Sam Hunt, a former college football player, began his country music career penning singles for the likes of Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney and Billy Currington. In 2014 he signed a record deal of his own with MCA Nashville and headed to the other side of the microphone. His debut album, Monetvallo, does not disappoint and includes the number one country single “Leave the Night On.” House of Blues, 4640 U.S. 17 S. Friday, 7:30 p.m. $19. (843) 272-3000, www.houseofblues.com