Mariah Carey’s “Christmas Time Tour” brought nostalgic holiday classics and the iconic star’s greatest hits to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last night (Nov. 25). The arena was transformed into a festive wonderland as the tour made its much-anticipated stop in Music City.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of her iconic Merry Christmas album, Carey delivered a performance that reaffirmed her status as the “Queen of Christmas.”

Carey took the stage to an enthusiastic crowd, opening with a medley that included “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night.” Her powerful vocals resonated throughout the venue, captivating the audience from the outset. The setlist featured a mix of other holiday favorites including “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night” also from her classic holiday album released in 1994.

A highlight of the evening was the surprise appearance of Carey’s 13-year-old twins, her son Moroccan and daughter Monroe, who charmed the audience, along with her dancers, with their playful energy and budding talents while Carey executed a wardrobe change backstage. She then joined her children for a heartwarming rendition of “Here Comes Santa Claus.” The family moment added a personal touch to the concert, emphasizing the themes of love and togetherness central to the holiday season.

Each song was met with enthusiastic sing-alongs, showcasing the deep connection between the artist and her fans. Throughout the concert, Carey engaged with the audience, sharing personal anecdotes about the holiday season and expressing her gratitude for their unwavering support over the years.

In addition to her holiday repertoire, Carey delighted fans with performances of her timeless songs including “Emotions,” “Hero,” “Fantasy” and “We Belong Together” after telling the audience that she once learned from her booking agent at CAA that you “gotta give them the hits!”

As the opening notes of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” filled the arena, the crowd erupted in anticipation of Carey’s most iconic holiday anthem. Wearing a red jumpsuit reminiscent of what she wore on the cover of her 1994 Christmas album, she was brought to the stage in Santa’s sleigh, surrounded by festive dancers and glittering snow effects. Carey delivered a performance that was both joyous and powerful. Her crystal-clear vocals soared through the timeless melody, uniting the audience in holiday cheer. The performance of the perennial favorite served as the grand finale, leaving the crowd uplifted and brimming with Christmas spirit.

Carey’s “Christmas Time” tour stop in Nashville was a welcomed start to this year’s holiday season in Nashville, offering a perfect blend of holiday cheer and musical excellence from the iconic singer. As the final notes echoed through Bridgestone Arena, it was clear that she had once again captured the hearts of her audience, leaving them with cherished memories to carry through the holiday season as she continued her reign as “Queen of Christmas.”

Brooks & Dunn‘s Reboot II breaks into the top five on the country albums chart, debuting at No. 5 with 24K in total consumption (10K album only/15 million song streams), according to Luminate data.

Morgan Wallen‘s One Thing At A Time remains at the top with 42K (1K album only/53 million song streams), followed by Jelly Roll‘s Beautifully Broken at No. 2 with 31K (8K album only/29 million song streams). Post Malone‘s F-1 Trillion stays put at No. 3 with 29K (2K album only/34 million song streams), and Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album rests at No. 4 with 28K (521 album only/36 million song streams).

On the country streaming songs chart, Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” reclaims the No. 1 slot with 15 million new streams, adding to 914 million ATD. Wallen’s “Love Somebody” shifts down to No. 2 with 14 million streams, adding to 98 million ATD, while Post Malone and Wallen’s “I Had Some Help” stays at No. 3 with 13 million new streams, adding to 806 million ATD. Bryan and Kacey Musgraves‘ “I Remember Everything” rises to No. 4 with 9.3 million streams, adding to 1.1 billion ATD, as Bryan’s “Something In The Orange” surges to No. 5 with 8.6 million new streams, adding to 1.7 billion ATD.

Luke Combs and Cody Johnson are set to headline the upcoming Boots In The Park Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 17 and 18.

Held at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park, the festival will also feature performances by Jon Pardi, Parker McCollum, Scotty McCreery, Ian Munsick, Jackson Dean, Corey Kent, Alana Springsteen, Jade Eagleson, Bryce Leatherwood, Joe Peters and Luwiss Lux.

Boots In The Park attendees will enjoy an all-day country party with live performances, line dancing, craft food from local vendors, a diverse selection of beverages and captivating art installations. Tickets to the two-day country music festival go on sale Friday, Dec. 6.

“We are thrilled to return to New Mexico for year two of Boots In The Park and expand to a two-day festival in 2025,” says Steve Thacher, CEO of Activated Events. “With headliners like Luke Combs and Cody Johnson, along with an incredible supporting lineup, Balloon Fiesta Park will come alive for an unforgettable weekend.”

Following his CMA Awards performance, Post Malone united with Morrison Hotel Gallery to host a private event on Thursday (Nov. 21) in celebration of their Nashville pop-up collection, which was on display at Prima in the South Gulch neighborhood this past weekend (Nov. 22–24).

Handpicked by the global superstar and the gallery, the featured photographs were taken by Post Malone’s personal photographer Adam DeGross and exhibited in the 8,500-square-foot space with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Guests enjoyed bites from the popular, Asian-inspired restaurant Noko as they viewed the collection, which sought to give them an intimate glimpse of the artist’s world.

“What a way to introduce ourselves to Nashville, and what a treat it is to be bringing Morrison Hotel Gallery to town with our partner, Post Malone,” shared Adam Block, CEO of Morrison Hotel Gallery. “Clearly Nashville appreciates great music photography as much as it does great music, and we’re excited by the prospect of returning.”