hard to say who stole the LP show today. I'm totally torn between Jason Aldean, Miranda and Lady A. All of them put on an awesome show as well as sing like crazy.
One thing about country music that is great is how patriotic the singers are. Zack Brown Band and Glen Campbell both paid tribute to our troops and those who have served.
CMA Tip #1: Pay the extra for a hotel downtown. Parking here sucks, it's anywhere from 10-35 a day and walking the 6-12 blocks to your car is a pain in the arse! Also, I would have given anything to be close enough to slip into the hotel room and take a nap...so hoteling it downtown has it's perks!!!
Artists seen today:
Jerrod Neimann, Julie Roberts, Lee Brice, Eli Young Band, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and the Pistol Annies, Kellie Pickler, Brad Paisley, Glen Cambell, Tracey Lawerence, Jason Aldean
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| Jerrod Neimann...walking away |
We walked around Broadway, watched a guitar auction, walked right past some famous country singer (after we'd passed chicks were screaming his name and running over, doh!) and then it was off to LP Stadium for the main attractions.
We were honored to be in the audience for Glen Campbell's farewell tour. He has a long history of music and television and did a wonderful job. Rumor has it he has Alzheimer's and that's why he has to stop performing. He was a bit confused and tried to leave the stage about four different times only to be ushered back to sing again. It was extremely sad but at the same time simply beautiful because once he was singing, Glen was in his element! So many years, memories, stories...all trapped inside his head...tragic.
It's hard to say who stole the LP show today. I'm totally torn between Jason Aldean, Miranda and Lady A. All of them put on an awesome show as well as sing like crazy.
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| Lady A |
One thing about country music that is great is how patriotic the singers are. Zack Brown Band and Glen Campbell both paid tribute to our troops and those who have served.
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| Zack Brown |
Artists seen today:
Jerrod Neimann, Julie Roberts, Lee Brice, Eli Young Band, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and the Pistol Annies, Kellie Pickler, Brad Paisley, Glen Cambell, Tracey Lawerence, Jason Aldean
You're going to want to sleep for a week when you get home.
ReplyDeleteIt is cool that you got to see Glen Campbell. I've heard about his troubles. It is good that he still enjoys it.