Emily Ann Roberts recently gave fans a heartfelt moment during Thomas Rhett’s tour when she paused in the middle of her set to talk about something that has played an important role in her life: her faith.
Rather than simply moving from one song to the next, Roberts took a moment to tell the crowd where she finds her strength before performing “The Building.” The song carries a deeply personal message, focusing on the place where many people first encountered Jesus and the memories that can become connected to a special place.
Before singing it, Roberts shared the meaning behind the song and encouraged the audience to think about a meaningful place in their own lives.
Her message gave the performance a more personal feeling, turning a concert moment into an invitation for fans to reflect on their own memories, faith and experiences.
Faith has remained closely connected to Roberts’ country music career. She has also shared the stage with Christian music group Rend Collective, showing how naturally her musical journey has moved between country and Christian music.
Roberts has previously spoken about being grateful for the opportunities God has given her in both worlds. For her, those experiences are not separate parts of her life but pieces of the same journey.
That perspective was especially meaningful during her appearance on Thomas Rhett’s tour.
While the other opening acts rotate throughout the tour, Roberts is scheduled to perform across all 23 cities, giving her plenty of opportunities to connect with audiences along the way. The tour includes stops ranging from Nashville in July to Omaha in October.
For Roberts, the tour is more than simply another series of performances. It gives her a larger platform to share her music and the messages that matter most to her.
And during one recent show, she used that platform to remind fans that strength can come from faith, memories and the places that helped shape who they are.
“The Building” became a particularly fitting song for that message. Its focus on a place connected to discovering Jesus allowed Roberts to take something deeply personal and make it relatable to the people standing in front of her.
She didn’t tell the audience what their special place should be. Instead, she encouraged them to remember one for themselves.
That simple message may have been what made the moment stand out.
As Roberts continues traveling with Thomas Rhett, fans can expect more country music, more personal stories and, for Roberts, moments where her faith remains part of the conversation.
From Nashville to Omaha, she is bringing both her music and the beliefs that have helped shape her journey to audiences across the country.