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Gallery: Ben Rector brings ‘Magic’ to campus for Abilene City Limits

May 2, 2021 by Riley Fisher

Ben Rector brought the semester to a close in the rain with his first live performance in 14 months during the Abilene City Limits concert on Friday night. Students and members of the ACU community stood wearing jackets and carrying umbrellas to celebrate the end of the school year with their friends.

Two friends huddle under an umbrella as they video Ben Rector’s performance on Friday night. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)
The crowd in front of the stage lifts sophomore graphic design and advertising major Colton McCaleb into the air. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Ben Rector premieres a new song for students watching his performance in Teague Circle during the Abilene City Limits concert Friday. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Junior nursing major from Corinth Jaden Roberts and junior engineering major from Waller Andy McGrew lean together as they watch Ben Rector perform a song dedicated to their marriage. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)

Crowds of students dripping from the rain watch Ben Rector at the front of the stage. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)

Members of the Abilene community stand in the rain to listen to Ben Rector perform. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)

(Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)

A Ben Rector fan watches in admiration of his performance. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Students video Ben Rector performing in the rain. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)

Two fans protect themselves from the rain while they video Ben Rector’s performance. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)

(Photo by Riley Fisher)
Students dance to Ben Rector’s music in the rain. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
(Photo by Riley Fisher)

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About Riley Fisher

-Senior theatre design major
-Chief Photographer and Social Media Director
-Passionate about storytelling and expression

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