Restless Road Named Opry NextStage Artist For August
Pictured (L-R): Restless Road’s Garrett Nichols, Colton Pack and Zach Beeken. Photo: Danielle Piazza
Restless Road has been chosen as the first band to be part of the Opry NextStage program.
The trio is the fourth act to join the 2022 class that includes Elvie Shane, Morgan Wade and Breland. Restless Road will make their NextStage debut with an Opry performance on Aug. 20.
“We’re are beyond grateful to be chosen as an Opry NextStage Artist,” the trio shares. “Growing up we watched our country music heroes perform on the Opry stage, and that inspired us to keep going and chase our dreams even when it felt impossible. It means the world to us to be recognized by the Grand Ole Opry family, and we couldn’t be more excited to be a small part of Opry history.”
Restless Road’s breakout story of 2020 includes capturing the ear of country superstar Kane Brown, who signed the trio to his own label imprint, 1021 Entertainment. Their powerhouse harmonies and soul-baring lyrics put them on numerous 2021 watch lists, and members Zach Beeken, Colton Pack, and Garrett Nichols continue to rack up millions of streams.
Opry NextStage collaborations include live performances, strategic marketing support and short-form documentary-style storytelling created by Opry Entertainment’s content team. Opry NextStage presents rising artists who are making standout music at the forefront of their careers through the Opry’s marketing platforms, which are set to deliver more than 100 million impressions.
The two previous NextStage classes have featured artists such as Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green and Tenille Townes, who all went on to earn ACM New Male and Female Artist of the Year trophies following their Opry NextStage debuts. NextStage launched in 2019 with an inaugural class that included Green, Tegan Marie, Townes and Travis Denning.
