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Aaron Watson sings his song "Run Wild Horses." (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Aaron Watson’s concert echoes at ACU

August 25, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

On the second to last night of Wildcat Week 2023, campus welcomed Aaron Watson (’00) and Jenna Paulette for the Back to School Bash at Moody Coliseum on Friday night. Before the concert, SGA held a soda bar, featuring fun ACU-inspired drinks. Aaron Watson played many of his hit songs and stayed afterward for a meet and greet with students.

Aaron Watson gazes at the crowd. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Jenna Paulette sings while looking into the crowd. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Jenna Paulette raises her hand up. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The crowed holds flashlights while Jenna Paulette sings. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
A student records Aaron Watson on her phone. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Aaron Watson takes a selfie with the crowd. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Students pack-in to the front row of the Aaron Watson concert. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Aaron Watson sings his song “Run Wild Horses.” (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A band member plays the electric guitar. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Aaron Watson sings into the crowed. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students hold their fists up in the air. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Aaron Watson plays a song in Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Students cheer for Aaron Watson. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Aaron Watson plays the acoustic guitar. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Aaron Watson gives peace signs to the crowd. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: Aaron Watson, concert, Wildcat Week, wildcat week concert

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

About Sarah Thompson

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