Zach Bryan Breaks Record For Largest Paid Concert Audience In The US
JAKARTA - Country musician Zach Bryan recently made a new history in the US music world. His single concert, which was held at Michigan Stadium last weekend, managed to break records as a paid show with the highest number of viewers in US history.
Based on a Billboard report, AEG Presents as the promoter announced that the concert was attended by 112,408 spectators.
This achievement also crowned Bryan as the first artist to appear in the stadium nicknamed "The Big House".
Although Michigan Stadium has previously hosted various sporting events, such as football and hockey matches, this concert will be the first time it has been held there.
This historic concert also features a number of special guest stars, including John Mayer, as well as other supporting performers, such as Ryan Bingham and the Texasgues and Joshua Slone.
The success of this concert is not only limited to the number of viewers. The show also set an all-time high sales record of merchandise, with a nominal value of up to 5 million US dollars or around Rp. 81 billion.
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The previous record for paid concerts with the most viewers in the US was held by country star George Strait. In 2024, he managed to gather 110,905 viewers at Kyle Field, Texas. Strait also occupies third place with 104,793 spectators on the same tour in New Jersey.
Meanwhile, the legendary band Grateful Dead, recorded 107,019 spectators at Raceway Park, New Jersey in 1977.
However, the record concert with the most audiences in the world is still held by free shows. The top position was filled by Rod Stewart who held a free New Year's Eve concert on Copacabana Beach, Brazil, in 1994, which is estimated to be attended by 3.5 million people.
The same place was also the location of other grand concerts, including Jorge Ben (3 million, 1993), Lady Gaga (2.1 million, May 2023), Madonna (1.6 million, 2024), and Rolling Stones (1.5 million, 2006).
For additional information, Michigan Stadium is the largest stadium in the US and the third largest in the world. Bryan's record adds to his long list of achievements in the music world.