Brad Paisley performs at the NFL Draft in Green Bay, April 26, 2025. PC: Fox 11 Online
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Over the course of three days, 600,000 people attended the NFL Draft in Green Bay, and many of them stuck around until Saturday night to end the weekend with a free concert.
Even if you’re not a country music fan, Brad Paisley is a name that many people know and respect, and concertgoers say it certainly was a show they will remember.
Although the days have been long, the energy on day three of the NFL Draft was still high.
Christian Elbers from Washington said, “Wouldn’t miss this for the world. I grew up in Green Bay. Wonderful city, big Packers season ticket holder and owner of the Packers as well.”
Mike Hughes from South Dakota added, “This is Green Bay, there’s nothing better than this. Titletown, Green Bay Packers, best atmosphere in football.”
Thousands of fans tuned in for the final day of draft picks, and thousands more stuck around for Brad Paisley’s performance.
“I was excited to see him announced last week or the week before. I think it’ll be a good time,” said one fan prior to the concert.
Another fan added, “We wanted to come and see the draft, we’re football fans obviously. But I mean, Brad Paisley playing? It just adds to it.”
To close out a successful three days in Titletown, Paisley put on a show like no other.
Overall, fans from near and far say they’re walking away from this year’s draft feeling satisfied.
“It’s so friendly here, the town is so welcoming. We’re loving the food, the atmosphere. It’s been really great.”
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