The amazingly talented k.d. lang is set to return to the Ryman stage on Oct. 3. We love this video of her on MTV’s Unplugged, don’t you?
Tickets are still available by clicking here.
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Concert Announcement: The String Cheese Incident, Nov. 28
The String Cheese Incident has just announced it’s first multi-city tour in four years. “Roots Run Deep” tour will hit the historic Ryman November 28 for a special show. In a nod to Nashville’s musical roots, The String Cheese Incident will open the show with a special acoustic first set. The second set will be electric. This format at the Ryman will be the only one of its kind on their current tour.
Tickets go on sale Friday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available here.
Filed under Concerts
Updated Hatch Show Print Gallery
Today we’ve got a sneak peek at our updated Hatch Show Print Gallery on the website. Join us on our Facebook page for our discussion of our favorite posters so far this year!
Filed under Hatch Show Print
Let Us In Benefit To Feature Chuck Wicks, Steel Magnolia and More!
Benefit featuring Steel Magnolia, Chuck Wicks, SHeDAISY, Phil Vassar and more – Nov. 7 at the Ryman. Tickets on sale Friday, August 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets are available here.
“Let Us In” benefit concert at The Ryman Auditorium will be hosted by actor/musician Jeff Daniels and confirmed artists include Sarah Darling, Steel Magnolia, SHeDAISY, Jordyn Shellhart, Phil Vassar and Chuck Wicks
The Women and Cancer Fund campaign aims to bring awareness to women’s cancers and raise funds for the charity, which was established in the memory of Linda McCartney. Proceeds from the “ Let Us In” Campaign will benefit breast cancer and children’s cancers through to The Women and Cancer Fund.
Each artist will be performing their original cover version of a Sir Paul McCartney song as well as additional songs for their respective catalog. Tuesday, November 8th will see the release of the recorded songs via traditional brick and mortar outlets as well as the various digital outlets. The “Let Us In” benefit event will be recorded and released as a live DVD. The evening’s core house band will include: Chad Cromwell, Russ Pahl, Kenny Greenberg, Eli Beaird, Mike Rojas and Jeff Smith.
Click here for tickets.
Concert Announcement: The Band Perry, Feb. 20, 2012
With a year of accolades, hit singles and a soon-to-be platinum album already under their belts, The Band Perry has now announced that their first headlining performance in Nashville will take place at none other than the historic Ryman Auditorium on February 20, 2012. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 26 and will be available here.
While TBP has previously graced the Ryman stage during the Grand Ole Opry and other multi-artist events, this will be their debut as headliners on this revered stage.
“We are so excited to headline the Ryman, which holds a very special place in the heart of everyone in country music. It truly is an amazing experience to step on that stage – we can’t wait to spend a whole evening there, sharing our stories and becoming a part of its history,” said Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry.
With their brand-new romantic ballad, “All Your Life” just now arriving on the airwaves and shaping up to be their next big hit, tickets to the February date will surely be one of Nashville’s most sought-after Valentine’s Day gifts.
Filed under Concerts
Event Announcement: Stars For Second Harvest, Oct. 18
The Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is gearing up for the 7th annual Stars For Second Harvest benefit on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 7:30pm at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Hosted by acclaimed songwriter Craig Wiseman, this concert features an unplugged acoustic style performance by some of music’s brightest stars including Dave Barnes and songwriter Dallas Davidson, more musical guests will be announced at a later date. Sponsored by O’Charley’s, this not-to-be missed evening helps to raise awareness of hunger issues in the Nashville community.
In the last six years, this event has raised $389,032 total to feed the hungry in Middle Tennessee. Because each dollar provides four meals, the funds raised from the concert provided Second Harvest with the funds to supply 1,556,128 meals. “Not only does this event showcase great, local musicians, it also helps raise awareness of hunger issues,” said Jaynee Day, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
“I am honored to be involved with Second Harvest, they are one of the best charities I have ever been involved with. It is hard to believe we are in our 7th year together. I want to thank O’Charley’s for their continued sponsorship of our event, it allows every penny to go to Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee and feed the hungry in our community. I’m excited for this year’s lineup which includes artist Dave Barnes and songwriter Dallas Davidson, it’s going to be a great night!” says Wiseman.
Event tickets are on-sale Friday, August 19th for $35 here. For preferred VIP seating please contact the Second Harvest Food Bank at 615-329-3491. Proceeds from the concert to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in their efforts to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community.
Vince Gill Celebrates 20-Year Milestone as Grand Ole Opry Member with Star-packed Show August 13
The Grand Ole Opry® presented by Humana® will honor one of country music’s most accomplished singers, songwriters and musicians, Vince Gill, on his 20th anniversary as an Opry member on Sat. Aug. 13 at the Grand Ole Opry House. The Country Music Hall of Fame member will be celebrated with performances by fellow Opry member and former employer Emmylou Harris, Martina McBride, John Anderson, The Time Jumpers, his wife Amy Grant, and his daughter, Jenny Gill.
