The Stadium of Fire on Saturday night celebrated what the Fourth of July has become known for: patriotism, freedom and fireworks. It also featured speeches, a flyover of F-35 fighter jets, and performances by Marie Osmond and Tim McGraw.
Saturday night’s concert and patriotic extravaganza is an annual event in Provo, at LaVell Edwards Stadium on the Brigham Young University campus — part of the celebrations of America’s Freedom Festival, which include a parade thatThe event kicked off with elements not usually seen at concerts: Speeches, a flyover of F-35 fighter jets, Osmond singing the national anthem backed by a choir, and an appearance by the U.S.
Col. Craig R. Andrle, USAF, commander of the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base near Ogden, talked about the critical role F-35 jets play to the role of “protecting our freedom.” He also praised the state, saying “Utah’s support of the military is the best I’ve seen in my career.” For the first couple of songs, most of the audience stayed seated, and didn’t seem too invested in McGraw’s performance. That changed when McGraw played his hit, “Live Like You Were Dying,” and the entire crowd rose to its feet to sing along.His “Cowboy in Me” also saw fans singing along, though an accompanying video that played on a screen behind McGraw — which included a brief clip of a couple kissing in a bathtub — didn’t seem to connect with the stadium audience.
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