Luke Bryan headlined the fifth annual Capitol Street Party on Wednesday night (October 17th), playing a free concert for the massive crowd gathered on Lower Broadway in Nashville. Luke surprised the audience with an appearance by pal Dierks Bentley, and the pair covered Brooks & Dunn’s “My Next Broken Heart.” Luke also performed numerous hits, including “Rain is a Good Thing,” “Do I,” “All My Friends Say,” “Drunk on You,” “I Don’t Want This Night to End” and “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).”
Labelmates Kelleigh Bannen and Jon Pardi roped in some new fans as they kicked off the night with their own spectacular performances. Different reports have the crowd estimated at between 20-25,000 people strong, taking up nearly three city blocks, rooftops and restaurants. Seen in the crowd were Kip Moore (“Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck,” “Beer Money”) and Dustin Lynch (“Cowboys & Angels”).
Confetti cannons and a huge fireworks display lighting up the night signaled the end to the show…and just in time, too, since a huge storm, featuring gusty winds, rain and possible threat of tornados, blew in town after the show was over.
AUDIO: Prior to Wednesday night’s Capitol Street Party, Luke Bryan said he’s thrilled to be able to make music in Nashville.
Luke Bryan (headlining street party) OC: …it’s fun. :19
“I moved to Nashville, rode [the] 4-40 loop looking at the skyline years ago and dreamed of making a difference in this town. To be in the heart of it bringing music to Music City and making it a fun experience for tourists and people in Nashville, that are always like, ‘We want more country shows in Nashville,’ so it’s fun.”
