Pictured (L-R): BMI’s Mike O’Neill, Troubadour Award recipient John Prine and BMI’s VP, Creative, Nashville Jody Williams gather for a photo at the BMI Nashville office on September 10, 2018. (Erika Goldring Photo)
BOBBY KARL WORKS THE ROOM
Chapter 602
I always define the amorphous Americana Music genre as, “music we like,” and there’s no one we love more than John Prine.
BMI added a new bloom to the Americana Music Week bouquet by presenting Prine with its Troubadour Award on Monday evening (Sept. 10). Let’s face it, this guy was “Americana” before there even was such a genre.
BMI’s Jody Williams described the honoree as, “one of the most inspiring songwriters this country has ever produced,” before introducing a parade of awesome Americana talents to sing Prine’s songs.
Brandy Clark offered an exquisite “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness.” Gillian Welch & David Rawlings provided a wry rendition of “Big Ol’ Goofy World,” with customized lyrics saluting Prine. Brandi Carlile delivered a bluesy “Angel From Montgomery.”
Kacey Musgraves was a crowd favorite with her Latin-flavored “I Just Want to Dance With You.” Robert Earl Keen was aching and weary and devastating on “Hello In There.”
In 2015, Keen was BMI’s inaugural winner of the Troubadour honor. So he helped to present Prine with the award.
“I don’t know any man, woman or child who doesn’t love John Prine,” Keen said. “Your songs are as much a part of my music brain as ‘America the Beautiful,’ ‘The Happy Wanderer’ and ‘Your Cheatin’ Heart.’ Your songs are magic to me. Thanks for your gift of music.”
“Thank you, everybody,” said Prine. “I appreciate all the people who sang my songs. They were all beautiful. They still move me, after all these years.”
He thanked his late manager and business partner Al Bunetta, the folks who run his Oh Boy! Records label and his wife, Fiona.
“Thank y’all very much,” he added to the crowd. “I appreciate it deeply.”
Kacey Musgraves performs “I Just Want to Dance With You” during the John Prine tribute at the BMI Nashville office on Sept. 10, 2018. (Erika Goldring Photo)
And what a crowd it was. You could hardly turn around without bumping into a gifted song person or three. Shawn Camp, Hayes Carll, Roger Cook, Emmylou Harris, Paul Kennerley, John Paul White, Bob Delevante, John Hiatt, Pat McLaughlin, The Stryker Brothers, Keith Sykes, John Oates, Fats Kaplan, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and Tyler Mahan Coe mingled on the patio during a balmy-eve cocktail hour.
“It’s a deep schmooze,” observed Jeff Hanna. “A quality schmooze,” added Matraca Berg. “An A-List schmooze,” I echoed.
“This is a homecoming for all of BMI’s Americana family,” Jody explained. “Where the next generation of songwriters will find inspiration, it will come from the songwriters in this room. The Troubadour Award is BMI’s way of honoring our best. They truly stand as beacons to the greater songwriting community.”
The actual award was a vintage silver loving cup. Prine was also given a custom C.F. Martin mahogany guitar.
Another highlight of the presentation was an extremely well written and clever appreciation delivered by Peter Cooper.
Maurice Miner, Mark Moffatt, Mark Brown, Mike Grimes, Megan Barry, David Macias, Dave Cobb, Steve Buchanan, Steve Fishell & Tracy Gershon, John Allen, John Esposito, Juli Thanki, Jay Orr, Jed Hilly, Joseph Hudak, Bobby Cudd, Ben Vaughn, Troy Tomlinson, Patrick Clifford, Katherine Richardson, Garth Fundis, Ken Levitan and Earle Simmons enjoyed all of this, plus a succulent roast beef banquet.
“This is such a special week,” said BMI’s Mason Hunter. “We’re so proud to kick it off.”
