Jordan Davis Checks Red Rocks Off His Bucket List With Unforgettable Sold-Out Performance

Jordan Davis checked off a career milestone on Wednesday (Sept. 24), headlining a sold-out show at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. The multi-platinum hitmaker lit up the stage with a high-energy set that included his eight No. 1 singles, fan favorites, and new tracks from his just-released third studio album, Learn the Hard Way.

The Louisiana native opened the night with “Ain’t Enough Road,” the tour’s namesake track, before seamlessly rolling into “Turn This Truck Around.” Already a standout from Learn the Hard Way, the song had fans singing every word, signaling another hit in the making. Davis kept the momentum going with his current radio single, “Bar None,” which turned the amphitheater into a massive singalong.

After performing “Almost Maybes,” Davis paused to reflect on his journey from playing the nearby Grizzly Rose nightclub to headlining one of the most legendary venues in the world.

“Since I moved to Nashville in 2012, and started touring in 2014, there has been one place that I’ve always wanted to play. I met a girl tonight that said she saw me at the Grizzly Rose in 2015, but that place was always Red Rocks,” he told the crowd. “I want to thank every single person here tonight for allowing me to check this one off the bucket list, but more importantly, for selling this place out tonight. Thank you so much.”

The milestone night came with a few surprises. Davis first welcomed Marcus King to join him on stage for a funky rendition of their collaboration, “Louisiana Stick.” Later, the audience erupted when Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning appeared, teaming up with Davis for a lively performance of “Wagon Wheel.” MacKenzie Carpenter also joined Davis on stage, stepping in for Carly Pearce on the standout duet “Mess With Missing You.”

If Red Rocks had a roof, it might have blown off from the energy that ignited during “I Ain’t Sayin’.” Surrounded by the stunning red rock walls, fans around every inch of the amphitheatre could be seen dancing, jumping, and singing along.

Davis closed the night with a goosebumps-worthy rendition of “Buy Dirt.” As photos of his family lit up the big screen, he brought the heartfelt ballad to life in a way that felt fitting for Red Rocks: the cool night air, stars twinkling above, and a crowd singing in unison. It was one of those moments you wish you could bottle up and keep forever.

“Thank you all for giving me my favorite night in music I’ve ever had,” Davis shared before leaving the stage. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” 

Mitchell Tenpenny delivered direct support for the show, firing up the crowd with radio favorites like “Drunk Me” and “Truth About You.” A standout moment came during “Bucket List,” when fans surprised him by holding up homemade signs confessing that seeing him at Red Rocks was on their bucket list. The moment moved him to tears.

Kicking things off earlier in the night, MacKenzie Carpenter set the tone with her clever songwriting and undeniable “Country Queen” energy, getting the crowd ready for an unforgettable evening.

The U.S. leg of Jordan Davis’ Ain’t Enough Road Tour continues through October 25. Early next year, he’ll bring the show overseas for a run of headlining dates in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and more.  

Jordan Davis Red Rocks Amphitheatre Set List 

Ain’t Enough Road

Turn This Truck Around 

Bar None 

Slow Dance In A Parking Lot

Louisiana Stick (with Marcus King) 

Almost Maybes 

A Little Lime 

Next Thing You Know

Son of a Gun 

Tucson Too Late 

Singles You Up 

Jesus Wouldn’t Do 

Church in a Chevy 

Starting Over (Chris Stapleton cover)

Mess with Missing You (with MacKenzie Carpenter) 

3 AM (Matchbox 20 cover)

Red Dirt Road (Brooks & Dunn cover)

Photograph (Nickelback cover)

Wagon Wheel (Old Crow Medicine Show cover with Peyton Manning) 

Mr. Brightside (The Killers cover with Mitchell Tenpenny) 

I Ain’t Sayin’ 

Take It From Me 

Buy Dirt