Want to know what songs you heard last night at the show? Below is the set list for Jessica Simpson and Rascal Flatts from their show on January 30, 2009 at Rupp Arena.

Even with icy trees, snow-covered streets and rigid temperatures taking over Lexington, the show must go on. And go on it did. Spending three hours in traffic just to get here, Rascal Flatts finally arrived at Rupp Arena for their fifth show back on tour since the holidays.
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The trucks are unloaded, the stage is set, and the gates will open in 40 minutes. See you all there.

Any regular readers know that I like to highlight opening artists before concerts to showcase them and inform people of who they are. No introduction is needed for Rascal Flatts’ opener for tomorrow night, although I thought I would showcase her just like I do the rest. Jessica Simpson should be a name that nearly everyone should recognize. If it isn’t from her hit singles, then it would be from the reality show she used to be on, or perhaps her famous boyfriend, Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo. That being said, Jessica is a new face to country fans. Read the rest of this entry »

The Hot Rod Truck Pull Winternationals Extreme Rock Racing & Monster Truck Finals are at Rupp Arena tonight and tomorrow. The Rupp Arena Blog got to ask one of the drivers, Rodney Tweedy (driver of Bigfoot #10), a few questions to find out some facts about the sport. Hit the jump to read Rodney’s responses to our questions.
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The fans came out in force last night for WWE Smackdown Live at Rupp Arena. Although the temperature was frigid and snow was plaguing the roads, the line to get into the arena was massive. Fans were not disappointed, as they got to witness a variety of events including tag teams, a street fight, and a steel cage match for the finale. Who’s who of WWE Smackdown took the ring and showed off all of their signature moves. Anyone can watch wrestling on TV, but to see them live, hold up a sign, and cheer/yell at them in person is a completely different experience.
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The Lexington Opera House was host to an amazing concert last night. Bryan Adams, who you may know from his six platinum albums and 60 hit singles, was in Lexington for his 2009 U.S. acoustic tour. Joined by an excellent pianist (Gary Briet) for some, Brian played all his hit songs, some older selections off his first album, and others that no one expected to hear. This was the first rock concert since the Lexington Opera House renovations and it definitely broke it in. The orchestra levels and balconies were blanketed with eager fans that filled every seat in this sold out show.
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