Vernon partied like it was a Friday night, on a Monday - thanks to country artist Brett Kissel coming to town.
The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards鈥 reigning Male Artist of the Year had fans of all ages clapping along and stomping their boots to such hits as We Were That Song and his latest hit, Anthem.
鈥淭he crowd in Vernon has got me walking on air,鈥 Kissel tweeted after the show, where he said he鈥檇 like to return.
The 27-year-old Alberta resident was all over the stage. And the crowd was loving every minute.
Among those in the audience was 90-year-old 鈥淕randpa Ken鈥 - fiddle superstar Tyler Vollrath鈥檚 relative. Vollrath grew up listening to his grandpa 鈥淟efty鈥 who retired to the Okanagan. Grandpa鈥檚 eyes swelled with pride as he watched Vollrath wow the crowd with his talent.
Joining Kissel on stage for one cover song, was a friend he grew up with, Trevor Panczak - who admittedly grew up a lot bigger than Kissel, whom he towered over.
Opening for Kissel was Dan Davidson, known for such hits as Found. Like Kissel, he bounced all over the stage with energy. Davidson also took the time to meet with fans in the lobby, signing hats, tickets and even an arm.
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Kissel plays for a sold out crowd in Cranbrook Tuesday, then he hits up the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre in Penticton Friday.
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