Post Malone, a Grammy-nominated artist and purveyor of six No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits, including the recent six-week chart-topper “I Had Some Help” (featuring Morgan Wallen), has teamed up with Bud Light for to throw an intimate-yet-raucous party in Nashville on Tuesday (July 16) at Marathon Music Works in Music City, where he previewed some songs from his upcoming country project, F-1 Triswhich is released on August 16.
Posty delivered an evening of stories and songs called “A Night in Nashville.” Dressed in a hat, long-sleeved shirt and jeans, he ran through a medley of hits like “Sunflower” and “Circles,” but also had some help previewing some new songs from country-rock purveyor Blake Shelton. , country traditionalist Joe Nichols and Americana-bluegrass icon Sierra Ferrell.
In recent years, Post has turned to his passion for country, including posting covers of classic country songs, making a headline appearance at the Stagecoach country music festival earlier this year, and his serious, soulful performance at the ACM Awards in May. His warm, honeyed voice leans right into a more traditional '80s and '90s country-inspired lane, and his genuine passion for the genre seems to have garnered Post plenty of support from his fellow artists.
“Hey, moms!” said Posty, saying an oft-repeated phrase throughout the evening, prompting the crowd to raise their Bud Light cans high in the air.
Shelton, a 28-time Country Airplay chart topper, joins the Post for their new track “Pour Me a Drink.” Notably, Shelton's wife Gwen Stefani was also in attendance, watching the show from the stage.
“He's a good friend of mine and a very sweet person and one of the most talented people I've ever had the honor of meeting,” Post Malone said, welcoming Shelton to the stage.
Post Malone and Sierra Ferrell perform on stage for Bud Light's 'A Night In Nashville' concert at Marathon Music Works on July 16, 2024 in Nashville.
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“It's a Post Malone world we live in!” Shelton said, with Post later teaming up with the country star to perform the former Voice In 2004, coach's multi-week No. 1 Country Airplay hit “Some Beach.”
“Oh my god, no one is going to remember this song!” Shelton said, though the crowd immediately proved him wrong, passionately singing along to the tune, with many pumping their fists when the song's signature line was played.
Calling her “probably the best singer I've ever heard in my entire life,” he welcomed Ferrell to the stage to provide gorgeous harmonies on “Never Love You Again,” the song she previously performed solo at the ACM Awards in May. They then gave a rousing, light-hearted rendition of the Johnny Cash/June Carter Cash hit 'Jackson'.
Hardy joined Post Malone onstage to debut a new song, “Would You Hide My Gun,” followed by a follow-up to the late Post Malone's “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die)” Joe Diffie. The two previously honored Diffie at last year's CMA Awards when they teamed up with Wallen to perform Diffie's “Pickup Man.”
Post went on to recall how, in classic Nashville fashion, he first met Hardy and Wallen at Nashville haunt Loser's prior to their CMA collaboration. Later in the show, Nichols teamed up with Post for a cover of the former's 2002 song “Brokenheartsville.”
Post Malone and HARDY perform on stage for Bud Light's 'A Night In Nashville' concert at Marathon Music Works on July 16, 2024 in Nashville.
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But Post had more new music for the crowd as well. He performed a heartwarming new song called “Yous,” which he said was inspired by his 2-year-old daughter and the thought that while she might one day choose to walk down the aisle and get married, she'll always have her father. heart.
He also thanked the crowd of fans for believing in his music, noting that he faced harsh criticism early in his career.
“They called me a one-hit wonder,” he said. “Thank you tonight for your love and support – it's been 10 f–king years,” he said, drawing cheers from the audience before offering the crowd his own bit of encouragement. “There may be people who do not feel as loved as they are – they love you more than the king knows. I love you so much and there are so many people who love you. Do whatever you want to do in this life and the world and trust yourself.”
He then launched into a solo cover of his 2017 hit collaboration with Quavo “Congratulations.”
Post closed out the night with “I Had Some Help,” his collaboration with Wallen that spent six weeks at the top of the 100. While the “Last Night” singer was absent, Post had plenty of help from the packed audience at Marathon Music Works, who raised Bud Light cans, cheered, swayed and sang along to every word.
He repaid the help in kind, ending the show by jumping off the stage to shake hands, exchange hugs and take pictures with several people in the front row. It's the kind of purposeful, instant fan connections that over the years have helped accelerate and sustain the careers of artists like Garth Brooks, pre-pop upstart Taylor Swift, and ACM reigning Lainey Wilson. and CMA Entertainer of the Year.
In June, Post Malone played another intimate show in Nashville at the Bluebird Cafe. This show was geared towards the Nashville music industry, welcoming top songwriter Ashley Gorley, Wilson and guest Ernest. With both country music fans and the Nashville industry, Malone seems intent on getting the job done and making the connections.
Bud Light will also be the official beer sponsor of Post Malone's upcoming F-1 Trillion tour this fall, which kicks off in September and runs through October, ending with a show at Nashville's Nissan Stadium on October 19.
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