Tonight was the Toronto stop for Carrie Underwood’s blown away tour and she brought a show designed to blow people away!! With essentially a full crowd on hand, the three and half hour show had you entertained from start to finish!!

First up on the bill was Canada’s own Kira Isabella!! Hailing from Ottawa, Kira kicked off the night with a bang. She took her brief set time and made sure that she left the stage with the audience wanting more. Her vocals had stunned me personally, as she delivered a clear and powerful set. From the second she walked on stage, Kira made sure that the audience was with her and had them interacting throughout her set!! Which many will tell you is not an easy task for the first of three artists in a night. If you have the chance to see Kira in any local bars or on tour somewhere you must go, she is well worth it!

Next up was one of country music’s rising stars, Hunter Hayes!! Hunter delivered a very high energy performance. Right from the get go he had his guitar in hand, was jumping around stage, getting the audience into it and letting his strong vocals lead the way! Hunter really surprised me with his guitar playing abilities which led to a few minute solo at one point. Some fans weren’t to enthused, however I thought it was awesome!! It had a very Brad paisley feel to it which made it that much more enjoyable for me! Hunter switched over to the piano as he belted out his hit ‘Wanted’ which was nothing short of brilliant. He concluded his set with a thank you an awesome performance of ‘Storm Warning’ and was on his way.

Lastly, the main attraction. The lights went dim, the screen lit up to a field where the weather appeared to be getting continuously windier. Eventually a running Carrie Underwood came onto the screen as she was trying to reach a house where she could take cover from the approaching twister. The stage transformed, a door opened, and their she was, slowly rising. She strutted out to the screaming fans belting out ‘Good Girl’. From this point on it was just hit after hit. Carrie’s voice as expected was absolutely amazing and she made sure everyone knew it as she extended some notes to let the audience know her full vocal range and power. Her visuals were very unique, always changing to the theme of the song. The stage was also another big focal point due to the many changes and transformations. Most notably a piece that breaks off and floats into the crowd for roughly four songs!! Carrie explains to the crowd that the only logical idea was to, “create a flying stage, and before I could think they said let’s do it”. And sure enough she was flying from one end of the Air Canada Center to the next. Arguably my favorite part was the Brad Paisley hologram but that’s because I am his biggest fan! However his false presence made ‘Remind Me’ my personal favorite of the night! Carrie punched out a few more hits from her latest number one album and encored with her latest hit ‘Blown Away’. If I had a second favorite on the night it would be this. Probably one of the best  songs I have ever heard live, as cheesy as it may be Carrie truly blew me away!!

All in all it was an amazing night!! One thing I have to mention because it is pretty cool and it is awesome to see artists giving back!! Every ticket sold had a dollar donation to the Red Cross, however every Canadian tour date the money went to the Canadian Red Cross!! As Carrie said, “We’re all here why not spread the Christmas cheer”. If Blown Away is rolling through your town and you have yet to buy tickets make sure you grab a pair as it well be a guaranteed fun evening!