Daughtry Headlines The Complex in Salt Lake City Amidst Tour with Disturbed
May 7, 2025
Chris Daughtry has been entertaining fans across the country opening for Disturbed on the Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour. Although Utah wasn’t on the tour, a lucky break in routing gave Salt Lake City something special on May 1st. While the tour had a few days off Daughtry stopped here for a routing headline show at The Complex. For fans of Daughtry in Utah this was a welcome surprise, and they turned out in force to welcome him back to Salt Lake City.
Kicking the night off were local rock favorites, Acacia Ridge, who made the leap from smaller local stages to a bigger venue look effortless. Confident and energetic, the band had no trouble commanding the attention of the early crowd. Their dynamic performance warmed the room and set the tone for what would become an unforgettable evening.
As the house lights dimmed, anticipation buzzed through the packed venue. When Chris Daughtry took the stage, it was to a roar of cheers that reflected the city’s excitement for this surprise one-off show. For the next 90 minutes, Daughtry delivered exactly what fans have come to expect—raw power, emotional storytelling, and rock ‘n’ roll charisma.
Daughtry’s signature radio-friendly rock sound meant the crowd knew nearly every word to his songs and they had no problems about singing along. From hard-hitting anthems to emotional ballads, the setlist mixed his past hits and new material. A standout moment came with an acoustic performance of “Home.” Before strumming the first chord, Daughtry took a moment to share the personal weight that song carries for him—how it shaped his career and opened doors he never imagined. The stripped-down version only amplified its connection with fans, and the crowd responded with heartfelt applause.
The show also gave fans a taste of what’s to come. In a candid moment between the songs, Daughtry spoke about his latest release Shock to the System Part One and confirmed that Part Two is on the horizon. Though no release date was given, the promise of more new music in 2025 ignited excitement throughout the crowd.
Closing the night with “Artificial,” one of the standouts from his latest record, Daughtry left everything on the stage. As the lights came up and the crowd dispersed fans were already wondering when he would make his next stop in Salt Lake City.