Aaron Lewis

The former Staind front man first made his country debut in 2011 with certified gold single Country Boy followed by the release of his first full length solo album, The Road.

Opener Alex Williams brought the bluesy swagger, rife shuffle beats and jangly guitars that got the room moving, with a cover of Tesla’s “Signs” getting most in attendance to sing along to the nostalgic protest anthem.

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Aaron Lewis Live In Concert In Tampa, FL, USA

It would have to be considered a toss-up in terms of the biggest surprise with nods going to the appearance of Staind bassist Johnny April, a set with Godsmack front man Sully Erna, or the breakout singing debut of Lewis' daughter, Zoe.

With the words SOLD OUT across the advertised poster, the line is long as fans stand waiting to enter the show area.

Armed with only a Cheshire Cat grin and an acoustic guitar, Aaron Lewis took to the Louisville Palace stage with the Johnny Cash classic, Cut You Down, washing over the audience.