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Parker McCollum won't be pigeonholed, and that's by design -- the Texas native is all about paving his own road. He spent his summers working on a cattle ranch for his blue-collar grandfather, who also introduced him to country music. Hearing George Strait's "Amarillo by Morning" for the first time, McCollum was struck. "That is still, to this day, one of my favorite songs, favorite melodies of all time," he told Billboard in 2020. By 13, McCollum began writing songs; by 16, he began playing clubs. For inspiration, he turned to Texas troubadours like Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, and James McMurtry, lyrical writers who built rich worlds and characters in the confines of a single song. After graduating from high school, McCollum headed to Austin, Texas, the self-proclaimed "Music Capital of the World." A stint in college didn't last -- McCollum spent more time in class writing songs than paying attention. Dropping out, he made a promise to his father: One day, I'll sign a major record deal.
McCollum worked the red dirt circuit for years, playing empty bars that slowly began filling up. He released his first full-length album, The Limestone Kid, on his own label in 2015. McCollum wrote nine of the 11 tracks himself. The Austin Chronicle said, "It's too early to declare The Limestone Kid debut of the year, but it's already one to beat." His follow-up, the self-released Probably Wrong: Session One, was McCollum's first to hit the Billboard charts. Then, after five years of full-time touring, McCollum made good on his promise, signing with Universal Music Group.
"Pretty Heart," his first single with UMG, went straight to the top of the country charts. It appears on his album, Gold Chain Cowboy, the title reflecting McCollum's desire for success -- a man that's earned enough to wear a gold chain -- with the down-home appeal of living as a simple cowboy, just like his grandfather. Chances are, Parker McCollum will have a little of both. After winning New Male Artist of the Year at the 2022 American Country Music Awards, an exciting future awaits.
We attend many concerts but I will definitely look into what beer they serve before I buy tickets. I say that because the drink choices suck so that messed up my night. But concert was awesome.
I paid for tickets that was seats in the stadium in Waco, tx. when I drove 8 hours there turned out it wasn't in the stadium it was in a open stage and no seats. You got to be anywhere besides in front of the stage unless you had pit passes. The information was misleading.
Parker Mccollum put on a great show! No issues there. I paid for 2 VIP tickets to have an "exclusive bar and restroom." Issue #1 : Go to VIP area and show my TicketMaster tickets and the guys says, "Sorry I think those are General Admission tickets."Had to find my purchase receipt and show that I did indeed pay for VIP. Issue #2 : Bars ran out of regular beer after the 1st performer. Beer choices were already horrible and over priced. $10.50 for a 12oz Busch Light is criminal. Not enough alcohol for 12k people. And why was the beer vendor out of Georgia? Issue #3 : VIP potty were 3 port a John's. Lines were longer for those than general admission bathrooms. Paid way more for VIP tickets to have a lackluster VIP experience. Feel I should be refunded the difference between GA and a VIP tickets but I know that'll never happen. Feel I was scammed by TicketMaster and Emporium Presents.
Great show good weather and a large crowd. He puts on a great show
Parker never disappoints! Also, having the option for VIP was wonderful! It was a great show and I hope he makes it a yearly thing!
Blankets were not allowed, but chairs were. Doesn't make sense. Blankets should have been listed on the prohibited list. I bought the parking pass, but there was no parking available even though we arrived fairly early. I had to park in the grass on a dark street and then walk to the stadium. Only sell parking passes for the number of vehicles the lots will hold.
Outstanding performance by Parker McCollum and the opening acts were really good as well. Not impressed at all with the venue. Will not ever go there again.
Attended the event with my teenage children. We had a great time and very much enjoyed the entertainment.
Loved the venue. Perfect amount of room. Could have used a few more for trucks for variety & time.
The entire concert was awesome Parker put on great show and the two people that opened for him did a great job as well. We normally don’t get to see entertainment like this in lake Charles but I hope this is the start of something great at the event center.
It was a great show!!! The venue was amazing for a small place and the concert was even better because of that!! Memories that I will always remember with my friends.
Go see him in concert you won’t regret. Best show in ages. Proud of the support lake Charles showed him.
Great concert! Great venue! First time attending a concert here. Great acoustics and within walking distance to downtown restaurants and night life. Parker McCollum and Corey Kent were both amazing!
Great little venue in Lake Charles. Parker didn't disappoint. Being semi-local you can tell he tried to impress the "Home Crowd"Corey Kent rocked the house also. Both put on one hell of a show for such young performers.
Parker was amazing. His vocals sound just listening to the radio. He signed autographs and interacted with fans like crazy. It was a great time can’t wait to see him again.
The whole concert was great! Best thing to come to lake Charles in a long time!!
Amazing! Love how he sings so many of his songs! You actually feel like your money is well spent! We will see him again when he’s close!
Great Venue, excellent opening acts & fabulous headliner
Absolutely loved this concert. I am a huge fan of his and love the majority of his songs. He has a great voice live and is definitely a natural born entertainer. If he comes back here or close by I will definitely be attending his show!
10/10. spend the money. (if you have if of course) go to the concert. get a 10.50$ beer. and have a blast.
