Fender To Celebrate The 75th Anniversary Of The Telecaster With Tele Town Concert At The Ryman

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Brad Paisley, Zach Top, Steve Wariner and more are set to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Telecaster at Tele Town, a one-night concert celebration on May 4 at the Ryman.

The event will bring together artists and fans for an unforgettable evening celebrating the guitar that changed the course of modern music. The lineup will feature artists performing alongside a dedicated house band led by Derek Wells and will also include guitar slingers Brent Mason, Guthrie Trapp, James Burton, Brothers Osborne, Luke McQueary, Ricky Skaggs and Trey Hensley. 

“Serving as musical director for Tele Town is a true honor, especially in my home city of Nashville, where I grew up and where the Telecaster’s legacy runs so deep,” says Wells. “Putting this show together has been about more than just great players, it’s about capturing the spirit of an instrument that’s shaped so much of the music we all love. This lineup is full of people who’ve lived with this guitar onstage and in the studio, and I’m certain that when we all are together, you’ll see people playing with love and reverence for what this instrument has meant to us all.”

The evening will be hosted by Nashville guitarist, music insider and historian Zac Childs, who brings deep knowledge of the Telecaster and its history, guiding the audience through performances and collaborations that highlight its pioneering design and role in shaping Music City and the world’s musical identity. Tickets for Tele Town go on sale today (March 27) at AXS Tele Town. All proceeds will be donated to local Nashville charities.

“75 years after its debut, the Telecaster remains proof that simplicity endures, adaptable enough to move across genres, generations, and stages without losing its identity. This celebration is our way of honoring not just an instrument, but a cultural phenomenon that has shaped music for over seven decades,” says Fender Musical Instruments Corporation President of Americas, Justin Norvell. “Tele Town at the Ryman will be the culmination of this celebration – bringing that story to life on one of music’s most hallowed stages in the heart of Music City. From our limited edition collections to the content pieces and community celebrations, we’re ensuring the Telecaster’s legacy reaches both longtime fans and discovers new ones who will carry its voice into the future.”

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