Lily Gisclair
Calling all country music lovers!
The brilliant lights of Oxford’s The Lyric beckon country music fans to join in welcoming up-and-coming country music artist Kolby Cooper.
Known for singles such as “Every Single Kiss,” “It Ain’t Me” and “Fall,” the 24-year-old singer-songwriter has amassed millions of streams through various songs in his discography.
Luckily for enthusiasts of the Bradford, Texas, native, The Lyric is the second venue of his upcoming tour.
Many individuals are purchasing tickets for the Jan. 26 concert, including senior integrated marketing communications major Ruby Jones and sophomore international studies major Emma Lewis. Both students have already attended a Cooper concert and enthusiastically anticipate this one.
“I saw him in concert for the first time last year in Tulsa,” Lewis said. “I think one of the best parts of the concert was the energy of the environment because it was just a crowd of people huddling around the stage that all were excited to see Cooper perform.”
Lewis shared that her experience at the concert made her a fan of Cooper.
“The whole week after the concert I solely listened to his music because I just wanted to keep reliving his performance,” Lewis said. “It definitely made me more of a fan.”
While the unforgettable concert captured Lewis, Cooper’s music and songwriting alone drew in Jones.
“A friend of mine was playing music and played ‘Forget About You’ by Kolby Cooper,” Jones said. “I loved the song, and from then on I was a fan. I’ve been a fan of Cooper for probably four or five years now.”
Both students encourage those who haven’t heard of Cooper to attend his concert in Oxford.
“I would definitely recommend to people to go see him perform since he is such a great, energetic performer, and his music can be very relatable,” Lewis said.
So long as you enjoy country music and Southern rock or even just have an inclination for live music, Cooper’s concert is an ideal opportunity.
“I’m excited that I get to see him perform again,” Lewis said. “I think The Lyric is a great venue for him to play in because it is set up like the venue I saw him the first time, which helped play into his performance.”
Tickets for Cooper’s appearance at The Lyric can be purchased on the venue website.
