Has Raye Already Broken Into the Pantheon of Great 21st Century Entertainers? This Year’s Smashing Tour Has Told the Tale
Raye concluded her U.S. tour at the Greek Theatre, delivering a performance that solidified her status as a top-tier 21st-century entertainer. With Adele in attendance and Hans Zimmer making a surprise appearance, the show highlighted Raye's vocal talent and charismatic stage presence. Critics note her engaging banter and authenticity as key elements of her rising legacy.
- ▪Raye wrapped up her U.S. tour at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to critical acclaim.
- ▪Adele attended the final show, sparking discussions about a symbolic passing of the torch between iconic performers.
- ▪Hans Zimmer made a surprise appearance during the concert, which Raye said surprised her as much as the audience.
- ▪Raye addressed online criticism about her lengthy stage monologues, embracing her conversational style as part of her authenticity.
- ▪The performance emphasized not only her vocal ability but also her skill in connecting with audiences through humor and personal storytelling.
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Home Music Columns May 16, 2026 2:58pm PT Has Raye Already Broken Into the Pantheon of Great 21st Century Entertainers? This Year’s Smashing Tour Has Told the Tale Wrapping up her U.S. tour at the Greek, Raye showed why it's not premature to put her up there. Hans Zimmer put in a surprise appearance... surprising most of all to her. By Chris Willman Plus Icon Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic ChrisWillman Latest Has Raye Already Broken Into the Pantheon of Great 21st Century Entertainers? This Year’s Smashing Tour Has Told the Tale 10 minutes ago Hayley Williams Is the Fierce, Fun, Finely Tuned Rock Star We Need, as Her ‘Bachelorette Party’ Theater Tour Winds Down at the Wiltern: Concert Review 1 day ago Taylor Swift’s ‘1989,’ Beyoncé’s ‘Single Ladies’ and Records…
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