Music has great power! It brings us together and connects people all over the world. And while the words of our favorite songs move us on their own, there is nothing more exciting than seeing those lyrics come to life at a live show.

This is why concerts are so electrifying.

Not only do you see the person behind the music pouring their heart out on stage, but you also see a chorus of other voices singing along to every word. The feeling is transcendent, and if it’s hard to put into words, it’s downright impossible to capture in a photograph. But there are some that come close.

What makes a photo epic?

Have you ever seen a photo that makes you feel something? It could be joy, love, excitement, anger, sadness… anything. The emotions that come out of it are what make a photo special.

The best photographers know how to capture those feelings, and at live concerts, they use the same strategy: They want people to feel something. The concert photos that fall into the “epic” category are the ones that make you feel like you’re sitting in the front row watching the action, or the ones that show you just far enough away to capture the magnitude of the moment.

And some photos are epic simply because a natural event like rain or wind happened. Others become epic because you collide with something unexpected. Remember when Space X blew up one of Randy Houser’s shows?

Check out some of the most spectacular country music concert photos below.

Jess hosts the syndicated radio show, Taste of Country Weekendheard on country stations nationwide. Tune in to hear the best of new country music, see new tracks and up-and-coming artists in the spotlight, and get double-downs on all your favorites. The weekend is always better with a little country flavor.