The best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more
As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 80 concerts in 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 80 concerts in 2024. Here are some of her picks for the best and biggest shows of the year. Most shows on this list were seen in the New York metropolitan area — unless otherwise noted — and it excludes most one-off performances that cannot be repeated. Take a look at where you too can catch these artists.
Dec. 17, Barclays Center
At the end of the year, when most massive pop tours come to an end, who else is there to take up the mantle but the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey? During her 2024 seasonal run, Carey performed holiday classics — both her own and the standards — and broke from the format just slightly to hit a medley of her biggest hits: “Emotions,” “Hero,” “Fantasy” and “We Belong Together,” among them.
