Everyone from Keith Urban to Morgan Wallen popped in to celebrate the “Flower Shops” singer/songwriter’s two sold-out shows at the Mother Church in his hometown of Nashville earlier this week. After amassing over 1 billion artist career streams, ERNEST paid it forward, partnering with MAPCO to present Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee with a check for $10,000 on Giving Tuesday.
01of 11Taking It InCorey MillerERNESTsteps onstage at the Ryman for the first of two hometown shows on Nov. 28 and 29, where he performed songs like “Flower Shops,” “This Fire,” “Miss That Girl" and new single “Kiss of Death.”
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Taking It In
Corey Miller
ERNESTsteps onstage at the Ryman for the first of two hometown shows on Nov. 28 and 29, where he performed songs like “Flower Shops,” “This Fire,” “Miss That Girl" and new single “Kiss of Death.”
02of 11Hometown HeroCorey Miller“What a year we’ve had everybody,”ERNEST, 31, told the crowd. “As a Nashville kid, there is no more sacred ground than standing on the Ryman Auditorium stage. I can’t ever thank everyone who has supported us over the past few years enough. This is an unbelievable feeling to play here tonight.”
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Hometown Hero
“What a year we’ve had everybody,”ERNEST, 31, told the crowd. “As a Nashville kid, there is no more sacred ground than standing on the Ryman Auditorium stage. I can’t ever thank everyone who has supported us over the past few years enough. This is an unbelievable feeling to play here tonight.”
03of 11HARDYCorey MillerHARDYjoined ERNEST in a performance of “More Than My Hometown,” a song they wrote withMorgan Wallenthat became a huge hit for the artist.
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HARDY
HARDYjoined ERNEST in a performance of “More Than My Hometown,” a song they wrote withMorgan Wallenthat became a huge hit for the artist.
04of 11Keith UrbanCorey MillerERNEST andKeith Urbanmade their guitars sing with a cover ofJohn Mayer’s fan-favorite tune “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room.”
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Keith Urban
ERNEST andKeith Urbanmade their guitars sing with a cover ofJohn Mayer’s fan-favorite tune “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room.”
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered
06of 11Charles KelleyCorey MillerCharles KelleyofLady Apopped up to help out on ERNEST’s “Songs We Used to Sing,” which they wrote together.
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Charles Kelley
Charles KelleyofLady Apopped up to help out on ERNEST’s “Songs We Used to Sing,” which they wrote together.
07of 11Jelly RollCorey MillerJelly Rollmade an appearance to perform his hit “Son of a Sinner,” which he co-wrote with ERNEST.
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Jelly Roll
Jelly Rollmade an appearance to perform his hit “Son of a Sinner,” which he co-wrote with ERNEST.
08of 11Pass the MicCorey MillerAudience participation was more than welcome!
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Pass the Mic
Audience participation was more than welcome!
09of 11Dean DillonCorey MillerDean Dillon’s feature on “What Have I Got to Lose” came to life on stage with ERNEST.
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Dean Dillon
Dean Dillon’s feature on “What Have I Got to Lose” came to life on stage with ERNEST.
10of 11Milestone MomentCorey MillerClose friend Wallen surprised his pal with a plaque as he announced their song “Flower Shops” is now certified double platinum — and the crowd celebrated with a standing ovation.
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Milestone Moment
Close friend Wallen surprised his pal with a plaque as he announced their song “Flower Shops” is now certified double platinum — and the crowd celebrated with a standing ovation.
11of 11Morgan WallenCorey MillerGrammy nominee Wallen then grabbed a guitar and jumped in, performing “Flower Shops” and “Cowgirls” with ERNEST.
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Morgan Wallen
Grammy nominee Wallen then grabbed a guitar and jumped in, performing “Flower Shops” and “Cowgirls” with ERNEST.
source: people.com
