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Legs
  
4

Associated album
  
Storyteller

Dates
  
30 Jan 2016 – 30 May 2016


Start date
  
January 30, 2016 (2016-01-30)

End date
  
November 28, 2016 (2016-11-28)

No. of shows
  
87 in North America 5 in Europe 92 Total

The Storyteller Tour: Stories in the Round was the fifth headlining concert tour from American country music artist Carrie Underwood. The tour is in support of her fifth studio album Storyteller (2015) and began on January 30, 2016, in Jacksonville, Florida. It concluded on November 28, 2016, after 92 shows. For the shows in the United States, $1 from each ticket sold will be donated to Underwood's C.A.T S. Foundation. This was her first tour in three years.

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Background

News of the tour was first mentioned in a Rolling Stone interview in September 2015. The tour was officially announced on October 27, 2015, via Underwood's Official Fan Club website. "Stories in the Round" comes from this being Underwood's first tour where the stage is 360 degrees and in the middle of the arena floor. Underwood shares her excitement for the tour stating;

I can't wait to play new music from Storyteller for the fans. I am so blessed to have this career and get to do the things I do, but there is nothing like that moment when I get to step onto the stage to sing and all the fans are singing along with me.

The second leg was announced on March 31, 2016.

Concert synopsis

Moments before the show starts AC/DC's "Back in Black" is played. Then the lighting structure above the stage descends to the floor of center stage where Underwood and her band emerge. She starts off with "Renegade Runaway" a new track off Storyteller followed by "Last Name" that contains bits of her duet with Miranda Lambert, "Somethin' Bad". The setlist consists of new and past favorites, and covers. For the encore she closes with "Smoke Break" and "Something in the Water".

Stage design and production

The 360 degree center stage of three circles is equipped with movable parts that allows Underwood and her band access to below the stage where they can change outfits or swap out instruments. The three tier lighting structure displays lyrics and colors and moves, rotates, and twists. In addition there are sparkles, fireworks, lasers, smoke and explosions, and a big light show. Underwood's goal was to harmonica for "Choctaw County Affair," which she reached. Drums were added during "Church Bells" in the fall leg.

Opening acts

  • Easton Corbin & The Swon Brothers (North America)
  • Lauren Alaina, Jill Johnson & Pauper Kings (Europe)
  • Little Big Town, Sam Hunt & Maddie & Tae (UK & Ireland)
    • Act 1
    1. "Renegade Runaway"
    2. "Last Name"/"Somethin' Bad"
    3. "Undo It"
    4. "Good Girl"
    5. "Church Bells"
    Act 2
    1. "Cowboy Casanova"
    2. "Heartbeat"
    3. "Jesus, Take The Wheel"
    4. "Wasted"
    Act 3
    1. "Blown Away"
    2. "Two Black Cadillacs"
    3. "Dirty Laundry"
    4. "Choctaw County Affair"
    Act 4
    1. "I Will Always Love You" (Dolly Parton cover)
    2. "What I Never Knew I Always Wanted"
    3. First and Second Leg-"Fishin' in the Dark" (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band cover w/ Easton Corbin and The Swon Brothers) Third Leg- "Mountain Music" (Alabama cover w/ Easton Corbin and The Swon Brothers)
    4. "Clock Don't Stop"
    5. "All-American Girl"
    6. "Little Toy Guns"
    7. "Before He Cheats"
    Encore
    1. "Smoke Break"
    2. "Something in the Water"
  • The set list at the C2C: Country to Country festival did not include "What I Never Knew I Always Wanted", "All American Girl" or "Fishin' in the Dark" but did include "Flat on the Floor" and "Chaser."
  • Does not apply for festival dates

    • Tour dates

    List of festivals and other miscellaneous performances, rescheduling
    A These concerts were a part of C2C: Country to Country. B This concert is a part of the ACM Party for a Cause Festival. C The Houston concert was supposed to take place on April 19, but was rescheduled to April 25 due to severe weather. D This concert is a part of the Stagecoach Festival. E This concert is a part of the CMA Music Festival. F This concert is a part of the Country Fest 30th Anniversary. G This concert is a part of the Great Jones Country Fair. H This concert is a part of the Oregon Jamboree. I This concert is a part of the Sunfest Country Music Festival. J This concert is a part of the Big Valley Jamboree.

    Reception

    Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says, "As she's not much of a talker, this was not a "Storyteller" tour in the sense of narrating the show with stories. She let the music and character-driven lyrics do most of the talking, at max volume." Tampa Bay Times's Jay Cridlin said that Underwood packed "nearly two dozen hits into an overpowering set that felt a whole more like arena rock than a country bar." Also, "Underwood alone remains the one with the voice and ambition to go full pop star, unleashing the full force of her roaring band and singing like a woman ready to take the wheel back from Jesus."

    References

    Storyteller Tour: Stories in the Round Wikipedia
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