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This concert review originally appeared on Degenrefy.com written by Ash Starkweather   Doors opened early at The Fillmore for the Charlotte crowd to see some of CMT’s Next Women of Country on tour. They hit the bar and gathered around the stage, socializing and joining in on crowd sing-alongs waiting for the show to start. Unfortunately, the crowd had to wait an hour past show time for things to get under way, but they would soon find out that the show was well worth the wait. Kelsea Ballerini [★★★★★] stormed the stage opening up with “Yeah Boy” and was genuinely surprised...

This concert review originally appeared on Degenrefy.com written by Ash Starkweather Brad Paisley at Walnut Creek Amphitheater When we arrived at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, thousands of Brad Paisley fans were camped out for miles as they waited for the gates to open. There was a lot of tailgating and people were playing Brad’s music in the parking lot while excitedly chatting about what they were about to see and hear. Needless to say, the anticipation was high, and fans were more than ready for a night of country music. Mickey Guyton [★★★★] opened things up with her huge presence. She is...

This concert review originally appeared on Degenrefy.com written by Ash Starkweather Country fans filled Cone Denim Entertainment Center for this year’s 104.1 WQTR Stars and Guitars show. WQTR pulled out all the stops for this event including pre-show meet and greets, a charity auction with proceeds going to St. Jude, and an afterparty with a live DJ. But most of the fans were exited to see some of their favorite stars perform hit songs in the round, and we were excited too! Luckily Ashley Monroe [★★★★] kicked the night off with her acoustic guitar rendition of “Weed instead of Roses” as the...

This concert review originally appeared on Degenrefy.com written by Ash Starkweather   When we arrived at the venue, the line meandered down the street from the doors of Charlotte’s Neighborhood Theatre. The venue’s doors opened a little late due to technical issues, but the crowd did not mind as they chatted excitedly about the opportunity to check out Brandy Clark headlining her own show. Sam Lewis [★★★] opened the night up softly with his acoustic guitar with his friend on bass. He played a solid set including the title track off his new album, Waiting On You. Sam also played a very...

This concert review originally appeared on Degenrefy.com written by Ash Starkweather   John and Jacob [★★★★], an impressive songwriting duo, opened the show. They co-wrote The Band Perry’s hit “Done” and performed the song with the crowd singing along. Next they played a very soft sentimental song, “I’d Go Back,” which really won the crowd over. John and Jacob also played “Be My Girl” which was featured on ABC’s hit show Nashville. It’s obvious this duo are great songwriters with an impressive resume and a bright future.   As Kacey Musgraves [★★★★] took the stage she was not impressed with the sitting crowd,...