Russell Dickerson Brought Out The Stars For Hometown Performance

Official Announcement | Published: May 13, 2026 11:17 AM EDT

(The GreenRoom) Multi-platinum selling artist Russell Dickerson delivered a high-energy hometown performance Friday night (5/8) at Ascend Amphitheater, entering "like a WWE headliner, turning downtown Nashville into a full-scale, over-the-top, dance-heavy spectacle" (Tennessean).

The night kicked off with appearances from Tyler Hubbard, Adrien Nunez, and Kevin Powers, along with a special surprise performance by Thomas Rhett. "For nearly two hours, Dickerson kept Ascend Amphitheater moving with high-energy country-pop hooks, wrestling theatrics and nonstop dancing" (Tennessean), including the live debut of his newly released collaboration "BOOTS" featuring Fetty Wap.

The song, which gained momentum following a viral TikTok moment, was met with enthusiastic crowd chants. The "country hitmaker" (Sports Illustrated) powered through hits including "Blue Tacoma," "Love You Like I Used To," "Home Sweet," and "God Gave Me A Girl," blending country-pop energy with rock-driven production and immersive staging. He returned for an encore of "Yours," followed by a sea of fans dancing to "Happen To Me," closing the night in signature high-energy fashion.

Building on the momentum, the RUSSELLMANIA Tour heads to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO tonight, May 13. His headlining set will stream live worldwide on VEEPS beginning at 10 PM CT. More info here: veeps.events/russell-dickerson.