Everything You Need To Know Before The Tim McGraw Show

It's official!  We kick off our concert season this Friday.  Here is everything you need to know before the Tim McGraw Show.

Tim McGraw brings his Standing Room Only Tour to Tampa, Friday March 15th.  He kicks off his tour in Jacksonville the night before.  This year Tim is bringing along Carly Pearce.  The show is at Amalie Arena, located at 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

I've been to a bunch of shows at Amalie Arena and it's awesome.  The air conditioning is welcoming when it gets hot out and you don't have to worry if it rains.  Plus the seats are comfortable and there is plenty of places to get great food and lots of beverages.

Get there early and tailgate with 995-QYK!  We will be set up on the plaza right outside the Arena.  Just look for the big yellow lightning poles and our tent.  Come by to say hi to J.R. and Launa from Tampa Bays Hometown Morning Krewe and get your picture taken with our McGraw props.  Plus we will have a chance for you to win tickets to another one of our upcoming shows this year!

Tickets are still available for this show and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the box office, day of the show.  Check the SEATING CHART HERE

One thing to note is that everything at Amalie is cashless payment .  All retail and concession locations.  They also have mobile ordering for select concessions and express food and beverage pickup. Concert merchandise sales may not be cashless.

Doors will open at 6pm

6:55 - 7:10pm opening act

7:20pm - 8:10 - Carly Pearce

8:40 - 10:30 - Tim McGraw

Bags larger than 12x12x12" are prohibited at Amalie Arena. Large bags (not including small clutches) are required to go through an x-ray scanner prior to entry. Medical and parenting bags exceeding these sizes are permitted but are subject to additional search procedures.

There is plenty of parking around Amalie Arena.  You can pay to park as you arrive at most lots. First come, first served. All lots accept card payments only. It is recommended that you purchase  parking ahead of your event. You can do that through ParkWhiz.   To find the best parking area from where you are coming from click HERE.

Due to high volume of traffic in and around the Arena, some roads my be closed.  You can check the road closures HERE.  City officials also close roads to direct traffic to flow better before and after the show.

Don't forget about the other ways of transportation to Amalie.  Ride shares like Lyft and Uber, the Teco Streetcar, Cross Bay Ferry, Pirate Water Taxi and there is free bicycle parking.  For more information Click HERE.

There are plenty of great places to eat inside Amalie Areana before the show.  Get there early and avoid the long lines and traffic.  Grab a cold one and bit to eat.  Inside you wil find Cur(ate), Cigar City Brewing, Corona Cantina, Glory Days, Outback, Papa Johns, PDQ and many more.  For a list and where they are located CLICK HERE

Tim McGraw has sold more than 90 million records worldwide and dominated the charts with 46 worldwide No. 1 singles and 19 worldwide No. 1 albums. He’s won three Grammy Awards, 21 Academy of Country Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards. He is the most played country artist at radio since his debut in 1992, with two singles spending 10 weeks or more at No. 1.

His movie credits include “Friday Night Lights” and “The Blind Side.  McGraw starred beside Sam Elliott and his wife Faith Hill in the Yellowstone prequel and three-time Emmy nominated 1883.  Tim has also co-authored two New York Times Best Selling books.   McGraw welcomed the largest outdoor crowd in Nashville history to his performance at the 2019 NFL Draft. He also appeared in the NFL Tailgate Party for Super Bowl LII and the College Football Playoffs 2020.  The single, “Standing Room Only,”  launched with the most first-week streams of any track in McGraw’s career.

Tim McGraw is kicking off his Standing Room Only Tour right here in Florida with special guest Carly Pearce at Amalie Arena. We put together Tim McGraw’s expected setlist for his Tampa show on March 15th. If you’re looking to catch a glimpse of everything he will play, you’ve come to the right place. 

The Standing Room Only Tour officially kicks off on March 14th in Jacksonville, Florida. You know the Tampa show is going to be packed with energy for opening weekend. After releasing his newest album back in August 2023, Standing Room Only, it debuted at number one on Billboard’s Country charts and number 14 on the Hot 100 chart.  Fans are itching to hear the new music at his shows this spring and summer.

There’s no doubt we’ll hear some of his biggest hits like Live Like You Were Dying, Just To See You Smile, and I Like It, I Love It.  We also expect fan favorites like Shotgun Rider, 7500 OBO, and Standing Room Only.  Throughout his career, McGraw has released 17 studio albums and has had dozens of number 1 hits. Tim has been kicking off his show with his 2005 hit, How Bad Do You Want It, off of Live Like You Were Dying. Fans can expect a high-energy opening since this is only the second stop on the tour.

Tim will take the stage at 9:00 PM following Carly Pearce.  Pearce, the Kentucky native and Platinum-certified artist, combines her classic roots with modern sound. She’s had Platinum-certified hits with veterans like Lee Brice, Blake Shelton, and Ashley McBryde.

Here is Tim McGraw’s expected setlist at Amalie Arena in Tampa. Check it out below!

Legend has it, Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil to play his guitar better. Rumor has it he passed at 27 and this song was born.

It's time to break out the BBQ-stained white t-shirt for this one.

Off of Tim McGraw's 1994 album, Not A Momen Too Soon, this song is a staple at his concerts.

Just to See You Smile is one of those songs everybody knows and only gets better with time.

Racking up over 20 million views on YouTube, 'Southern Girl' marked Tim's entry into the mid-2010s country off "Two Lanes of Freedom".

The kind of song we can all relate to whether it's after a heartbreak or loss of a loved one.

Remember Me Well slows things down a bit.

Nelly won't be hitting the stage this time around, but expect to see Tim's solo version at Amalie!

His 2015 hit, Shotgun Rider tells the tale of finding the one you want to spend the rest of your life with.

May not be a 99-cent heart attack anymore, but the song hits harder than it ever has.

Everyone has a story to resonate with this song and is Tim's current radio single.

Check out this backstage acoustic performance with McGraw and the band.

Here's a recent acoustic take on his 2002 classic, Real Good Man.

"My neighbors thew a brick through my window so they could hear this song better" - Perfectly said one YouTube user.

The 1995 hit that never runs out of style.

Easily McGraw's most iconic song. Instantly puts you in the feels.

Featured in Yellowstone's 1883, here is a refreshed Yellowstone edition of the classic hit.

McGraw's first top 40 hit back when mullets made their first round!

One of his biggest hits to date, you'd have to expect this one in the lineup!