Ryman Auditorium

ACM CEO Damon Whiteside Set to Depart in 2026 After Leadership Tenure
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

The Academy of Country Music (ACM) has announced that CEO Damon Whiteside plans to depart in June 2026, after driving six-and-a-half years of impact, growth, and achievement that have set the Academy up for a bright and promising future as one of the leading Country Music organizations.

Josh Johnson Reveals Dates for 2026 Tour JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nostalgia of summer camp.

Australian Guitar Legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP Comes To Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP will grace Parr Hall's stage on 29 July as part of the Living in the Light tour. Learn more about the performance here!

HADESTOWN Alum Ani DiFranco Sets 2026 'Spirit Of Love' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, who made her Broadway debut as Persephone in Hadestown in 2024, will hit the road for her Spirit Of Love tour, an extensive run of live performances for the spring and summer of 2026.

Billy Strings Sets First Appearance at 'Ionia Freak Fair' This Summer
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

3x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Billy Strings will return to Michigan this summer with his first-ever “Ionia Freak Fair” on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29.

Buddy Guy to Celebrate 90th Birthday with Tour Stop at Massey Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

Buddy Guy will bring his Buddy Guy 90 Tour to Massey Hall in Toronto. The blues guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee recently won a GRAMMY Award for Best Traditional Blues Album.

Buddy Guy Launches 'Buddy Guy 90 Tour' After Recent Grammy Win
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

At nearly 90 years old, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy will embark on the Buddy Guy 90 Tour, featuring select headline performances across North America in 2026. 

Craig Morgan to Headline Ryman Auditorium in November
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026

Country music star Craig Morgan will return to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on November 7, 2026 to headline the venue. Morgan first played Ryman Auditorium in 2022, with surprise appearances by Jelly Roll and Trace Adkins.

Ari Lennox to Play Massive 2026 North American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026

GRAMMY-nominated R&B performer Ari Lennox is hitting the road in 2026 with a North American tour in support of her third studio album, Vacancy. The 31-city tour kicks off on Sunday, April 12 at WAMU Theater in Seattle.

Tracy Lawrence to Embark on 2026 Headlining 'No Alibis Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026

Country music icon and philanthropist Tracy Lawrence will embark on his headlining 2026 No Alibis Tour, which will hit many cities across America for the newly announced first leg.

Billy Strings Extends 2026 Summer Headline Tour with New Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026

Billy Strings will extend his headline tour through the summer, with newly confirmed stops at Boston’s Agganis Arena, Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena, Hartford’s PeoplesBank Arena, and more.

RAYE Unveils Sophomore Album 'This Music May Contain Hope.'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026

Four-time GRAMMY Award-nominated global superstar RAYE has revealed that she will release her highly anticipated sophomore album, This Music May Contain Hope, on March 27th.

John Prine Tribute Film YOU GOT GOLD To Have State Premiere At Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

Jaffrey's Park Theatre in New Hampshire will present the state premiere of the John Prine tribute concert film 'YOU GOT GOLD' on January 21, 2026. The film showcases performances by renowned singers and musicians.

UNFORGETTABLE: JOHN-MARK MCGAHA SINGS NAT KING COLE Comes to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Artists Lounge Live will present Unforgettable: John Mark McGaha Sings Nat King Cole Feb. 12 – 15 on ASF’s Festival Stage. Learn more here!

Tori Amos Sets Release of New Album 'In Times of Dragons' and Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026

Singer-songwriter Tori Amos, composer of the stage musical The Light Princess, has set the release of her 18th studio album, In Times of Dragons, which will arrive alongside a summer tour.

The Wood Brothers Add 18 New Shows to 2026 Tour in New Orleans, Denver, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2026

The Wood Brothers have added 18 new shows to their 2026 tour plans, with stops on the Gulf Coast, in Texas, across the Southwest, and up through the West Coast.

Vince Gill to Embark on '50 Years From Home' Summer Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

22-time Grammy Award winner Vince Gill is set to embark on a summer tour beginning June 18 and including a six-night residency in Nashville at the historic Ryman Auditorium

Jazz Composer Pat Metheny to Release First Major Album in Six Years
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2026

Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny is set to release his first major studio album in six years, Side-Eye III+, on his newly launched record label, Uniquity Music. Take a look at upcoming tour dates and listen to the album’s first single, “In On It,” available now.

Review: RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 13, 2025

What did our critic think of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH at Merrimack Repertory Theatre?

Billy Strings to Play Spring Headline Tour with Stops in Tampa, Savannah, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025

Singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will extend his headline tour through the spring, including newly confirmed stops at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena, Savannah’s Enmarket Arena, and more.