Brandi Carlile performs “Angel From Montgomery” during the John Prine tribute at the BMI Nashville office on September 10, 2018. (Erika Goldring Photo)
Industry Ink: Deborah Allen, Pilgrimage Food Drive, Michael Ray, Compassion Live, YEP Podcast
/by Lorie HollabaughDeborah Allen Adds To Million-Air Collection
Pictured (L-R): Raymond Hicks, Deborah Allen, David Preston
Deborah Allen was recently honored by BMI at their Nashville offices with Million-Air certifications for Janie Fricke’s “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me, Baby” and John Conlee’s “I’m Only In It For The Love” by BMI executive David Preston. In addition to those two honors, she has received BMI Million-air certificates for songs penned for other artists including Janie Fricke’s “Let’s Stop Talking About It,” Patty Loveless’ “Hurt Me Bad In A Real Good Way,” and Tanya Tucker’s “Can I See You Tonight.” She has also been awarded BMI Million-air certificates for her own recordings “I Hurt For You,” receiving a one million airplay award and “Baby, I Lied,” receiving a two million airplay award. Allen has penned more than 1,600 songs for hundreds of artists, including hits by LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, Patty Loveless, Conway Twitty, Tanya Tucker, Janie Fricke, John Conlee, Isaac Hayes, Diana Ross, Sheena Easton, Fleetwood Mac and more. The Million-Air Award is given to songwriters, composers, and publishers whose songs accumulate over one million U.S. broadcast performances.
Pilgrimage Partners With Lightning 100 For Help Us Harvest Food Drive
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival has partnered with Lightning 100 and Second Harvest Food Bank for Middle Tennessee for the Help Us Harvest Food Drive. In honor of Hungry Action Month, Nashvillians can donate food at the Third Man Records’ flagship store on Sept. 12 and receive a chance to win passes to the fourth annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival on Sept. 22-23 in Franklin, Tennessee.
Donations will be accepted between noon and 3 p.m. CT, and patrons receive one entry for attending the food drive and will earn another entry for every 10 pounds of food they donate. At 3 p.m., a raffle will be held for a pair of Pilgrimage VIP tickets. In addition, the person who donates the most food will win a pair of Pilgrimage General Admission tickets. “This partnership and event are a great way for the festival to give back and show our thanks to the area that Pilgrimage calls home,” says co-producer Brandt Wood.
Michael Ray Performs At CRB Fall Meetings
Compassion Productions Rebrands To Compassion LIVE
Artists such as for KING & COUNTRY, MercyMe, Matthew West, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Francesca Battistelli and others have united with Compassion LIVE for nationwide tours. Expanding their reach, Compassion LIVE also serves clients like Ann Voskamp, Anita Renfroe, Karen Kingsbury, Justin Flom and The Thorn through speaker, magician and theatrical tours. Compassion LIVE will continue to be home to fan-favorites “The Roadshow Tour” and “Summer Lights Tour.”
Young Entertainment Professionals Launches Podcast
Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP) has launched a new podcast of the same name, featuring top rising members of the industry and the stories of how they discovered their career path with the help of YEP Nashville. The podcast will give listeners a look inside the networking group through alumni stories about their music industry journey, and how YEP has aided in their current roles within the entertainment industry.
Produced/hosted by YEP board member Libby Oellerich (NSAI), the podcast’s inaugural episode includes an interview with organization’s founder Andrew Cohen (Suit Music) and YEP’s current Executive Director, Amelia Varni (Starstruck Entertainment).
Bobby Karl Works The Room: John Prine Honored With BMI Troubadour Award
/by Bobby KarlPictured (L-R): BMI’s Mike O’Neill, Troubadour Award recipient John Prine and BMI’s VP, Creative, Nashville Jody Williams gather for a photo at the BMI Nashville office on September 10, 2018. (Erika Goldring Photo)
BOBBY KARL WORKS THE ROOM
Chapter 602
I always define the amorphous Americana Music genre as, “music we like,” and there’s no one we love more than John Prine.
BMI added a new bloom to the Americana Music Week bouquet by presenting Prine with its Troubadour Award on Monday evening (Sept. 10). Let’s face it, this guy was “Americana” before there even was such a genre.
