Country Concerts of the Summer

This summer Sal and I only attended two country concerts in Jersey! It was a sad summer for country lovers up here! They were only about two weeks away from each other too.

Our first was Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney at the Brother's of the Sun Tour. It was at MetLife Stadium, and tickets were extremely expensive, so we ended up sitting all the way at the top. It was a great concert, but I wish we were closer.

Prior to the concert we tailgated for a bit, but because I had work that day, we ended up getting there a little later, as opposed to our early tailgating parties. The people we tailgated with were friend's with our friends, but we didn't know them personally, so for me it was a bit awkward, but I tried to enjoy myself. 

Inside the stadium, it got even more awkward. There were about six young couples sitting in front of Sal, his friend, and I, and all they were doing were drinking, making out, and acting reckless. I had about enough when the girls started showing their bras, but thankfully they left soon after that. 

When Sal and I finally got to enjoy the concert it was over. Thankfully we had another concert just a few weeks later - TOBY KEITH! It was supposed to be the party of the summer, and I couldn't wait!

Sal had gotten my brother and I tickets for my brother's birthday! It would be his first country concert and I was psyched to be able to share that experience with him. 

We got there really early, after a crazy ride down the parkway, and set up our tailgating area with the works - corn hole, grill, and coolers! It was a little cloudy, but extremely humid.

Blasting country music while playing a game of corn hole - how could it get any better than that on a summer day?

We had such a great time with everyone, and even with people we had just met that day because at country concerts you're friends with everyone! Okay, maybe not everyone... but almost! My brother seemed to be having a great time too - so far so good, and it got even better when we got inside PNC! Even though we were standing on the lawn, we had a perfect view of the concert and we even met up with more people that we knew. 

I think Toby Keith put on such a great show, and played all his great songs! I would definitely go see him again if I ever got the chance. Red Solo Cup!

I think my brother enjoyed his birthday present from Sal, don't you think!?

Jason Aldean Concert

As most of you should know already I am a country lover. I love love love country music, and hope to one day travel to Tennessee. I'm a country girl at heart with my cowgirl boots and my denim cut off shorts. I know you're probably wondering how I pull that off in New Jersey, but I do... of course, with the help of country concerts! Sal was able to get tickets for the Jason Aldean concert, featuring Luke Bryan and Lauren Alaina.


I was ecstatic, and when we got there I couldn't stop smiling. A few conclusions I've come to by the end of each artists performance:

Lauren Alaina is adorable. I didn't realize she was that young, because she has such a powerful voice! I haven't really watched American Idol, probably since the Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood years, so I didn't know much about Lauren except that she sang country, and sang she did. I would go to a concert if she was headlining it, without a doubt. 


Luke Bryan... well there are a few words I have in mind when I hear his voice, or name - hot. Okay, so maybe just one word comes to mind, but he's one hell of a country artist. I would really recommend anyone to go see him. Not only is he a great country singer, he's a great performer. It's sad to admit that Luke stole Jason's show, but it's true. The way he moves up there on stage and gets the crowd involved - seriously he's amazing. 


Jason Aldean is a great artist, don't get me wrong... but I have to admit I'd see Luke Bryan and many more artists before I see Jason Aldean again. He put on a great show, but I only know a few of his songs, and don't see myself learning any other ones. Maybe that'll change but for now that's how it is.

So the concert was spectacular. At one point, Luke Bryan and Lauren Alaina brought two people on for a 'shake it' dance off, brought a baby on stage, and even gave cups of who knows what [most likely whisky] to fans! I couldn't believe it. Half way through Jason Aldean's set, he came to the middle of the Izod center, along with Luke Bryan and played a few songs together. They were only a few rows ahead of us, and I couldn't believe it!

The lack of good pictures is due to me losing my camera charger and therefore, not being able to bring my camera. These were all taken on the Iphone... some are better than others. Oh I did find my charger though.. it was in the garbage, woops!

While they were performing, everyone got as close as they could. These girls behind Sal and I, had to have been about 10 years old were enjoying the show with their grandparents. They left them to get closer, and when they came back they were in tears. Luke Bryan saw them in the audience, took them backstage and signed everything he could for them, gave them hugs, and I'm sure took pictures with them. Even though they were only 10, I wanted to jump them and steal every single Luke Bryan signature. Okay, okay, I didn't do it, but I was thinking it. I was extremely jealous. I mean I could have pretended I was 10 right? I don't look too much older than that anyways.

I have to thank Sal for taking me to yet another country concert. It was so much fun, and I loved every minute of it. Hopefully this summer is filled with many more country concerts!