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Dennis Murphy

For the students, by the students

And the Crowd Goes Wild…
Jessica Pollard, Corner Post Staff

September 14, 2003- MU students and country music fans converged upon Jesse Hall on a rainy Friday night to welcome country singer Gary Allan to MU. Arriving at approximately 7:45, I found that fans were starting to fill the seats of Jesse Auditorium. There was a good turnout in lieu of the stormy weather.

By 8:05, newcomer Jolie Edwards took the stage and entertained the crowd with her tribute to Johnny Cash by performing a Cash favorite, "Ring of Fire." She performed several new debuts including her own version of "Drift Away."

After a short intermission, the crowd stood to welcome Gary Allen. He opened with recent hits "Man of Me" and "Man to Man". After performing some old favorites, he debuted a few new singles. The mood changed as Allan performed "The One" and his newest single "Tough Little Boys."

Many fans were lucky to catch one of many guitar picks that Allan tossed out to the crowd throughout the show. After mixing some new songs and old favorites, Allan ended his show with the hit "Right Where I Need to be," and introduced all members of his band. The crowd then flooded the stage while Allan signed autographs. Fans enjoyed a great night of country music.

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