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Favorite Photos Of Sam Hunt In Tampa

We have complied our favorite photos of Sam Hunt in Tampa.   Sam Hunt performed last night and the crowd loved him.  Sam is a ladies man and all eyes were…

Sam Hunt on stage in Tampa
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We have complied our favorite photos of Sam Hunt in Tampa.   Sam Hunt performed last night and the crowd loved him.  Sam is a ladies man and all eyes were on him as his fans sang the lyrics to all of his songs throughout the night. Check out our photos from the show courtesy of J.Glorioso for 99.5 QYK.

The tailgating was packed early.  Fans were excited about not only seeing Sam Hunt, but openers Brett Young and Lily Rose.  Brett Young also has a fan base of the ladies as the majority of his songs are love/break up songs.

Brett Young Wows Fans

Fans loved that Brett kicked off his set with his new single, Not Yet. He looked great on stage and had all the ladies in the palm of his hand.   The crowd was singing along to all of his big songs like, "Like I Loved You", " You Ain't Here To Kiss Me", "Lady", "Mercy" and "Catch". He gave lots of love to his Tampa fans and got them ready for headliner Sam Hunt.

Sam Hunt Hits The Stage

The crowd was singing along to Sam as he started his show with "Raised on It", which is a song that never was released as a single, but should have been since his fans know every word to that song. Sam danced and sang his way across the stage singing his big songs. His first number one song "Take Your Time",  "House Party", "Take Your Time", "Hard To Forget" and more. You can check out the full setlist here. Both of Sam's albums, Montevallo and Southside went to number one on the charts. Sam jumped got the party started with just the second song of the set. He hopped off the stage and made his way through the Amp high-fiving fans. It was a great start to the night!

Prior to pursuing a career in music, Sam Hunt played college football at Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  He decided to move to Nashville to pursue his musical career writing about his past relationships.   One of the reasons behind Sam Hunt’s relatable music is his ability to draw inspiration from his own experiences. He often infuses personal stories in his songs, making them resonate with listeners on a deeper level.  Montevello is about his relationship with Hannah Lee, his now wife.

Brett Young takes the stage in Tampa

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He opened up his set with "Not Yet"

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He grabbed his guitar for "This" as his second song

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Brett Young on stage in Tampa

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The crowd was loving him!

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Brett Young on stage in Tampa

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Brett also opened his set with "Like I Love You"

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Sam Hunt takes the stage in Tampa

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Sam opened his set with "Raised On It"

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The last time Sam was in Tampa was for the Pig Jig last year!


Sam Hunt on stage in Tampa

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The stage visuals were amazing!

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Ladies love the muscles!

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He also got the crowd going with "House Party" as his second song of the night

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Sam really took us to the outskirts with the stage visuals!

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Sam Hunt on stage in Tampa

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A lucky fan gets a wave from Sam!

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Sam Hunt on stage in Tampa

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Sam's third song of the night was "Kinfolks"

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What a night with Sam! Can't wait for him to be back in Tampa already!

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Launa is part of Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 WQYK. She has been with the station for 7 years and joined J.R. and Kevin on the morning show 4 years ago. Since then, they have been nominated for not only a CMA but also an ACM. Launa has been in radio for the past 28 years and in the Tampa Bay market for 22 of those years. While working in radio, Launa has also served as an entertainment reporter on a local TV show and has hosted many charity events in the community. Using her popularity from QYK, Launa loves to help raise money for shelter animals and has been a volunteer at local shelters for years. Launa loves the community and writes articles on local news, entertainment, and events and highlights people who are shining in Tampa Bay that she knows others like her would also be interested in reading.