TobyMac puts on riveting performance during Tweetsie Trail Jams
Published 2:19 pm Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/Over 3,900 concertgoers enjoyed an evening with Cochren & Co. and TobyMac on Saturday at Citizens Bank Stadium.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/A young man worships along with Cochren & Co.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/TobyMac and his band, Diverse City, take the stage to the delight of the audience.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/Christian artist TobyMac performs one of his hits at the Tweetsie Trail Jams.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/TobyMac opens the Tweetsie Trail Jams with a song titled "Help Is on the Way."
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/TobyMac (center) meets fans before heading to the stage. David Lane (right) of Citizens Bank and his son, Ryan, pose for a photo with the night’s headliner.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/Headlining sponsor Milligan University set up a tent where they handed out sunglasses to concertgoers.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/Fans of all ages attended the third year of the Tweetsie Trail Jams Concert Series.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/A member of Cochren & Co. plays guitar during their opening set.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/Michael Cochren of Cochren & Co. addresses the audience.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/Michael Cochren prays over the audience during the concert.
Star Photo/Ivan Sanders/A girl smiles as she leaves the concert with an armful of confetti from the TobyMac performance.
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STAR CORRESPONDENT
The Tweetsie Trail Jams Concert Series welcomed TobyMac and Cochren & Co. to Citizens Bank Stadium on Saturday night, where over 3,900 concertgoers filled both the field and stands to listen and worship during the three-hour concert.
Many remember TobyMac from his early career as a member of DC Talk from the Washington, D.C., area. The group performed under that name for many years before TobyMac and Michael Tait pursued individual careers.
Approaching 60 years of age, TobyMac didn’t show signs of slowing down as he moved energetically across the stage and the extension stage during his 90-minute set.
The energy transferred to the audience, with many standing with arms raised in worship or clapping along as TobyMac performed some of his biggest hits.
“It was amazing!” said concert attendee Amber Phillips, who attended with her church group. “That grand finale show was awesome, from TobyMac’s performance to the stage smoke, to the confetti and fireworks! Best outdoor concert I have been to! We are so excited to be back with our youth group next year to see Chris Tomlin and Cain!”
Timothy Holmes added, “TobyMac was the best Christian concert I have been to, and I have been to a lot. We already have our tickets for Chris Tomlin. Thanks for bringing good music to Elizabethton.”
TobyMac had local family in the stands, as he and Shawn, Jason, and Ryan Witten are second cousins, with the Witten boys’ grandmother being a sister to the entertainer’s grandmother.
Michael Cochren, performing as Cochren & Co., opened the night with a 60-minute set. Cochren & Co. have had success in the Christian music industry with hits such as “Jesus in a Parking Lot.”
Nearly 60 people had the opportunity to meet the artist and have their photo taken with the group as part of a meet and greet inside the Elizabethton High School gymnasium.
The entertainers for the 2025 Tweetsie Trail Jams were unveiled between sets, with the announcement that Chris Tomlin will headline the show with CAIN as a special guest.
Tickets went on sale when the announcement was made, with a one-day early bird opportunity as 700 tickets were purchased in advance of next year’s concert. Tickets will go on sale for one week before Christmas, allowing fans to purchase them as gifts for friends and family.
The concert series is organized by the City of Elizabethton, with local businesses providing sponsorship support.
