Concert: Lauren Alaina's "Top of the World" Tour

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I knew I recognized the name Lauren Alaina, and I knew she was a country singer. But if you asked me to name one of her songs, I couldn't do it. But I bought tickets to see her at the Fillmore Silver Spring  last week, and I had a great time! There were so many young people there (which made me feel old, but), and their lively energy added to the show. I was afraid that the young ladies in front of me were going to stomp on my feet with their dancing, though! But it was all good, and we all had fun.

Her opener was Spencer Crandall. I didn't recognize his name (or his face. He kind of looks like a B-side Chris Pratt), but I loved his energy! He definitely has a pop/rap twist to his country music, kind of like Sam Hunt, but that's very popular right now, and I liked it! He sang some cover songs, like Justin Timberlake's Mirrors and the Killers' Mr. Brightside, so that was neat. I liked his show enough to buy his CD, Wilderness. Not the best album, but it surely has some hits on it! And he writes a lot of his own songs, which I can appreciate.

My Person (As soon as this song started, I was so psyched! I heard this song for the first time last fall and instantly loved it. So I did know this guy!)

Things I Can't Say (This was my second-favorite song of his of the night! I listened to it later, and I think I like it better with him just singing it, rather than as a duet.)

Say in This (I like this song, but he rhymes "this" with "this" in the chorus, which is a bit of a cop-out.)

Made (Another great song! I can imagine this playing on the radio for sure!)

More (Just another romantic song from Spencer Crandall! He keeps 'em coming'!)

Before I Do (Very reminiscent of Jordan Davis' song, Singles You Up. I would listen to this on repeat!)

When You Think of Me (I can't remember if he actually performed this song or if it's just from the album. But it makes me think of my ex from college. The song is asking his ex-girlfriend to remember the good times and not just the end. But that young relationship for me was ruined by the ending. It is sad that I can't remember the good times without those memories being tainted by how awful the end was.)

I really enjoyed his music! I mean, I bought one of his CDs at the merch table! I would definitely see him in concert again, no doubt!

Lauren Alaina put on a good show, too! I didn't realize it, but this show was the first one of her Top of the World tour. She has a new album out, Sitting Pretty on the Top of the World, which has a lot of heartbreak songs. She even said there's only one love song on the album about the man she's seeing now (It's pretty cool that she writes a lot of her songs; she co-wrote 14 of the 15 songs on the album). Most of the songs she performed were from this new album, but she did some older favorites, too. 

If the World Was a Small Town (*cringe* at the lack of subjunctive tense)

What Do You Think Of? (Kind of a similar to Spencer's song above!)

You Ain't a Cowboy

Same Story, Different Saturday Night (This isn't a love song, but it's not a break-up song, either. It's just a fun country song!)

It Was Me

Run

When the Party's Over

I'm Not Sad Anymore

Change My Mind (This is the one love song on the album. Clever lyrics!)

Good Ole Boy

What Ifs (She just sings the girl part of the song on the official version, but during the concert she sang the whole thing. I love the version with Kane Brown, but I think she did a good job on her own.)

Ladies in the '90s (Girl power, yeah!)

Getting Good (As a person with a positive outlook on life, I love this song, since it tells people to see that life is good!)

Road Less Traveled (I love this song! Such an empowering message!)

Such a great concert! I didn't know what to expect, and I certainly was impressed. I would see either of these artists live again. I'm going to see Chris Lane at the Fillmore on Friday (tickets are still available if you want one!). That blog post to come next week!