The country star was honored during a sold-out performance at Fenway Park
Multi-platinum country superstar Thomas Rhett marked a defining moment on his Better in Boots Tour after headlining a sold-out show at Fenway Park in Boston on Saturday night (July 19th). Rhett returned to Fenway after being the first country artist to set boots on the stage. His signature blend of heart, high energy and hit-packed charisma filled the stadium alongside special guests Teddy Swims, Tucker Wetmore and The Castellows.
“Saturday at Fenway was the craziest thing ever,” Rhett states. “I have so many great memories in Boston, but I have dreamt about headlining Fenway my entire career. So, standing there with over 35,000 fans dancing and singing back to me will be etched in my brain for the rest of my life…I love you Boston!”
Rhett hit the stage to “Boots” off his seventh studio album About a Woman with fireworks and a stadium of fans on their feet. Backed by an impressive eight-piece band, throughout the night, Thomas Rhett kept fans dancing in their seats and the aisles to his biggest hits including “Make Me Wanna,” “T-Shirt” and “Beautiful As You” as well as swaying with their someone special under intimate string lights to “Remember You Young,” “Unforgettable” and current Top 10 “After All the Bars are Closed.” Rhett asked Swims to return to the stage for their duet “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman,” which was also recognized for being certified gold by the RIAA earlier in the day, and closed out the night with his newly RIAA diamond-certified fan-favorite “Die A Happy Man.”
“What makes [Thomas] Rhett a joy to listen to is that so much of his music is relatable and fun…And really, isn’t that why we go to these shows – to feel like everything in the world really is great, at least for a few hours? Mission accomplished, Thomas Rhett!” – Boston.com
RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier surprised Rhett on the field with a crystal statuette and plaque for “Die A Happy Man,” which has officially been certified diamond by the RIAA, celebrating ten million units sold and becoming only the 15th country song to reach its status. The 2015 record-breaking No. 1 hit song from his second studio album Tangled Up has become one of country music’s most enduring modern love songs, earning six major award wins, including ACM, CMA, and Billboard honors and a Grammy nomination for Best Country Song. Additionally, “It Goes Like This” and “Get Me Some of That” were certified quadruple platinum while “Make Me Wanna” and “T-Shirt” have been certified triple platinum for a total of 59 million career RIAA-certified units.
Saturday’s performance came just one day after Thomas Rhett dropped About A Woman (& A Good Ol’ Boy), the second installment of new summer music. Featuring playful, soul-drenched and freeform country, the release includes “Ain’t a Bad Life” featuring Jordan Davis, the honky-tonk throwback “Old Tricks” featuring Blake Shelton, and the stomping sing-along “Bottle With Your Name On It.” The full slate of summer drops is part of Thomas Rhett’s promise to keep releasing music throughout the season, with more expected in the coming months.
The new music joins the album’s current Top 10 single “After All The Bars Are Closed,” which continues to climb the country radio charts. On the road, his Better in Boots Tour will continue lighting up amphitheaters and arenas across the country through early fall, including a return to Fontainebleau Las Vegas for two nights in October.
