Blake had his first headline show on July 15, 2023 at Fine Line in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "I have a lot of adrenaline, I'm gonna have to do those breathing exercises," he laughs "I'm excited to see everyone though."

Vikings photographer, Alli Rusco, visually tells the story of his musical journey to his first headline show.

Fans line up outside the Fine Line venue in Minneapolis on July 15, 2023 to see Blake Proehl perform.

Blake's cross necklace hangs from his neck during practice on Oct. 5, 2022.

This was his first day at practice since his ACL injury.

Blake at practice on Oct. 5, 2022.

Blake works with his producer Zach Foty in the studio on Oct. 4, 2022.

"I write my best when I'm about to go to sleep. I have my guitar on my chest and hum gibberish." - Blake

Blake rehearses his intro during soundcheck on July 15.

Blake makes notes on his set list before his show.

Blake rests his head on his Nana's shoulder backstage before his show.

Blake and his teammate, Trishton Jackson, do their handshake backstage.

Blake and his friends and family pray before he goes onstage.

Blake sits backstage to prepare to go on stage.

Blake performs on stage.

"It's all been virtual for me, so for this moment to really be happening is just crazy." - Blake

Blake performs on stage.

Blake performing on stage for a packed crowd.

Blake surprised his Nana during the show and brought her onstage to perform their song, "In Case You Didn't Know." He originally posted a video of him singing this song to her on TikTok, and it went viral.

Blake celebrates with his band backstage before the encore.

Blake's friends and family stand onstage during "Waves."

"To have them (family) at the first one is super special." - Blake

Blake walks through the crowd while performing "Waves."

Blake signs his name on the wall backstage. It's a tradition for whomever has performed at Fine Line to sign the wall.

Blake walks down the venue stairs at the end of his show.

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