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Who is your choice for a concert at Sanford Stadium?

Athletic director says Georgia is looking into hosting as soon as next spring.
The last time Sanford Stadium hosted a stand-alone concert occurred in 2013, when Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Jake Owen and Luke Bryan performed. (AJC 2013)
The last time Sanford Stadium hosted a stand-alone concert occurred in 2013, when Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Jake Owen and Luke Bryan performed. (AJC 2013)
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May 23, 2025

In light of Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks telling his athletic board that he wants more concerts at Sanford Stadium, who would you like to see perform in that venue?

Brooks said his dream band for a show on the UGA campus is R.E.M., though everyone involved knows that Brooks’ dream is a long shot. If not R.E.M., then who would you choose?

Cast your vote below:

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