I recently returned from the Monroe County Fair concert tonight. The two-act performance included up-and-coming country stars Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. They did not disappoint the crowd. They kept the crowd on its feet all night long with a 2-hour performance by playing mostly upbeat songs. The younger acts brought in a younger crowd.
You could feel the excitement and fans got their money’s worth. It was evident by all the people singing along to the lyrics and dancing with each other. It was just a fun, pleasant atmosphere with two great singers on stage.
I have to admit that I am not a country fan. Despite that fact, I have been covering the fair concerts for the last several years. I would have to say this was one of my favorites, even though I still loved seeing Trace Adkins in concert last year. Even though I had never heard one song by Miranda or Blake before tonight, I found myself tapping to the beat to a lot of the songs.
I think the crowd appreciated the younger acts, as many of them said tonight. If you don’t know who these singers are, check them out online or buy their albums — especially if you enjoy country music.
Did you go to the concert? If so, please share your thoughts on the show. I would love to hear from you!
– Michelle Swartz