Carly Pearce Proves She’s the Future of Country Music [Photos]

Kentucky-born up-and-comer Carly Pearce is just one album into her music career, but she's already making a big name for herself. Look no further than her being tapped to open mega-star Blake Shelton's 2018 Country Music Freaks Tour.

Pearce took the stage Friday night in a packed United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas for the second date of the massive North American tour.

A highlight of Pearce's set was a stirring performance of her hit single, "Every Little Thing." For the record, we 100 percent agree with what Lubbock country star Josh Abbott had to say about her:

Abbott knows what he's talking about. The singer previously tapped Pearce to perform on his 2016 song, "Wasn't That Drunk."

Enjoy our pictures from Carly Pearce's performance in Lubbock, Texas in the photo gallery above, and be sure to download our free mobile app by clicking the big button below to get country music news, contests and concert announcements sent straight to your smartphone.