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Brad Paisley, the king of country music, set his foot in Hamilton, Ontario, where it was packed again. It was one more show of his ongoing tour. The concert went off to a good start with the audience, aside from one question raised about the song played and not being part of the setlist.
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After all, the guy who talked about the fan fun shared his thoughts about the roadshow saying, “Last night in Hamilton, Ontario! 🇨🇦” and posted pictures from the concert. The fans’ response was so huge that it completely covered the comments with compliments about the energy and quality of the performance.
One concertgoer excitedly recounted his experience, ‘Was there last night. Amazing show!!!!!’ The audience was of the same view! Someone else pronounced it a ‘such a great concert!!🔥🔥’. Wow! It was a long-time follower who commented, ‘This was my 15th show. Loved it, like always.’ A listener even mentioned the Christmas songs selection and said, ‘Loved the Christmas music too!!’
Yet, even amidst the applause, a challenging question arose regarding a peculiar choice in the setlist. A concertgoer reveled in the chance to speak to Paisley directly, “I enjoyed the show, however, I was left VERY perplexed. How come you didn’t perform the song that is the main title of the tour? Why no “Truck Still Works”?!”
This remark points to the year 2024 when the tour is going to be with the title ‘The Truck Still Works Tour’ named after his single of that year. The fan’s bafflement gave rise to a small discussion with others questioning the song’s placement in the setlist. One response was, ‘Wasn’t it the opener? Pretty sure that’s what he did in SK…,” while another said the opposite of their experience, ‘He opened with Jingle Bells last night.’ The original commenter conceded, ‘that’s what I was thinking, still a very good show tho either way!’
At least one devoted listener was convinced of the conspicuousness of the titular song’s omission, regardless if it was the opener or somewhere else. It can be treated like a curious footnote for a tour that is drawing excellent feedback and that the artist’s visits have a reliable stage presence. Others made comments just about the personal touches, like meeting the star, and one user commented, ‘Great meeting you! Hope you and Kim enjoy the charcuterie board!’
Brad Paisley, who still stands tall among the most popular artists in country music, is known for his guitar playing and his vast range of songs that made him a hit. The Hamilton gig proved clearly to be a testament to his timeless charm, and the audience reaction was a pretty loud confirmation that it was a night of very entertaining successful entertainments. The small conflict around the setlist indicates how much fans are actively involved in an artist’s creation even when overall satisfaction is high. The tour is far from over, and the artist’s next performance will be in Ottawa, a venue that was next on the eager fans’ list who wrote, ‘See you tonight in Ottawa yaaaaaaaaa❤️’. Meg Moroney is another super fan who has recently met him.
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Hamilton’s night has strengthened Brad Paisley’s reputation as one who gives the audience high-energy and pleasing concerts even more than ever. Indeed, there occurred a bewilderment around one song’s absence among the audience. However, the whole experience of the powerful live performance of the crowd finally made the confusion trivial. The next tour para stops are likely to create the same buzz and excitement, and Pasily surely won’t miss the opportunity of taking the show all over Canada. His late night television appearances and his holiday album have also been in the spotlight.
