Legendary singer, songwriter, and TV personality Keyshia Cole stopped by MGM Music Hall on January 15th to close out The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour. Fans in faux-fur boots, bomber jackets, and sparkling skirts spilled into the venue and to their seats. One guest sported a pair of 2026 glasses, a reminder that most fans were ringing in the new year of live music with this concert. The opening DJ set the energetic tone for the night by curating a set that best engaged the crowd. Tracks like “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston had everyone belting their hearts out, and songs like “WATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” by GloRilla had everyone out of their seats dancing.

Soon after, the curtains opened to reveal a giant heart-shaped platform in the center of the stage, outlined by dancers in camo print outfits and marching band drummers. Cole appeared in the center of the platform to thunderous applause in a skin-tight, skintone, fully rhinestone-encrusted bodysuit, immediately grabbing all the attention with her sparkly look and vocals. This run of shows celebrated her beloved debut album, with performances of hits like “I Changed My Mind,” “I Should Have Cheated,” and “Love,” showcasing her vocal prowess even two decades later. She strutted around the stage, holding the audience in the palm of her hand as she flawlessly hit each dance move and note. Stay updated on future performances here.

Check out all of Samantha’s photos from the show below.