Pentatonix opened the show with their "Daft Punk Melody", which I have to say is one of my favorites. I've shared the video with you in the past, but it is so good I have to share it again. I couldn't find a good quality live version, but the video is so fun that I couldn't pass up the opportunity to reshare:
In addition to this amazing mix, the crew wowed the audience with their own version of Omi's "Cheerleader". The video is as good as any cell phone video can be, but you're just going to have to trust me when I say it's amazing in person.
I had to leave the arena for a bit during their set, so I missed a majority of it but no worries because they came out later WITH Kelly to nail "Heartbeat Song"!
Previously I mentioned I had to leave the arena and missed quite a bit of Pentatonix's set. That is because I got to meet Kelly Clarkson! Let me just say, this woman is not only amazing on the stage but off it as well. She was so genuine and took the time to have legitimate conversations with each and every fan that had a meet and greet pass. Just one more reason to love this woman!
Kelly's music is amazing, but what's even more amazing is the fact that she is one of those rare artists that sounds better live than on her album. She hits every note and doesn't skimp on the powerhouse belts she is known for. Get to 2:20 in "Catch My Breath" and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.
A really great feature Kelly has added to this tour is when she brings a hometown singer on stage and lets them do their thing. At this particular show she brought up Jeff Johnson who did Josh Groban's "Remember When it Rained". This man had a wonderful voice, but my favorite part was all of the local support. Everyone stood during Pentatonix and Kellys' sets. They gave Jeff that same respect and cheered him on throughout the whole song. It was a fantastic display of supporting local artists.
For the last couple of tours, Kelly has done fan request numbers. Most of which become trending topics on social media the day after. This night was no different as she took on Prince's "Purple Rain". This iconic song is already a hit in its own right, but Kelly took it and made it her own. This girl doesn't shy away from a challenge and that is apparent with this cover right here:
I mean seriously, is there a song this woman can't sing!?! I fully predict that with a voice like hers paired with her charming and humorous personality, she will continue to entertain listeners for many years to come.
