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KICKS 99 Guitar Pull – Night 1

With one night of Guitar Pull under its belt and buckle, the KICKS 99 crew is already ramping up for another epic evening of outstanding country music. In the meantime,…

Chris Janson entertains the crowd during the first of two 2024 KICKS 99 Guitar Pull Concerts.

Chris Janson entertains the crowd during the first of two 2024 KICKS 99 Guitar Pull Concerts.

Steven Uhles | Augusta Today

With one night of Guitar Pull under its belt and buckle, the KICKS 99 crew is already ramping up for another epic evening of outstanding country music. In the meantime, take a look at some of the action from last night’s performance.

2:30 p.m.

Beasley Broadcast Group Augusta Operations Manager Tee Gentry spends a quiet moment watching the soundchecks for the 2024 KICKS 99 Guitar Pull.Steven Uhles | Augusta Today

Beasley Broadcast Group Augusta Operations Manager Tee Gentry spends a quiet moment watching the soundchecks for the 2024 KICKS 99 Guitar Pull.<em>&nbsp;</em>

4:30 p.m.

Everybody needs stage time. Zach Top's puppy Otis warms his owner's stool prior to the 2024 Guitar Pull Concert.Steven Uhles | Augusta Today

Everybody needs stage time. Zach Top's puppy Otis warms his owner's stool prior to the 2024 Guitar Pull Concert.&nbsp;

6:15 p.m.

This year's Guitar Pull concerts are being held at Bell Auditorium. The concert's previous home, the James Brown Arena (seen in background) closed earlier this year and will be demolished to make room for a new arena.Steven Uhles | Augusta Today

This year's Guitar Pull concerts are being held at Bell Auditorium. The concert's previous home, the James Brown Arena (seen in background) closed earlier this year and will be demolished to make room for a new arena.<em>&nbsp;</em>

6:45 p.m.

Zach Top, one the the performers at the first of two 2024 Guitar Pull concerts, meets and greets young fans prior to the show.Sanjeev Singhal | CSRA Photography

Zach Top, one the the performers at the first of two 2024 Guitar Pull concerts, meets and greets young fans prior to the show.<em>&nbsp;</em>

7:30 p.m.

Dub &amp; Cody, the KICKS 99 Wake Up Krew, greet the audience and introduce the performers during the first of two 2024 Guitar Pull concerts at Augusta's Bell Auditorium.Steven Uhles | Augusta Today

Dub &amp; Cody, the KICKS 99 Wake Up Krew, greet the audience and introduce the performers during the first of two 2024 Guitar Pull concerts at Augusta's Bell Auditorium.&nbsp;

7:35 p.m.

In proper Guitar Pull fashion, performers at the 2024 concert sit in a line, exchanging stories and song in front of an enthusiastic audience.Steven Uhles | Augusta Today

In proper Guitar Pull fashion, performers at the 2024 concert sit in a line, exchanging stories and song in front of an enthusiastic audience.

7:40 p.m.

Lee Brice both inspires and is inspired by the enthusiastic audience at the 2024 Guitar Pull concert.Sanjeev Singhal | CSRA Photography

Lee Brice both inspires and is inspired by the enthusiastic audience at the 2024 Guitar Pull concert.&nbsp;

7:50 p.m.

Michael Trotter, Jr. and Tanya Trotter, known professionally as the War &amp; Treaty, show a not-uncommon moment of affection during their performance at the 2024 Guitar Pull Concert at Bell Auditorium.Sanjeev Singhal | CSRA Photography

Michael Trotter, Jr. and Tanya Trotter, known professionally as the War &amp; Treaty, show a not-uncommon moment of affection during their performance at the 2024 Guitar Pull Concert at Bell Auditorium.<em>&nbsp;</em>

10 p.m.

Chris Janson plays a little guitar at the 2024 Guitar Pull concert. He also played the keys, harmonica, the occasional kickdrum and, of course, sang.Sanjeev Singhal | CSRA Photography

Chris Janson plays a little guitar at the 2024 Guitar Pull concert. He also played the keys, harmonica, the occasional kickdrum and, of course, sang.<em>&nbsp;</em>

10:10 p.m.

Chris Janson and Zach Top exchange a fist bump during the 2024 Guitar Pull Concert.Sanjeev Singhal | CSRA Photography

Chris Janson and Zach Top exchange a fist bump during the 2024 Guitar Pull Concert.

10:20 p.m.

Zach Top sings his '90s-inspired style of crooning country at the 2024 Guitar Pull Concert.Sanjeev Singhal | CSRA Photography

Zach Top sings his '90s-inspired style of crooning country at the 2024 Guitar Pull Concert.&nbsp;

10:35 p.m.

The trio The Frontmen, Featuring lead singers from the classic country acts Lonestar, Restless Heart, and Little Texas, perform at the first of two 2024 Guitar Pull Concerts.Sanjeev Singhal | CSRA Photography

The trio The Frontmen, Featuring lead singers from the classic country acts Lonestar, Restless Heart, and Little Texas, perform at the first of two 2024 Guitar Pull Concerts.&nbsp;

10:45 p.m.

An enthusiastic crowd greets the Lee Brice, The Love &amp; Treaty, Chris Janson, Zach Top, and the Frontmen at the first of two 2024 Guitar Pull concerts.Sanjeev Singhal | CSRA Photography

An enthusiastic crowd greets the Lee Brice, The Love &amp; Treaty, Chris Janson, Zach Top, and the Frontmen at the first of two 2024 Guitar Pull concerts.