Zach Bryan Makes History at Michigan Stadium With Biggest Concert in North American History

History was made in Ann Arbor on Saturday night as country star Zach Bryan stepped onto the stage at Michigan Stadium and performed to the largest ticketed concert crowd in North American history.

The event was historic in more ways than one. Not only was it the first major ticketed concert ever held at the Big House, home of the Michigan Wolverines, but crews spent the entire week transforming the stadium into a one-of-a-kind concert venue.

Nearly 5,000 extra seats were added to the field and a 360-degree stage was built to maximize the view for every corner of the massive venue.

Standing before more than 112,408 fans, which was enough to break the record previously held by George Strait in Texas of 110,905.

The show stretched over seven hours and featured five acts, including a memorable set from John Mayer, the 47-year-old singer-songwriter from Connecticut.

Before Bryan even took the stage, the crowd was roaring, doing the wave, and singing along to the Big House anthem “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers, which he came out to and played his song "Overtime"

When Bryan finally appeared around 9:20 pm, he launched into “Overtime,” “Open the Gate,” and “Godspeed.” At one point, after performing “28,” he shouted “Go Birds!” (a nod to his beloved Philadelphia Eagles) only for the crowd to clap back with chants of “Ja-red Goff!” That could be heard for miles outside of the stadium.

The setlist was packed with fan favorites, including a duet with Mayer on the Grateful Dead classic “Friend of the Devil.” But it was the encore that sealed the night into Big House history. Bryan closed with “Revival,” as fireworks exploded over the stadium, which is a first in the venue’s history.

The 29-year-old singer-songwriter from Oklahoma paused to take it all in. “I love you guys so much,” Bryan told the roaring audience. “Thank you for the best night of my life.”

And on the way out, he was nice enough to hand his guitar from the show to two girls who were waiting for him to walk out.

For Bryan, it was a career-defining night. For Michigan, it was proof that the Big House isn’t just the biggest stage in college football, it’s now the biggest stage in live music, too.