Concert Recap: ACL Weekend 2 Sunday

International acts Suki Waterhouse, Niall Horan, Hozier, and Mumford & Sons closed out the festival with dynamic, soulful sets.

Photos by Carolyn Parmer

Suki Waterhouse performs her soft, groovy tunes.

Suki Waterhouse performs her soft, groovy tunes.

Niall Horan kicks off his set with his rock single “Nice To Meet Ya.”

Niall Horan exudes joy as he performs on the American Express stage.

Fans sing along as Niall Horan performs “Nice To Meet Ya.”

Niall Horan sings “Heaven,” a hit from his latest album, The Show.

Niall Horan sings “Heaven,” a hit from his latest album, The Show.

John Bird plays bass for Niall Horan’s song “Heaven.”

Violinist Emily Kohavi and Niall Horan jam out during “Nice To Meet Ya.”

Niall Horan exudes joy as he performs on the American Express stage.

The crowd cheers on Irish singer Niall Horan at the American Express stage.

Hozier brings powerful vocals and poignant lyrics to the American Express stage.

Hozier brings powerful vocals and poignant lyrics to the American Express stage.

Hozier brings powerful vocals and poignant lyrics to the American Express stage.

An enthusiastic crowd shows its support for Hozier.

Hozier encourages the crowd to sing along to his pensive song “To Be Alone.”

Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons listens as the crowd sings along to “Little Lion Man.”

Ben Lovett, Mumford & Sons’ keyboardist, sings backing vocals.

Ted Dwane of Mumford & Sons plays the double bass.

Fans sing along as Mumford & Sons headlines at the American Express stage. This marks the band’s third year as headliners.

Ben Lovett, backed by trombone players, plays keyboard for Mumford & Sons’ song “Guiding Light.”

Hozier joins Mumford & Sons to sing “Timshel” toward the end of the band’s headlining set.