In Pictures: Ernest Sells Out Back-To-Back ‘This Fire Tour’ Stops At The Ryman

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Ernest performing during his first sold-out show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Photo: Corey Miller

Hit singer-songwriter Ernest sold out his back-to-back shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday (Nov. 28) and Wednesday (Nov. 29). Both evenings were filled with surprises and special guests as fans packed the pews for the “This Fire Tour” stops.

Pictured (L-R): Ally Parsons (Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee), Nancy Keil (President & CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee), Ernest and Jacquelynn Henderson (Director of Marketing, MAPCO). Photo: Corey Miller

The Big Loud artist performed an array of songs from his growing catalog such as tour namesake “This Fire,” “Miss That Girl,” “Flower Shops” and newest release “Kiss Of Death.”

“What a year we’ve had everybody,” shared Ernest from the historic stage. “As a Nashville kid, there is no more sacred ground than standing on the Ryman Auditorium stage. I can’t ever thank everyone who has supported us over the past few years enough. This is an unbelievable feeling to play here tonight.”

On the first night, he was joined by Keith Urban for a cover of “Slow Dancing In A Burning Room” and Hardy for their co-written smash “More Than My Hometown,” recorded by Morgan Wallen. After surprising the crowd, Ernest was surprised himself as he was recognized backstage with a plaque presented by Big Loud CEO/Partner Seth England and team for amassing over one billion artist career streams.

Giving back to the city he was raised in during his hometown shows, Ernest also presented Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee with a check for $10,000 in partnership with MAPCO as part of GivingTuesday.

Ernest performing with Keith Urban during his first sold-out show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Photo: Corey Miller

The second night saw Wallen accompany the headliner for their tracks “Flower Shops” and “Cowgirls.” While on stage, the rising country star was surprised once again when Wallen shared the news that “Flower Shops” had received double-Platinum certification and presented him with another plaque, leading to a standing ovation. Jelly Roll also popped up for their co-written smash “Son Of A Sinner,” along with Charles Kelley, who joined for “Songs We Used To Sing,” and Dean Dillon, who came out for their collab “What Have I Got To Lose.” In addition, Ernest catered to impromptu requests from the audience, breaking into a version of “Comfortable When I’m Crazy,” putting his deep connection to his fans on full display.

Ernest performing with Hardy during his first sold-out show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Photo: Corey Miller

Pictured (L-R): Patch Culbertson (SVP/GM, Big Loud Records), Joey Moi (Partner/Producer/ President of A&R, Big Loud), Ernest, Seth England (CEO/Partner, Big Loud), Stacy Blythe (SVP of Radio Promotion, Big Loud Records) and Kimberly Gleason (Senior Vice President, Big Loud Publishing). Photo: Corey Miller

Morgan Wallen presenting Ernest with the “Flower Shops” double-Platinum plaque during his second sold-out show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Photo: Corey Miller

Ernest performing with Jelly Roll during his second sold-out show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Photo: Corey Miller

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