Brett Young Brings Heart & Harmony To The Ryman

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Brett Young. Photo: Maggie Kaput

Thursday night (Jan. 22) at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Brett Young kicked off his “2.0 Tour,” delivering a performance that balanced tender moments with crowd-ready sing-alongs.

Brett Young. Photo: Braden Carney

Opening with “Here Tonight,” Young immediately established a warm tone on a chilly Nashville night. The energy rose as he went into “Used to Missin’ You” and “You Still Got It,” getting the audience ready for the night ahead.

“I’ve gotten to play this stage a lot of times,” shared Young. “I love it here. It’s one of the most special places I’ve ever gotten to perform. But, we’ve never kicked off a tour at the Ryman, and if you guys are like this for the rest of the night, it’s downhill for the rest of the year,” citing the crowd’s energy.

The crowd was fully with him by the time he launched into “Say Less” and “Like I Loved You,” fan favorites that drew spontaneous cheers and a wave of phone lights.

Brett Young. Photo: Braden Carney

The setlist showcased Young’s range with the upbeat twang of “Ticket to LA” and the sultry sway of “Tastes Like You” contrasted beautifully with the raw vulnerability of “Lady” and “Full House.” A special moment came with his cover of Justin Bieber’s “Yukon,” a testament to his ability to bring his own feel to a wide spectrum of material.

Mid-show, Young slowed things down with his current single “Drink with You” and the heart-on-his-sleeve “That Ain’t Yours,” before launching into the mournful “You Didn’t.” However, the night’s emotional high point came during “Dance With You,” when Young invited his daughters, Presley and Rowan, along with his wife, Taylor onstage to dance.

The crowd cheered even louder when Young dipped into “Just in Case,” a nod to Morgan Wallen that flowed seamlessly into his own catalogue. From there, the show maintained its momentum with strong performances of “Not Yet,” 4x Platinum-certified “Mercy,” and “Left Side of Leaving.”

As the night drew to a close, Young delivered “Sleep Without You” with the aching longing that has made it a fan favorite, followed by the big-hearted singalong to the Diamond-certified “In Case You Didn’t Know,” which brought the evening full circle, an ending that left the room humming long after the final chords faded.

The “2.0 Tour” will continue this weekend in Ohio, Illinois and Indiana.

Brett Young. Photo: Braden Carney

Brett Young. Photo: Braden Carney

Brett Young. Photo: Braden Carney

Brett Young. Photo: Braden Carney

Brett Young. Photo: Braden Carney

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