He followed up with “Beer” and a cover of Garth Brooks’ “Ain’t Going Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up).” After the cheers died down, Brice performed “Boy.” Although he did not write the song, he said it was a reflection of his relationship with his father and the relationship he has with his two sons, Takoda, 10, and Ryker, 4. 1 song which also reached double platinum status. The 39-year-old singer performed “That Don’t Sound Like You” from 2014 and “A Woman Like You,” his first No.
Upon the lyrics “Where she blessed him with six more mouths to feed,” the father of three joked that was too many children.īetween every song, Brice exchanged his instruments, switching between acoustic and electric guitars. He continued his set with the title-track of his 2012 album, “Hard To Love” and “Welcome to the Weekend.” After the final note, Brice ignited the energy of the crowd, saying “Welcome to the weekend, y’all.” Concertgoers passionately sang along to “Love Like Crazy, ” the title-track of his 2010 album which was certified gold. Red, blue and green lights began to flash dramatically as Lee Brice’s five-member band walked on stage to be joined by the double ACM award winner for his 2012 hit “Parking Lot Party.” Brice took the stage, sporting a green Ohio University hat, jeans and a black button-down shirt that was unbuttoned at the top to reveal his necklace. For his final song of the evening, Phillips warned the audience he would be “getting a little redneck” to share his narrative of the South through his fast-paced song, “Rockin’ Them Boots.”Īfter a short set change, the stage lights went dark as the sound of boot stomping echoed throughout the auditorium. The newcomer expressed the importance of having his audience understand him as more than an entertainer. Then in the spotlight that resembled heavenly light peaking through clouds, the solo 28-year-old artist sang his first single on country radio “In A Bar Somewhere.” Phillips says he wasn’t angry at the man, rather he’d like to buy him a drink. Later, that man allegedly cheated on her. “Buy Him a Beer” was inspired by Phillips learning his then-girlfriend was having an affair. In anticipation of his upcoming record, the South Carolina native also performed some of his original music. He entertained the audience for the first half hour with covers of AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” and Luke Combs’ “Can I Get an Outlaw,” which Phillips wrote. Josh Phillips opened the concert, wearing a ball cap, dark jeans and a tank that exposed the cross tattoo on his right tricep.
Perhaps the album could use a song that grabbed you by the throat but it's sturdy and quietly persuasive, its strengths sounding clearer and bolder with each listen.Country singer Lee Brice took the stage in Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium Thursday as concertgoers cheered and raised their drinks ready to party. But Brice is a smoother, poppier singer than Church, comfortable with the glossy setting of Hard 2 Love but also giving it some considerable warmth. Brice covers an Eric Church song called "Life Off My Years" and throughout the album he displays a certain debt to the highly regarded Church, building upon his savvy wordplay, humor, and relaxed masculinity. Despite some generic titles - the best of which is "Beer" - Brice doesn't play things quite by the books, expanding both his emotional and sonic horizons on Hard 2 Love, threading some echoing U2 guitar into "That's When You Know It's Over," letting his sensitive side take over when he's regarding either his girl or his friends. As it turns out, the sartorial shift is a visualization of the change in his sound. On the cover of his 2010 debut, Love Like Crazy, Lee Brice looked a little bit like an everyday bro in his T-shirt and backwards baseball cap but on its 2012 sequel, Hard 2 Love, he cuts a slightly more sophisticated figure in a newsboy cap and pea jacket.