Zach Bryan’s concert in August
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You’re probably familiar with Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan but some new artists you heard this summer might include Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Benson Boone. Atlanta had a boom of concerts this summer with country, pop and rap coming to town like Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, Olivia Rodrigo, Tate McRae and many more. Sophomore Ella Reagan Roth said Zach Bryan was her artist of the summer after she attended his concert at Mercedes Benz and listened to “Nine Ball” on repeat. Another sophomore, Carlin Beaver’s favorite concert this summer was Maroon Five, which she saw in North Carolina in June. Popular venues for artists this summer were Ameris Bank Amphitheater, Mercedes Benz and Truist Park. Freshman Audrey Jordan’s favorite concert was the Zach Brown Band at Mercedes Benz with Kenny Chesney, Megan Moroney, and Uncle Kracker. A great album that came out this summer was Megan Moroney’s “Am I Ok?” which blew up on TikTok. Her title track quickly became the most popular as an upbeat, happy song.
Many Pace students were disappointed when Music Midtown canceled for this fall but there are so many concerts to look forward to in Atlanta like Ice Spice, Billie Eilish and Post Malone. Some of these concerts will take place at The Coca-Cola Roxy, Chastain Amphitheater, and State Farm Arena. State Farm is hosting many popular artists such as P!NK, Billie Elish, Mariah Carey, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter. Sophomore Eloise McDonald said she is “most excited to see Justin Timberlake at State Farm” this November.
Even if you can’t go to a concert, don’t worry because a lot of albums have come out this fall with more still on the horizon. Post Malone’s “F-1 Trillion” and Sabrina Carpenters’ “Short n’ Sweet” are at the top of the charts. “Short n Sweet” had hit singles such as “Espresso” and “Please Please Please”. Many people enjoy listening to Sabrina Carpenter as she can be recognized from her early Disney days. Junior Bella Goings said, “I love Sabrina Carpenter and her new album is the best one yet.” A few big names dropping albums in early October are Coldplay, Joe Jonas, and Joni Mitchell. This summer was one of great concerts and music for Atlanta and Pace kids. With so many more albums and artists coming to town, it’s a good year for Music Midtown to be on hiatus.