George Strait used to wear the crown for the biggest ticketed show in American history. Not anymore.
On Saturday (Sept. 27), Zach Bryan played to a crowd of 112,408 fans at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor — officially dethroning Strait’s 2024 Kyle Field performance, which drew 110,905 concertgoers.
It’s a staggering number — and a career-defining moment for a country artist who’s quickly becoming a household name.
A Night That Made History
Bryan’s show now stands as the highest ticketed concert in U.S. history — surpassing legends and setting a new bar for the genre, according to Variety . Taylor Hill, Getty Images Taylor Hill, Getty Images loading...
The venue, Michigan Stadium (aka “The Big House”), is mostly known for sporting events. It’s the largest stadium in the U.S.,