Alissa Hale Lights Up the Savannah River Takeover
Date: October 11, 2025
Where: Savannah Convention Center — right on the river
What: First Annual Savannah River Takeover: custom trucks, country music, and a full day on the waterfront
Savannah showed up in style — and so did Alissa. On a sun-splashed Saturday that rolled from late morning into the night, the First Annual Savannah River Takeover brought together two great Southern loves: gleaming custom rigs and live country music, all set against the sweeping backdrop of the Savannah River. The all-day festival (11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.) took over the Savannah Convention Center, complete with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce, rows of top-of-the-line custom trucks and cars vying for 70+ trophies, and a packed slate of performances from rising country artists. Savannah's Waterfront
A riverfront crowd, a country heart
From the first note, Alissa had the waterfront crowd leaning in — families in lawn chairs, gearheads comparing chrome, and Haleyans in their favorite merch all found common ground in the music. The roar of the river, the gleam of show-stoppers on four wheels, the chorus of voices singing along — it all turned into one big Savannah soundtrack.
Highlights from the set
A tight, high-energy run that balanced radio-ready hooks with Alissa’s storyteller roots.
Fan-favorite sing-alongs that had the lawn swaying and the mezzanine clapping in time.
A heartfelt thank-you to Savannah for championing new country voices — and for throwing a party that celebrates both craft and community.
Why this show mattered
Savannah River Takeover wasn’t just a gig — it was a celebration of makers. Builders brought their best, and so did the bands. For Alissa, playing this inaugural event was a chance to meet new listeners, reconnect with traveling Haleyans, and plant a flag in one of the South’s most iconic waterfronts. Savannah's Waterfront
Gratitude (and what’s next)
To everyone who came early, stayed late, and sang loud — thank you. To the organizers and volunteers, thanks for creating a welcoming, well-run first year. And to Savannah: we’ll be back.
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— Team Alissa 💛
