Country artist Russell Dickerson performed last night at Madison Bobcat Stadium as part of Rexburg’s America 250 celebration, playing a set that included some of his hit songs “Yours,” “Blue Tacoma,” “Love You Like I Used To,” “She Likes It” and “Boots.”

The concert was hosted by the City of Rexburg and Madison County as part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration and drew students, families, college students and visitors from Utah to one of Rexburg’s larger live music events in recent years. According to the City of Rexburg website, the event also received sponsorship support from MadisonHealth, Rexburg Toyota Dealership, Hemming Properties, Idaho National Laboratory and others.

The show opened with on-site promotions including T-shirt giveaways, a signed guitar from Dickerson as audience prizes, and country dance tutorials from Roots and Boots. Games were set up throughout the field for guests, including bumper balls, cornhole and soccer. MadisonHealth also flew its helicopter over the event.

Event volunteers were stationed throughout the venue to guide guests, check tickets and assist with security.

Mallory Quirl, a BYU-Idaho nursing student, volunteered at the ticketing booth after learning about the event through her mother, who works at MadisonHealth.

"I think we've known about the event for at least a month or so. We had meetings, got our T-shirts, and then we were given training on what to do. We've had about 5000 ticket spots, so I've been checking in everybody," said Quirl.

As guests gathered near the stage, first-time concertgoer Trevon Talbot, a BYUI business finance student, attended the event on a first date.

"I'm expecting a back flip. I'm expecting to rip his shirt off. I honestly, I don't know what to expect, but something like that," said Talbot.

During the performance a mascot dressed to resemble Dickerson also appeared on stage and danced during the show. Dickerson removed his shirt and engaged with the audience throughout the set.

“Playing shows, playing music with people, with a band, and with a crowd like this, this is why we do it,” Dickerson said. “You guys are why. Your beautiful faces, screaming every word, jumping up and down, having the time of your life.”

Before performing “16 me,” he reflected on his early career.

“I want to give a shoutout to 16-year-old me,” he said. “If he could see this today, these lights, this crowd, this stage, I think he would pass out, throw up, wake up in an ambulance.”

The set also included “Yours” and “Blue Tacoma.” During “Boots,” the performance included a recorded audio sample of rapper Fetty Wap.

Audience members described the event as one of the larger outdoor concerts held in Rexburg.

Marisol Ellsworth said she heard about the concert through her husband, who works lighting for campus events. She said she had attended previous concerts in Rexburg and described this as one of the largest she has seen in the city. She added that she hopes events like this continue annually.

“Oh, Luke Combs. Yeah, he's never been here before, but I'm praying they bring him in the future.”

BYUI AV production crews provided lighting and audio support for the event.

Student lighting technician Erin Stoddard helped set up lighting rigs and program the show. She said she has worked on multiple large concerts since joining the crew and described the setup process.

"We've been here for three days or so, or at least I have. I think other people were definitely here before me to set up the stage. The truss was pre-loaded with lights, making it easier to set up. We got that done in like a day. It's pretty... it was like pretty quick."

The celebration concluded with a drone show and fireworks over Madison Bobcat Stadium, marking the end of the event.