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Fans gather outside Hunter Welcome Center to watch the Aaron and Jake Watson concert to close out Homecoming 2025. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: Aaron and Jake Watson close out Homecoming 2025 with a concert

November 3, 2025 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

Aaron and Jake Watson, a father-and-son duo, performed on stage outside the Hunter Welcome Center to close out Homecoming week. Luke Powell, a sophomore communication major from Abilene, opened the concert, and attendees were offered hot cocoa and s’mores as they listened to the performance on Saturday night.

Luke Powell, sophomore communication major from Abilene, opens the Aaron and Jake Watson concert. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Students and their families make s’mores during the Aaron and Jake Watson concert. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
The Aaron and Jake Watson Band performs on stage. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Aaron Watson sings at the end of Homecoming 2025. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
A backup singer in the Aaron Watson concert sings and plays guitar. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
The Aaron and Jake Watson Band performs on the Hunter Welcome Center lawn. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Aaron Watson sings “Lonely Lubbock Lights” on stage to close out Homecoming 2025. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Jake Watson, freshman management major from Tuscola, plays guitar beside his father, Aaron Watson. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Fans gather outside Hunter Welcome Center to watch the Aaron and Jake Watson concert to close out Homecoming 2025. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Aaron Watson sings on stage while looking at the other members on stage. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
A band member of the Aaron and Jake Watson concert plays the fiddle on stage. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Jake Watson, freshman management major from Tuscola, sings and plays guitar. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Luke Powell, sophomore communications major from Abilene, and Jake Watson, freshman management major from Tuscola, sing together on stage. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Luke Powell, sophomore communication major from Abilene, sings on stage during a concert to close out Homecoming 2025. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
A band member plays the fiddle during the Aaron and Jake Watson concert while smiling at the crowd. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

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