Country-blues heavyweight Chris Stapleton lit up the UBS Arena in Elmont, NY on July 23, 2025, delivering a show that can only be described as raw, soulful, and unforgettable. From blistering guitar solos to hushed, emotional ballads shared with his wife Morgane, the night felt like a masterclass in live performance.
Whether you’re a diehard fan or just discovering his music, this full concert recap covers the complete setlist, crowd energy, emotional moments, and fan reactions — everything you’d want from the All-American Road Show 2025.
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📍 The Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont NY
Located just outside New York City, the UBS Arena is one of the premier indoor venues on the East Coast. With a capacity of over 17,000, it’s known for hosting major acts, and Chris Stapleton’s return on his All-American Road Show tour was nothing short of legendary. Fans from New York, Long Island, and beyond packed the arena to witness this one-night-only experience.
📎 Learn more about UBS Arena and seating
🎶 The Full Setlist – July 23, 2025
The setlist for this show closely mirrored other dates on his tour, but with special acoustic sections, emotional duets, and dynamic energy that made it unique. Here’s the full lineup from setlist.fm:
- Bad As I Used to Be
- Midnight Train to Memphis
- Arkansas
- What Am I Gonna Do
- Worry B Gone
- Nobody to Blame
- Millionaire
- Parachute
- It Takes a Woman
- Think I’m in Love With You
- Joy of My Life (acoustic)
- What Are You Listening To? (acoustic)
- Where Rainbows Never Die (acoustic)
- White Horse
- Cold
- Starting Over (acoustic)
- Second One to Know
- Hard Livin’
- You Should Probably Leave
- Might As Well Get Stoned
- Sometimes I Cry
- Fire Away
- Broken Halos
- Tennessee Whiskey
Encore: - Traveller (acoustic)
- Outlaw State of Mind
📝 For more on Stapleton’s evolving setlists, visit the Ticketmaster blog breakdown.
🎤 Fan Reactions: “This Was Church for Country Music Fans”
Social platforms lit up during and after the show. One viral post on Twitter read:
“Chris Stapleton’s acoustic ‘Traveller’ brought tears to half the arena. That man can sang.”
Others praised his wife Morgane’s flawless harmonies on “It Takes a Woman” and the electric emotion behind “Sometimes I Cry.”
📎 Critics at LiveRate ranked this tour in the top 5% of all live shows globally for 2025.
🧡 Emotional Highlights & Acoustic Mastery
One thing Stapleton does better than almost anyone else is move a crowd without moving much himself. Dressed in his signature denim, cowboy hat, and guitar in hand, he let the music do the talking.
- “Cold” and “Broken Halos” were stunning showstoppers.
- The encore opened with a pin-drop-quiet rendition of “Traveller” that felt more like a prayer than a performance.
- Fans say they felt like “guests in his living room.”
🎫 Ticket Demand & Pricing Trends
Leading up to the concert, ticket prices skyrocketed.
According to Business Insider’s guide, resale tickets were averaging $439, with the cheapest listings around $213 on platforms like Vivid Seats.
Those lucky enough to attend saw a performance worth every cent.
🧭 Context: All-American Road Show 2025
This show is part of Stapleton’s ongoing All-American Road Show 2025 Tour, which continues across the U.S. through October. He’s joined on several dates by Grace Potter, who also performed an electrifying opening set at UBS Arena.
📎 Official tour info here
📸 Performance Gallery & Social Clips
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Photos captured the glowing ambiance of warm amber lights and soulful blues, accenting the simplicity of a stage built for storytelling.
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What songs did Chris Stapleton perform on July 23, 2025?
He performed a 26-song setlist including fan favorites like “Tennessee Whiskey,” “Broken Halos,” “Traveller,” and songs from his Higher album. View full setlist
Where was the Chris Stapleton concert held on July 23, 2025?
He performed a 26-song setlist including fan favorites like “Tennessee Whiskey,” “Broken Halos,” “Traveller,” and songs from his Higher album. View full setlist
Where was the Chris Stapleton concert held on July 23, 2025?
It was held at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. This is a modern indoor venue with seating for over 17,000 fans. Learn more about the venue here
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