The euphoria of stepping into an arena filled with thousands of people who have gathered to experience the show of one of their favorite artists is a memory many will never forget. The thrill of purchasing tickets, choosing the perfect outfit, and arriving at the stadium that brings your favorite songs to life is a feeling like no other. As the music plays, shouts join together to sing along as arms swing upwards and feet jump up and down. A multitude of concerts, songs, and albums are in the works, bringing the utmost enthusiasm to fans all over the country.
Selena Gomez is among these very talented singers and Hollywood stars. After a three year music hiatus that left all of her fans overwhelmed with anticipation, she finally revealed that she will soon be releasing a new album. When her fans got word of this news, they were animated. Senior Madison Machado is among Gomez’s fans, with “pretty high hopes for this album, especially because Selena has never disappointed [me] and always went above and beyond [my] expectations.” Selena is known for her powerful voice and songs that her listeners can strongly relate to, leading her fans to expect this new album of hers to be one of the best.
Taylor Swift is breaking record after record with the incredible Eras Tour that has grossed millions of dollars as it takes on the country, and now the world. Fans of the singer-songwriter have filled stadiums in over 15 states and continue to do so, as her upcoming concerts have fans eagerly awaiting tickets. Senior Samantha Serrano is beyond elated for her “most anticipated album … Reputation (Taylor’s Version) because it’s so iconic.” The fan believes “this album has always been top-tier because it shows her raw emotions throughout it, and Taylor Swift is always up to something with her music to surprise her fans.” The wholesome and united “Taylor Nation” is what stands out the most in her concerts, as fans come together to sing and trade friendship bracelets, an additional tradition of the growing fandom.
Olivia Rodrigo is another young star on the rise, after releasing her album Sour in 2021, which sparked attention from many. Olivia has already established a name for herself, with a strengthening musical career and her entire future ahead of her. After two years since her debut album’s release, it has been confirmed that her new album called GUTS will be out on September 8th. After the release of two singles from that album, fans are waiting to get a full taste of her new music. Sophomore Madison Jules has “really high expectations for this new album. Her last album had us amazed and to this day I don’t get tired of listening to it. I am beyond excited to finally get more music from her to listen to nonstop.” As her supporters count down the days, Olivia is expected to break records once again.
Enthusiasm is running through all the music fans who hope to be gifted with even more top tier albums to add to their playlists and put on repeat. Soon, fans will be back in the bright stadiums singing along to a new hit, but until then, the anticipation will continue to rise.