Trick Pony
Chris Young's set had the audience moving and grooving perfectly preparing everyone for Trick Pony's country rockin' performance.
Keith, Ira and Aubrey took the stage by storm singing "Mama Burned The Kitchen Down," "Heartache Tonight" and "Just What I Do." The last song we're not familiar with, so we might have the title incorrect, but Trick Pony's performance was awesome and we wanted to make sure to include it for everyone going to a Trick Pony show to listen for it.
Then, they shared "Get It Over With," which is on their new album. The group rocked to "I Got A Big Truck," and Aubrey's version of a love song, "Love Sucks," before singing "What Am I Waiting For." Aubrey's performance today showed that she is not only a talented and gifted singer and musician, but she brings a new flair and enjoyment to the audience through her stage persona that equals and enhances her partners.
They sang a great variety of songs from "Hillbilly Rich," a rock-a-billy jam kind of song, to "On A Mission," to "It Don't Get No Better Than That," a rap type tune. They closed their high energy jam set with "Pour Me." The crowd was on their feet most of their set singing and clapping along with this talented, high energy country rockin' trio. If their upcoming single "Get It Over With," from their new album is any indication of the rest of the material that will be released, the album is a must have for all country rockin' fans.
Keith Anderson
Trick Pony had the crowd revved up ready for Keith Anderson's appearance on the main stage. Keith started his set with fan favorites "XXL," "Podonk" and "Beer Run." Anderson introduced his next song as a song he co-wrote with John Rich about 7 years ago, and they pitched it all over, and nobody would pick it up so they both decided to release it on their separate albums. They'd play it and see what happens. And he started singing, "Lost In This Moment" to the audiences screaming delight!
Keith brought several military personnel from varies branches of our armed forces on stage and gave them a beautiful and touching tribute before singing his newest released single, "Sunday Morning in America." Anderson had invited the soldiers to walk the catwalk to shake hands and greet the audience. The crowd pushed to the stage, eager to shake hands and thank each and every soldier, making their walk of honor. At the end of the catwalk was our Country's flag. Every soldier stopped, came to attention and saluted our American flag when they reached the end of the catwalk before continuing to walk the other side of the stage greeting the cheering and appreciative crowd. Anderson's touching dedication honoring not only these amazing men and women soldiers but all military personnel brought tears of appreciation and pride along with cheers and applause from many in attendance here at the Country Thunder festival.
Carrie Underwood
Only three photographers were allowed in the media pit for Carrie Underwood's performance as dusk set in, so it was difficult to get good photos of her. Laurie and I stood back up the end of the catwalk waiting for Keith Anderson fans to clear the area, and Carrie Underwood fans to move into their places.
The crowd was on their feet and cheering for Carrie Underwood when her silhouette appeared against the background on the stage, and she began climbing up the backside of a set of stairs add to the center of the stage for her performance. When she reached the top of the stairs she began her descend singing "We're Young and Beautiful."
The audience continued to scream and cheer for Carrie as she came forward and began to walk the catwalk area singing, "In A Midnight Touch," "Wasted," and "Bridges To Burn."
She moved gracefully around the stage singing "I'll Stand By You" and "Don't Forget To Remember Me." Then she treated the audience to what she said was her favorite cover songs from back in the day, singing, "I Remember You," "Before He Cheats," "Sweet Child Of Mine" and "Life Goes On."
The crowd screamed, whistled and cheered when Carrie launched into "Jesus Take The Wheel," "Some Hearts" and "Alone," before she closed with "I Ain't In Checotah Anymore."