BMI’s Jody Williams described the honoree as, “one of the most inspiring songwriters this country has ever produced,” before introducing a parade of awesome Americana talents to sing Prine’s songs.
Brandy Clark offered an exquisite “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness.” Gillian Welch & David Rawlings provided a wry rendition of “Big Ol’ Goofy World,” with customized lyrics saluting Prine. Brandi Carlile delivered a bluesy “Angel From Montgomery.”
Kacey Musgraves was a crowd favorite with her Latin-flavored “I Just Want to Dance With You.” Robert Earl Keen was aching and weary and devastating on “Hello In There.”
In 2015, Keen was BMI’s inaugural winner of the Troubadour honor. So he helped to present Prine with the award.
“I don’t know any man, woman or child who doesn’t love John Prine,” Keen said. “Your songs are as much a part of my music brain as ‘America the Beautiful,’ ‘The Happy Wanderer’ and ‘Your Cheatin’ Heart.’ Your songs are magic to me. Thanks for your gift of music.”
“Thank you, everybody,” said Prine. “I appreciate all the people who sang my songs. They were all beautiful. They still move me, after all these years.”
He thanked his late manager and business partner Al Bunetta, the folks who run his Oh Boy! Records label and his wife, Fiona.
“Thank y’all very much,” he added to the crowd. “I appreciate it deeply.”
Kacey Musgraves performs “I Just Want to Dance With You” during the John Prine tribute at the BMI Nashville office on Sept. 10, 2018. (Erika Goldring Photo)
And what a crowd it was. You could hardly turn around without bumping into a gifted song person or three. Shawn Camp, Hayes Carll, Roger Cook, Emmylou Harris, Paul Kennerley, John Paul White, Bob Delevante, John Hiatt, Pat McLaughlin, The Stryker Brothers, Keith Sykes, John Oates, Fats Kaplan, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and Tyler Mahan Coe mingled on the patio during a balmy-eve cocktail hour.
“It’s a deep schmooze,” observed Jeff Hanna. “A quality schmooze,” added Matraca Berg. “An A-List schmooze,” I echoed.
“This is a homecoming for all of BMI’s Americana family,” Jody explained. “Where the next generation of songwriters will find inspiration, it will come from the songwriters in this room. The Troubadour Award is BMI’s way of honoring our best. They truly stand as beacons to the greater songwriting community.”
The actual award was a vintage silver loving cup. Prine was also given a custom C.F. Martin mahogany guitar.
Another highlight of the presentation was an extremely well written and clever appreciation delivered by Peter Cooper.
Maurice Miner, Mark Moffatt, Mark Brown, Mike Grimes, Megan Barry, David Macias, Dave Cobb, Steve Buchanan, Steve Fishell & Tracy Gershon, John Allen, John Esposito, Juli Thanki, Jay Orr, Jed Hilly, Joseph Hudak, Bobby Cudd, Ben Vaughn, Troy Tomlinson, Patrick Clifford, Katherine Richardson, Garth Fundis, Ken Levitan and Earle Simmons enjoyed all of this, plus a succulent roast beef banquet.
“This is such a special week,” said BMI’s Mason Hunter. “We’re so proud to kick it off.”
Brandi Carlile performs “Angel From Montgomery” during the John Prine tribute at the BMI Nashville office on September 10, 2018. (Erika Goldring Photo)
Luke Bryan Celebrates New Bar With Concert In Downtown Nashville
/by Haley CrowPictured: Luke Bryan performs for 30,000 fans in downtown Nashville. Photo: Chris Hollo
Luke Bryan performed a free concert for 30,000 fans in the heart of downtown Nashville last night (Sept. 10) for the grand opening celebration of his new bar, Luke’s 32 Bridge Food + Drink.
Before the show, Luke and his wife Caroline cut a camouflage ribbon to christen the opening of the bar followed by a press conference for media where Luke talked about his excitement for the venue opening, and playing for the fans. Luke kicked off the press event with an acoustic performance of his 21st career No. 1, “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,” that landed at the top of the country singles charts yesterday.
