Marshall said Davis’ between-song banter felt personal, like he was talking to old friends rather than thousands of strangers.
He reminisced about the inspirations behind his songs, from heartbreak to his family, striking a chord with fans, who connected to his authenticity.
One standout moment was when Davis wandered over to stage left, singing directly to someone who wasn’t immediately visible to the audience.
As he stepped closer and held out his hand, his eldest daughter, 5-year-old Eloise, grabbed on.
Davis pulled her in for a cuddle, making Eloise giggle before she ran back to her mother, who stood side-stage.
It was a loving, intimate moment in the middle of a high-energy set, showcasing Davis not just as a powerhouse performer, but as a devoted family man.
He managed to command Eden Park with the confidence of a headliner, leaving the crowd primed and ready for the main event.
A sign perhaps, of things to come in March next year.
With his second full-length album, Bluebird Days, producing four consecutive No 1s and two “Song Of The Year” award-winning titles (Buy Dirt and Next Thing You Know), the Louisiana native cemented himself as a game-changing artist, blending the sounds of country with modern influences.
Releasing his latest, third studio album, Learn The Hard Way, in August this year, fans can expect to hear something new from the hitmaker at his Auckland concert.
Songs include gold-certified and No 1 hit I Ain’t Sayin’, which he previewed to fans at Luke Combs, and recent singles Turn This Truck Around, Bar None and In Case You Missed It.
Reviewers had lots of good things to say about the album.
CountryTown wrote that Learn the Hard Way proved Davis is “not just staying in the game, he’s evolving with purpose”, while Country Swag described the album as his ”most confident and most honest” work.
Meanwhile, Entertainment Focus said: “The record blends his chart-conquering knack for infectious hooks with an intentional injection of grit, funk and rockier textures.”
A natural live performer, Davis has fast become one of the genre’s most impressive acts. This is a not-to-be-missed show.
The Details
What: Jordan Davis Ain’t Enough Road Tour 2026 w/ Tucker Whitmore
When: Thursday, March 19 at Spark Arena, Auckland
Tickets: frontiertouring.com
Win: A double pass to Jordan Davis in Auckland. To be in the draw email your name, address, and daytime phone number(s) to hnfthcomps@gmail.com with Jordan Davis Tickets in the subject, by midday, Friday, December 19.
Competition by Fill The House Tickets Project – proudly supporting families living with cancer
