Life Amplified Tour Rolls Into Central Texas

Country fans of all ages were treated to some great music on August 26, 2016, as the Life Amplified World Tour staring country music superstar Brad Paisley, and his friends Tyler Farr and Maddie and Tae, rolled into the HEB Center in Cedar Park, Texas.

Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley

Paisley is arguably one of the best guitarists in country music today. He is also a successful songwriter and has released 10 studio albums to date, with number 11 due out later this year.

Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley

Since his debut album was released in 1999, Paisley has sold over 12 million albums worldwide, while earning 3 Grammy Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards, and 2 American Music Awards. He is also a member f the Grand Ole Opry.

Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley

Paisley is backed on stage by his longtime band, the Drama Kings, whose members include Gary Hooker - rhythm guitar; Randle Currie - steel guitar; Kendal Marcy - keyboards, banjo, mandolin; Justin Williamson - fiddle, mandolin; Kenny Lewis - bass guitar; and Ben Sesar - drums.

Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley Setlist:
Crushin' It
American Saturday Night
Water
Online
Perfect Storm
Without A fight
Country Nation
This Is Country Music/Mama Tried
     (Merle Haggard cover with Kevin Fowler)
I'm Still A Guy
     (with Tyler Farr)
She's Everything
Whiskey Lullaby
     (with Maddie and tae)
Ticks
Celebrity
Old Alabama
Then
Beat This Summer
I'm Gonna Miss Her
River Bank
Ashamed Of Your Selfie
Remind Me
Miles And Miles Of Texas/ Southern Comfort Zone
     (Asleep At The Wheel cover)
Mud On The Tires

Encore:
Alcohol
On The Road Again
      (Willie Nelson cover with Kevin Fowler, Tyler Farr and Maddie and Tae)

Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley

Tyler Farr


Touring with Brad Paisley is singer/songwriter Tyler Farr.

Tyler Farr

Tyler Farr

Tyler Farr

Farr has co-written and released two solo albums including his 2015 release, Suffer In Peace.

Tyler Farr

Tyler Farr

Tyler Farr

Maddie and Tae


Opening the evening was one of country music's rising star duos, Maddie and Tae.

Maddie and Tae

Madison Marlow and Tae Dye meet while still in school and released their debut single "Girl In A Country Song" in July 2014. It reached number 1 on the country charts in December 2014. They released their first self-titled EP containing "Girl In A Country Song" and 3 other songs, all of which they co-wrote, in November 2014. Their first album, Start Here was released in August 2015.

Maddie Marlow of Maddie and Tae

Tae Dye of Maddie and Tae

Tae Dye of Maddie and Tae

Maddie Marlow of Maddie and Tae

Are You Ready For Some Country, Music?

Country music ruled the night on August 13, 2016, as the Hank Williams Jr. and Chris Stapleton Summer tour took to the stage for a sold out show at the Austin360 Amphitheater at the Circuit Of The Americas.


Hank Williams Jr


Country music icon, Hank Williams Jr brought his sometimes rebellious, always powerful voice to the Austin audience despite having been stuck in a Houston rain storm just prior to the show.

Hank Williams, Jr

Hank Williams, Jr

Hank Williams, Jr

Hank Williams, Jr

Williams has received numerous awards and accolades during his career: Country Music Association- Entertainer of the Year; Academy of Country Music- Entertainer of the Year; Grammy Award- Best Country Vocal Performance, Male; Emmy Award - Best Composed Theme; Country Music Television- Johnny Cash visionary Award; Nashville songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee. 

Hank Williams, Jr

Hank Williams, Jr

Hank Williams, Jr

Hank Williams Jr performed many of his hits including "If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Dixie," "Just Call Me Hank," "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight," A Country Boy Can Survive," "Born To Boogie," and "Family Tradition."

Hank Williams, Jr

Hank Williams, Jr

Hank Williams, Jr

Chris Stapleton 

Chris Stapleton is a country and bluegrass musician who has been an accomplished songwriter for many years, writing songs for many artists including Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Darius Rucker, Adele, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, and Dierks Bentley. 

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton

In 2013 Stapleton signed to the Mercury Nashville label as a solo artist. Since then he has released his debut solo album, Traveller .  In 2015, Stapleton earned 3 CMA Awards: Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and New Artist of the Year. He also received the CMT Artist of the Year Breakout award.  In 2016, Stapleton has already garnered Grammy's for Best Country Album and Best Country Solo Performance, CMT for Breakthrough Video of the Year, Billboard Music award for Top Country Album, and ACM Awards for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, New Male Vocalist of the Year, and Male Vocalist of the year. 

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton

Chris' wife Morgane Stapleton performs with him on tour

Appearing on stage with Stapleton on  this night was Mickey Raphael,
best known for his work with Willie Nelson

Stapleton performed songs including "No Body To Blame," "Outlaw State Of Mind." "Hard Living," "Traveller," "Fire Away," "Tennessee Whiskey," "Might As Well Get Stoned," and "You Are My Sunshine."

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton

Wade Bowen 

Opening on the evening was, Wade Bowen.

Wade Bowen is a Texas Country/Red Dirt singer, songwriter originally from Waco, Texas. 

Wade Bowen

Wade Bowen

In addition to Wade Bowen performing lead vocals and guitar, the band also includes Todd Laningham on lead guitar, Jay Saldana on drums and vocals, Caleb Jones on bass and vocals, and Will Knaak of guitar.

Will Knaak and Caleb Jones

Todd Laningham

Jay Saldana

Wade Bowen

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

Legendary crooner Frankie Valli performed at the Bass Concert Hall on the University of Texas campus on Thursday, August 11, 2016. The original Jersey boy and his backing group, The Four Seasons, have sold over 175 million records world-wide during his incredible long-lasting career.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of The Four Seasons performing with Bob Gaudio on keyboards and tenor vocals, Tommy DeVito on lead guitar and baritone vocals, and Nick Massi on electric bass and bass vocals.

Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.


In 2005, Jersey Boys, a musical play based on the lives of the Four Seasons, opened to rave reviews and soon earn Tony recognition when the play hit Broadway. As a result, The Four Seasons' music has found a whole new generation of fans.

Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli

The group experienced many changes over the years including Valli almost losing his hearing due to Otosclerosis, record label disputes and break-ups, members dropping out and the music listening public's interest changing to different genres. But, through it all, the hits have stayed the course of time and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons have survived.


Today Frankie is backed up by a new group of singers: Todd Fournier, Brian Brigham, Brandon Brigham, and Landon Beard.

The Four Seasons - Brian Brigham, Landon Beard, Brandon Brigham, and Todd Fouriner

The Four Seasons - Brian Brigham, Landon Beard, Brandon Brigham, and Todd Fouriner

A talented group of instrumentalists accompanies the vocalists including Gary Melvin on guitar, Keith Hubacher on bass, and Robbie Robinson on Keys.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli

Now in his sixth decade of stardom, the 82 yr old Valli wasn't lost his voice or appeal.  He's still belting out unforgettable fan favorites like "Sherry," "Walk Like A Man," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "December '63 - Oh What A Night," "Grease," and one of their most covered songs, "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You."

Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli

The Four Seasons - Brian Brigham, Landon Beard, Brandon Brigham, and Todd Fouriner

Frankie Valli