Thomas Rhett Honors Boston With Emotional Message After Selling Out Fenway Park

Thomas Rhett reached a lifelong dream on Saturday night (July 19) when he headlined a sold-out show at Boston’s Fenway Park in front of more than 35,000 fans. Following the milestone performance, the multi-platinum country star penned a heartfelt message dedicated to the city that’s been part of his journey from the very beginning.

“Dear Boston.. too many memories to count. Some I remember vividly and some are foggy for reasons I’m sure you can imagine. Pretty sure I have played most every venue this town has to offer,” he began.

Rhett then took a trip down memory lane, naming a few of the many Boston venues he’s played over the years both as a headliner and an opener and celebrating the fact that each one has helped define the artist he is today.

“From the house of blues, to my first tour ever opening for Toby Keith at the Xfinity center, to the home of the patriots opening for Kenny Chesney, opened here twice for Jason Aldean. Where I got to witness the masterpiece of a performance by the one and only kid rock, to arguably my favorite show ever two years ago at TD garden.”

Everything came full circle over the weekend when he took the stage alongside Teddy Swims and had the honor of performing in front of a sold-out crowd at the home of the Boston Red Sox. Rhett admitted this experience is something he’s still trying to wrap his head around.

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The Instagram post doubled as both a love letter to the city and highlight reel, documenting special moments leading up to and during the show. It also captured the sentiment of having his wife and kids in the audience to witness such a defining moment in his career.

Rhett continued his message, “I’ve drank most of your bars outta beer, ate my weight in lobster rolls, tried but failed every time to get a reservation at Neptune oyster, threw my guts up on a whale watching tour, and attended my fare share of Red Sox games. Needless to say this place has always been and always will be one of my favorite places to play shows on the planet.”

This performance is something that Thomas Rhett admits he’s been dreaming of since the very start of his career. He was consumed with nothing but gratitude while reflecting on the support he’s received from fans over the past 15 years that has helped him cross off this bucket list show.

“If I said I love you too many times last night, it’s because I’m not sure how to fully express how much this city means to me,” he explained. “Lastly, knowing that most of my best friends and family were there because they know how big of a deal this is for me is amazing. Lord willing we will get to do this many more times, but on the off chance we don’t I get to say that my wife and kids watched me headline Fenway park and hopefully that gives me street cred with my grandkids one day!”

Fueled by Marathon, Boston marked another stop on the “Beautiful As You” singer’s BETTER IN BOOTS TOUR. He kicked off the big night with “Boots” from his ABOUT A WOMAN album and kept the energy high and the passion flowing until taking his final bow on stage.

Fans also danced along to favorites like “Make Me Wanna,” “T-Shirt,” and “Beautiful As You,” while swaying to sentimental cuts like “Remember You Young” and current Top 10 single, “After All The Bars Are Closed.” One standout moment came when Teddy Swims returned to the stage to deliver their newly Gold-Certified Duet, “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman.”

The evening closed with a powerful performance of Rhett’s fan-favorite, “Die A Happy Man,” which was recently certified Diamond by the RIAA, celebrating over 10 million units sold. This is only the 15th Country Song to reach its status. Just before the show, RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier surprised Rhett on the field with a crystal statuette and plaque to mark the milestone.

The 2015 chart-topping hit from his second studio album Tangled Up has become one of country music’s most treasured love songs, earning six major awards, including ACM, CMA, and Billboard honors, as well as a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Country Song.

In addition to the Diamond certification, “It Goes Like This” and “Get Me Some of That” were certified 4x Platinum and “Make Me Wanna” and “T-Shirt” have been certified 3x Platinum for a grand total of 59M career RIAA-certified units.

Saturday’s show came on the heels of Thomas Rhett releasing ABOUT A WOMAN (& A Good Ol’ Boy), the second wave of new summer music tied to his latest album. The additional tracks showcase a few standout collaborations such as “Ain’t A Bad Life” featuring Jordan Davis, “Old Tricks” with Blake Shelton, as well as the new tune, “Bottle With Your Name On It.”

This batch of songs is part of Rhett’s promise to keep dropping new music throughout the summer. These releases come as his current Top 10 hit, “After All The Bars Are Closed,” which to climb at country radio.

Meanwhile, Thomas Rhett’s BETTER IN BOOTS TOUR continues through early fall, with even more opportunities for him to light up amphitheaters and arenas nationwide.