Priscilla Block lived out a lifelong dream on Wednesday night when she headlined Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium, delivering a 90-minute show filled with fan-favorite hits and a few unforgettable surprises.
Taking the stage at approximately 9:30 p.m., Block opened the set with just her and her guitar, much like the early days of her career when she played to small crowds on stages lining Broadway and traveled from show to show in an old church van. This time, however, the Mother Church of Country Music was packed out just for her, making the moment feel especially full-circle.
After the first verse of “Things You Didn’t See,” the tour’s namesake and title track of her latest album, Block was joined by her band to finish the song. They quickly launched into “Try” and “Bring Me Downtown,” with Block stepping into her full stage presence. Between choreography and a fan blowing through her hair, she gave off full-on diva energy throughout the performance.
Fans got to see her confident and sassy side with “Goodwill To Gucci” and “Yard Sale,” along with a snippet of the body-positive anthem “Thick Thighs.” She also showed her softer side with the emotional “Couldn’t Care Less” and the heartfelt “Elijah,” which captured pieces of her love story.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Nashville show without a few surprises, and Block delivered. Chase Matthew joined her for “Stranger Things,” Shenandoah took the stage for “Two Dozen Roses,” Sara Evans made a surprise appearance for “Suds In The Bucket,” and finally, country icon Tracy Lawrence stepped out for a performance of “Find Out Who Your Friends Are.”
Sharing the stage with some of her musical heroes clearly left Block feeling a bit starstruck in the moment. Several times throughout the night, she admitted to the crowd, “This is the coolest night of my life.”
Packing out the historic venue was not lost on Block, who appeared to hold back tears at several points during the show. Having worked her way up from small venues to bigger stages and experienced the grind of building a career in music, it was clear just how much the moment meant to her.
Fans stole the show during “Just About Over You,” surprising the North Carolina singer with signs that read, “We will never get over you,” a touching display of love and support.
Block closed out the show with a massive sing-along to her song “Good On You,” repeatedly thanking fans for their unwavering support.
The Things You Didn’t See Tour came to a close at the Ryman, and there was no better way to end this chapter of Priscilla Block’s career. Ending on a high note, the tour captured the magic that is Priscilla Block, not only her unfiltered, confident personality, but also her emotional and heartfelt side. She truly stepped into her own as a headliner on this run, making it clear that while this may have been one of the biggest shows of her career so far, she’s only just getting started.
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