While headlining has been a long time coming, Bryan admits he's still surprised at the reception he has been getting.

"We felt like we were going to be really strong in certain places," he told The Boot. "But when I get an e-mail or my management calls me or my promoter texts me and goes, 'Dude, you just sold something out in five minutes.' That's where I always dreamed of being — to have music out there that you love playing every night."