“Over the past 20 years, Vince Gill has helped create dozens and dozens of incredible nights of music here at the Opry, welcoming some of his best friends and musical collaborators to the stage, debuting new material, and performing his hits that have since become country classics,” said Pete Fisher, Opry vice president and general manager. “He plays the Opry because he loves it, and the Opry family loves him right back. We’re excited to celebrate Vince’s 20 years with us among some of his best friends and biggest fans.”
“I’ve been a part of a really special family for 20 years. It’s hard to believe when some people have been there for 60 years like Little Jimmy Dickens,” said Gill. “What is interesting about an anniversary is that it doesn’t seem to make any sense because the Opry is so timeless. It seems to epitomize all things at all times. You have a brand new artist and someone that is 90 years old up there on a given weekend. That to me makes it feel timeless. I’ve been there for 20 years and I’m hoping for 40, and maybe if I’m really lucky, I’ll get 60.”
One of the most popular singers in modern country music, Gill has a love for country music, top-notch songwriting, and world-class guitar playing, all wrapped in a warm tenor and a quick and easy wit. Gill achieved his big breakthrough with “When I Call Your Name,” which won the Country Music Association’s Single of the Year award. Since then, he has won 17 more CMA honors, including Song of the Year four times – making him the most awarded artist in that category in CMA history. Since 1990, Gill has walked away with 20 Grammy awards and has racked up sales in excess of 26 million. Gill co-hosted the CMA Awards for the first time in 1992. He continued to host “Country Music’s Biggest Night™” for 12 consecutive years, ending his run in 2003. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.
Click here for tickets for the show on August 13.
Filed under News
ACM Honors Hosted by Joe Nichols, Sept. 19
Joe Nichols will host the 5th Annual ACM HONORS, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The event will take place on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Tickets are on sale now and available by clicking here.
This is Nichols’ first time hosting the event and the second time it will be held at the Ryman Auditorium, which will be recognized at the event as the reigning ACM Venue of the Year.
Those being honored include Special Award recipients Garth Brooks, John Dorris, Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, Tom T. Hall, Reba, Taylor Swift and the film Country Strong. Hank Cochran will also be honored posthumously. The evening also recognizes winners of the MBI (musician, bandleader, instrumentalist) and Industry categories, which are not presented during the live telecast of the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Nichols is an ACM Award winner and one of country music’s most critically acclaimed artists. With four Grammy nominations and award wins from every major country awards show, he has racked up four #1 Singles and Eight Top 10 Singles, sold more than 2 million albums and recently had the second most-played song on country radio in 2010 according to Mediabase, with the three-week #1 smash “Gimmie That Girl.”
“Joe has the admiration of music fans worldwide because of his own straightforward, tradition respect for country music,” said Michelle Goble, Senior Vice President, Membership & Events with the Academy of Country Music. “His appreciation for the genre makes him a great fit for an evening paying tribute to those who have paved way-and those who work behind the scenes.”
“Hosting the ACM Honors is definitely a high point in my career,” Nichols said. “To share the stage with such an incredible array of talent is a distinction I don’t take lightly, and I am honored that the Academy of Country Music asked me to host the event.”
The Academy of Country Music Special Awards are voted on by the ACM Board of Directors and are awarded during years that the Board of Directors feels there are clear and deserving candidates. Honorees include:
• Garth Brooks – Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award
• Hank Cochran (posthumously) – Poet’s Award
• John Dorris – Mae Boren Axton Award
• Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers – Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award
• Tom T. Hall – Poet’s Award
• Reba – Career Achievement Award
• Taylor Swift – Jim Reeves International Award
• Country Strong – Tex Ritter Award
The winners of the MBI awards are voted based on Academy of Country Music ballots by members classified in the Artist-Entertainer-MBI and the Producer-Engineer-Studio Manager categories. Honorees include:
• Chuck Ainlay – Audio Engineer of the Year
• Eddie Bayers – Percussionist/Drummer of the Year
• Tom Bukovac – Guitarist of the Year
• Dan Dugmore – Steel Guitar Player of the Year
• Aubrey Haynie – Fiddle Player of the Year
• Gordon Mote – Piano/Keyboard Player of the Yea
• Bryan Sutton – Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Yea
• Glenn Worf – Bass Player of the Year
• Paul Worley – Producer of the Year
Winners of the Industry Awards categories are voted on by the membership of the Academy of Country Music. Honorees include:
• Steve “Bogie” Bogdanovich – Romeo Entertainment Group – Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the Year
• Sally Williams, Ryman Auditorium – Promoter of the Year
• Joe’s Bar (Chicago, IL) – Nightclub of the Year
• Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncasville, CT) – Casino of the Year
• Ryman Auditorium (Nashville, TN) – Venue of the Year
Angel Snow, “These Days”
We love this video of Angel Snow doing her version of “These Days”. Alison Krauss and Union Station have a cover version of the song on the Deluxe Version of “Paper Airplane.” See Angel Snow, along with Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas here at the Ryman August 26 and 26. Tickets are available here.
