Stars Shine At Bobby Bare’s 90th Birthday Celebration At Basement East

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Bobby Bare Jr, Shawn Camp and Steve Earle. Photo: Jeff Fasano

Country Music Hall of Famer Bobby Bare’s 90th birthday celebration at Basement East on Monday (April 7) was filled with heartfelt tributes and special performances.

Hosted by Bobby Bare Jr., the sold-out event, “An American Salute to Bobby Bare,” featured a lineup including Shawn Camp, Elizabeth Cook, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris & Buddy Miller, Jamey Johnson, Kendell Marvel, Chuck Mead, Jacob Tolliver, The Cowpokes, Rodney Crowell, Jim Lauderdale, Mary Gauthier, Aaron Lee Tasjan and Lucinda Williams. 

The Americana Music Association presented the show, with proceeds benefitting MusiCares. Bare was not in attendance, but his presence was deeply felt throughout the packed room. Listeners were singing along all night, right up until the final song, when the entire room joined in to sing “Happy Birthday” to the legend himself. 

In addition to the performances, the audience was reminded of the special proclamation from Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, who declared April 7 as ‘Bobby Bare Day’ in honor of Bare. The official recognition celebrated Bare’s contributions to country music and solidified his lasting impact on the city’s rich musical heritage.

Bare’s legacy will also be honored at a writers round at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum tomorrow (April 12) featuring Buddy Cannon, Todd Snider and Bobby Bare Jr.

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