I saw this concert on 2/23/13 at USAirways Center in downtown Phoenix. I have been to many Christian concerts before, but this was my first Christian concert in almost two decader so there were a new set of popular performers to hear. I didn't know what type of crowd to expect, so I left at what I felt was a good time and arrived at the arena shortly before the opening of the gates. I was amazed to see a line that surrounded the arena--almost a mile long. I'd never seen that many people in line for any event. I almost went home but instinct told me to stay and brave the line. I am glad I did.
All ten performers brought something special to the concert--a special energy that only worship of God and Jesus can bring. Yet they made their energy accessible to every one--believers and secular individuals alike. It's so hard to choose a favorite performer. I'm from a "pre-rap" generation so I don't listen to rap--but even those performers were a joy to listen to live, and they represented only a small portion of the concert. This concert managed to nearly fill the arena--even the seats behind the stage were occupied. Even the seats in the highest section. I was blessed with nearly a perfect seat, positioned center stage and high enough that the full beauty of the excellent light and video show that went along with the concert was on display.
To sum up, what a great event--nearly twenty thousand people all having a great time to celebrate not only God and Jesus, but the joy of musical performance in general. The artists brought this concert to us for only a $10.00 ticket price yet delivered a performance the equal of any headliner event.