Country star Jason Aldean brought his “Full Throttle” tour to the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday night, delivering a high-energy performance backed by fan-favorite hits. Aldean was joined by opening acts Lanie Gardner and Nate Smith, who set the tone for the evening before the headliner took the stage.

Lanie Gardner opened the night at 7:30 p.m., kicking off the show with a high-energy set that included fan favorites like “Takin’ the Slow Ride,” warming up the crowd ahead of the headlining performance.

Nate Smith took the stage following the opening act, quickly building energy in the arena with his powerful vocals and upbeat stage presence. He performed hits including “World on Fire” and “Bulletproof,” engaging the crowd and keeping the momentum going ahead of the headlining performance.

Later in his set, Smith delivered one of the night’s most memorable moments during “Whiskey on You.” He left the stage and walked through the crowd while singing the song in its entirety, stopping to greet and interact with fans, creating an intimate moment inside the packed arena.

Jason Aldean opened the night with “Hicktown,” immediately setting the tone for a high-energy show. He mixed newer material with older fan favorites, making a point to revisit songs longtime listeners love, including “The Truth.” Aldean also debuted his unreleased song “Anytime Soon,” giving the crowd an early listen to new music. The song will be released as part of Aldean’s new album, Songs About Us, on April 24.

One of the night’s standout moments came during “Try That in a Small Town,” when Aldean was handed a flag from a fan in the audience and draped it around himself as he continued performing. The interaction drew a strong reaction from the crowd and became one of the most memorable visuals of the show.

The night wrapped up with “She’s Country,” giving fans one last burst of energy. The closing moments kept the crowd fully engaged, with the song serving as a fitting, upbeat end to the performance.

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