Her favorite song, Bad Thoughts, was a clear crowd favorite, as its

deeply personal lyrics resonated not only with the audience but also with

Rachel herself, who wrote it during a period of struggling with mental

health. Throughout the night, Rachel Platten engaged with her audience

in ways that made the show feel incredibly personal. During Girl, she

encouraged all the women and girl groups to stand and sing along,

creating a powerful moment of unity. Later, she invited a couple

celebrating their five-year wedding anniversary to slow dance at the front

of the stage as she sang Better Place, making their special night even

more memorable. Her deep connection with her band was also evident,

as she introduced her cellist and backup vocalist, Tiger, and her

drummer, Chris, whom she has played with for 18 years. She reflected

on Salt Lake City being the location of her first-ever show before

launching into Lone Ranger, featuring a breathtaking cello solo. The

audience was fully engaged when she gave them singing instructions

before River and debuted her brand-new electric guitar during Grace.

Her storytelling throughout the night was deeply personal—she opened

up about being an independent artist, describing her career as a “mom-

and-pop shop,” and shared the struggles she faced with mental health,

postpartum depression, and finding her purpose through music.