Brown ignited the stage with his infectious energy and unmatched production elements.
Kane Brown delivered an unforgettable night for his Midwest fans when he performed in Rosemont, IL on Friday, April 12 as part of his headlining In The Air Tour.
Between the country star’s infectious energy, crisp vocals and jaw-dropping production, the concert was nothing short of a spectacular experience. Openers Tyler Hubbard and Parmalee were responsible for raising the excitement inside the Allstate Arena and setting the tone with their hit-filled setlists, but nothing could have prepared the packed-out crowd for the show that was about to unfold before them.
Top-Notch Production
At 9:30 PM a thick smoke began to fill the venue and spotlights made a tunnel effect around the arena as long black curtains dropped from the front of the stage, revealing a long, narrow light structure slowly lowering from the ceiling. Fans had their eyes glued to the stage, waiting for Brown to appear, but moments later he emerged on top of the floating structure. Sparks flared around the stage while he deliveredhis 10th chart-topping single, “Bury Me In Georgia,” earning thunderous applause and screams from his fans in response.
The lights surrounding the stage then turned a bright red for his explosive performance of “One Thing Right,” which was followed by his baritone vocals bellowing through the speakers with fan favorites “What Ifs,” and “Grand.”
“I want to welcome y’all to the In The Air Tour, thank you guys so much for coming out,” Brown said before requesting that his fans sing at the top of their lungs to the track that inspired the name of the tour. This song prompted a heated display of pyrotechnics and spotlights that framed the extended stage.
A Career-Spanning Setlist
For the remainder of the 90-minute concert, Brown effortlessly moved through his 19-song setlist, showcasing a blend of slow-tempo tunes that offered an insight into his deepest emotions and heart-pumping anthems that brought the fans to their feet. The singer/songwriter explored the entire span of his career, interlacing songs from his early days like “Used To Love You Sober,” “Good As You,” and “Lose It” while also putting his growth as an artist on display through newer releases such as “Fiddle In the Band” and “One Mississippi.”
At one point, he made his way through the crowd to a B-stage at the opposite end of the arena and gave those ticket holders an up-close performance of his cover of Ray Charles’ “Georgia On My Mind.”
Brown has released several fan-favorite tracks with other artists of various genres throughout his career and while most of his collaborators couldn’t be present for the Illinois show, he was able to bring out his wife,Katelyn, for their heartfelt duet, “Thank God.” Katelyn, who’s currently pregnant with their third child, appeared in her Wrigleyville jersey and stood hand-in-hand with Brown as they took turns expressing their love through the heartfelt song. This prompted the arena to break out in one big sing-along, followed by cheers of excitement as confetti blasted through the air towards the end of the performance.
Another collaborative track that has become a fan-favorite is Chris Young’s “Famous Friends” which prominently features Brown’s gritty vocals. The hitmaker’s tourmates, Tyler Hubbard and Parmalee, returned to the stage to fill in for Young as they helped sing the uplifting lyrics.
Brown Showcases His Next Radio Single, “Haunted”
As the night was nearing an end, Brown brought the energy down a notch and put his authentic storytelling in focus as he delivered songs like “Heaven” and “Homesick,” which he dedicated to all the veterans in the house.
In between those tracks, fans learned that Brown’s next radio single carries a profound heaviness as it documents his personal battle with depression.
“This is just me just telling y’all what I go through, and I’ve been in some very dark places. The only thing that gets me through it is my family and they’ve been with me for so long,” he said of his unreleased song titled, “Haunted.”
It wasn’t long before fans were back on their feet and celebrating the end of the concert with one final performance of the upbeat tune that salutes Brown’s appreciation for the genre, “Like I Love Country Music.” Brown vocals were overcome by the crowd that sang along to every word while simultaneously jumping out of their seats for the fiddle-induced melody.
Taking The Time To Connect With Fans
Brown has recently been named a nominee for ACM Entertainer of the Year and his recent stop in the Midwest proves that he’s earned the recognition.From the start of the show, until the very last note was delivered, Brown proved he’s a true entertainer through and through. Additionally, the outstanding level of production remained a consistent highlight of the evening. Along with all thestunning visual effects, Brown made sure to connect with his fans any chance he got by getting down to their level to snap photos, sign posters, and bond over their shared passion for music.
“I love you from the bottom of my heart guys thank you so much,” Brown declared as he took the time to walk from each angle of the stage and say hello to his devoted listeners.
Kane Brown’s In The Air Tour kicked off on Thursday, March 28 at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. The recent CRB Humanitarian Award recipient will play a total of 39 shows on this trek, which includes appearances at arenas and stadiums around the country. Joining Brown on the road are Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, Chris Young, Bailey Zimmerman, Cole Swindell, Parmalee, LOCASH, and RaeLynn on select dates.
