Sam Hunt is set to headline the fifth annual Firestone Legends Day concert on Saturday (May 26th), and he’s looking forward to performing for the crowds gathered for the Indianapolis 500.
“The race is the draw, but when you have people together in a good mood for a common cause and you can come in and provide entertainment during the down time, it’s like you’re already ahead when you start playing,” says Sam. “There is something about having people come out to a show and specifically come out to see you, but there’s also something about getting a bunch of people together to have a good time and playing some music and that’s what we’ll be doing at the race. I’ve never been to this style of race and I’ve never been in this environment before. I’ve gone to some races back around the house at Talladega, which is just down the road from my [old] house, and they’re just so festive. The race culture is unique and specific, and I can get in there and mix it up with ‘em.”
This will be the first live performance of his new hit, “Downtown’s Dead,” which he just released last week. It’s the follow-up to 2017’s smash hit, “Body Like a Back Road.”
He joins Luke Bryan for his What Makes You Country XL Stadium Tour May 31st in Toronto.
Audio / Sam Hunt is looking forward to performing ahead of the Indianapolis 500 race this weekend.
DownloadSam Hunt (Indy 500) OC: …up with ‘em. :41
“Obviously, I’m not the draw. The race is the draw, but when you have people together in a good mood for a common cause and you can come in and provide entertainment during the down time, it’s like you’re already ahead when you start playing. There is something about having people come out to a show and specifically come out to see you, but there’s also something about getting a bunch of people together to have a good time and playing some music and that’s what we’ll be doing at the race. I’ve never been to this style of race and I’ve never been in this environment before. I’ve gone to some races back around the house at Talladega, which is just down the road from my [old] house, and they’re just so festive. The race culture is unique and specific, and I can get in there and mix it up with ‘em.”
Audio / Sam Hunt is looking forward to playing the Firestone Legends Day concert at the Indy 500 this weekend.
DownloadSam Hunt (Indy 500) a OC: …exciting. :14
“I’m really excited to play the Firestone Legends Day concert at the Indy 500. This’ll be my first time at the race, and I know everybody’ll be in good spirits, all the race fans. I’m hoping to provide a little entertainment during the down time, so it’s gonna be exciting.”
