Austin City Limits

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Dirty Laundry: I loved the smile Don gave when he came on stage as the audience applauded him. Don was having fun. I loved when he was telling the audience sing along or the I can't hear you, sing louder at the end. Too funny. You don't see Don doing that that much. Great solos from Chris and Steuart.

When I Stop Dreaming (with Ashley Monroe): I think Don did the you're super hot thingy. You know what I mean. You're on fire. His voice was kinda shaky on this song. I really didn't enjoy this song. Don sounded great, but I just didn't enjoy Ashley's voice. I loved when Don high five Ashley at the end.

The Cost of Living (with Jamey Johnson): Don joked about Merle was on vacation with Willie and Kris. I guess there's an inside joke on that. Great performance. Jamey sounds like Merle a little. Jamey looks he can be a member of the Duck Dynasty family. LOL I loved all the names on Jamey's guitar. I could spot Don's signature a mile away. LOL

That Old Flame (with Martina McBride): Don and Martina were having too much fun. I loved the little glances they made. My favorite part was when Don and Martina did the "just a little cup of kidness" signal with their fingers. It was too cool. Also loved when Don pointed to Chris Holt. He does that with Joe when Joe does a far out solo. He doesn't mind spotlighting his band and that's what I like about him.

Train in the Distance: I love the duet Don and Lara Johnston did on the chorus. She's got a great voice. I love the effects from Will and Scotty. All the instruments were great.

Heart of the Matter: Great performance. I give Don an A for trying to hit that famous high note at the end.

Where I Am Now (with Trisha Yearwood): I love this song. This was in an attitude in your face kind of song. I loved when Don signal Trisha to come over to him. I love the introduction he did for Trisha.

Take a Picture of This: A great performance. The background singers were great on this song. Great guitar solos from Steuart.

She Sang Hymns Out of Tune (with Martie Maguire and Emily Robison): It was great to see Martie and Emily. Emily has a nice voice and also Martie. Its nice to hear their voice singing other than Natalie's when they sing background with her.

Praying For Rain: Great performance. I don't think nobody stood out with their voice. I could hear Erica's, Lara's and Lily's voices more, but the others didn't stand out.

Boys of Summer: Enough said. What a way to end the show. Don was having fun.

The Bonus clips.
Words Can Break Your Heart: I loved the fact that Don and Trisha sing a verse. I think this is how the song should had been from the beginning. Now that makes why makes sense why Lara sings a verse in concert.

Talk To The Moon: I hate that this song wasn't in the broadcast. It should had been. Don was in Texas and they should had this song in the broadcast. Great piano playing by Will.

Overall. It was great and fun. I was singing along throughout the show. I'm sick and I would get choked up when I was singing. Don's voice was shaky in some part of the show and Don sounded nervous when he was reading the teleprompter. It was nice to see Michael Thompson coming from behind the keys and playing other instruments. I'm very impress with Chris Holt.

It was worth the wait.