Combs keyed up expectations as he told fans something special was on the way to help him close out an already-rousing festival set. Playing somewhat coy, he sang the first portion of "Friends in Low Places," only for Brooks to quietly appear on stage and take over.

While there was no shortage of highlights, it was hard to beat the sheer power of this night’s rendition of “Hurricane,” and the sheer beauty of him singing “Fast Car” after explaining how the Tracy Chapman cover had become the biggest hit of his career — and perhaps the most unlikely one.