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Clay Walker Fulfills Bucket List Wish With Ryman Debut

November 13, 2025/by Lorie Hollabaugh

Clay Walker.

Clay Walker made his headlining debut at the Ryman Auditorium on Sunday (Nov. 9) in a show featuring some special guests and unforgettable moments.

The Texas Cowboy Hall of Famer performed fan favorite hits, “If I Could Make A Living,” “She Won’t Be Lonely Long,” “What’s It to You, and the self-penned “Live Until I Die,” to the sold-out crowd of all ages, bringing his signature charm and traditional roots to the Mother Church of Country Music. After getting the room on their feet for the high energy first half of the show, Walker brought out fellow ‘90s hitmaker Collin Raye who performed his hit “That’s My Story” to thunderous applause. He also invited out Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis and sang his biggest hit, “Forever and Ever, Amen,” causing the room to erupt and the crowd to chant after Travis’s signature “Amen” at the end of the song.

“There were so many great moments and feelings at the Ryman. True fans who have supported us for years, our entire professional team, and my wonderful family were there to participate in an electrifying, sold out show. I couldn’t be more blessed,” says Walker of the special night. 

Walker will  play the Grand Ole Opry Nov. 20 and has dates on his “Drive Me Smooth Tour” in Nevada, Arizona, Texas and more through the end of the year.

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Lorie Hollabaugh
Lorie Hollabaugh
Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.
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