Surprising treat!
by PR25 on 12/6/17Tennessee Theatre - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5I’m not a country music fan but attended with a friend who is. The show had a partnership with a Christian charity and opened with “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” (a great rendition..) so I was a little concerned I was in for a whole hour of gospel but that was not the case. She did a mix of classic Christmas songs and her own material which many in the crowd seemed to know and enthusiastically appreciate. Jennifer’s stage presence was super, playing against a plain stage with some simple lighting and her band behind her. She worked the crowd and moved about the stage with happiness and ease. But what really struck me was the purity and power of her voice. It matched anyone I’ve ever seen. High notes came that I couldn’t imagine her hitting but she hit them so cleanly I got goosebumps. No auto-tune here. I’d have sat and listened to whatever she wanted to sing for another hour. Her band was excellent and were each given their times to shine and be appreciated by the crowd. I was so impressed I was seriously considering going to see her next show in Nashville two nights later but timing wouldn’t allow. I don’t know that I’m a country fan but I’m sure a Jennifer Nettles fan!