Pictured (L-R): Luke and Caroline Bryan cut a camouflage ribbon to christen the opening of the new bar, Luke’s 32 Bridge Food + Drink. Photo: Chris Hollo
Pictured: Luke Bryan performs for media at a press conference before the concert. Photo: Chris Hollo
After openers DJ Rock, Chelsea Field and Jon Langston performed, Luke took the stage and played a 90 minute set. Luke’s show included many of his No. 1 hits as well as a guest appearance by Ryan Hurd on “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,” who wrote the current No. 1 single with Zach Crowell and Chase McGill. Cole Swindell made a surprise appearance and performed his No. 1 hit “Ain’t Worth The Whiskey” with Luke and the pair covered Tim McGraw’s “Where The Green Grass Grows.”
Pictured (L-R): Luke Bryan and Ryan Hurd perform. Photo: Chris Hollo
Pictured (L-R): Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell perform. Photo: Chris Hollo
CMT Plans First All-Female ‘Artists Of The Year’ Special For October
/by Jessica NicholsonCMT has announced that for the first-time ever the annual CMT Artists of the Year special will be dedicated to the women of country music—past, present and future. This year’s all-female Artists of the Year celebration will honor Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman, and Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott. The 90-minute special will premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ET, only on CMT.
“This year, we’re evolving the special to reflect what’s happening right now in culture and in the lives of our fans,” said Leslie Fram, Senior Vice President of Music & Talent, CMT. “In this monumental year for women, dedicating one of the biggest nights in the genre to applaud female country artists not only solidifies our commitment, but we hope will spark a much-needed change in the industry.”
As in past years, the event will feature surprise musical pairings and guests that will be announced at a later date. In addition, CMT will further its commitment to female artists through a day-long “Women of Country Music” takeover across all CMT platforms where music lives including music hours on CMT, the 24/7 digital channel CMT Music and CMT Radio’s widely-syndicated shows “CMT Radio LIVE” and “CMT After Midnite” to encourage and inspire increased female airplay on October 17.
CMT launched its dedicated “Next Women of Country” campaign in 2013 as a way to give female artists voice and airplay across all CMT platforms. The franchise has received critical acclaim, and in five years since its launch the initiative has expanded to include tours, digital programming and more. Ballerini and Morris are both alumnae of the “Next Women” franchise.
Last year’s special earned its highest ratings to date and ranked as the most watched in the event’s eight-year history. More than 1.1 million fans tuned in to the premiere telecast and the encore. Socially, #CMTAOTY trended nationally on Twitter during the show and the special ranked as the #1 Most Social Entertainment Program in Primetime on Cable.
Previous “CMT Artists of the Year” performances have included Adele and Darius Rucker performing Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now;” Meghan Trainor, Jill Scott and Kelsea Ballerini honoring Shania Twain with a medley of her biggest hits; Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Chris Stapleton in a moving Tom Petty tribute with “I Won’t Back Down;” Adam Lambert and Leona Lewis paying tribute to Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush;” and Maroon 5 covering Taylor Swift’s “Mine.” The show has featured appearances by Ellen DeGeneres, Matthew McConaughey, Selena Gomez, Billy Bob Thornton, Roger Clemens, Morgan Freeman, the cast of Nashville and more.
Former “CMT Artists of the Year” honorees include Blake Shelton (2015), Brad Paisley (2011), Carrie Underwood (2010, 2012, 2016), Cast of “Nashville” (2015), Chris Stapleton (2015, 2016, 2017), Eric Church (2012), Florida Georgia Line (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), Hunter Hayes (2013), Jason Aldean (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), Keith Urban (2017), Kelsea Ballerini (2016), Kenny Chesney (2011, 2012), Kenny Rogers (2015), Lady Antebellum (2010, 2011), Little Big Town (2015), Luke Bryan (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), Merle Haggard (2014), Miranda Lambert (2012, 2014), Sam Hunt (2015, 2017), Shania Twain (2016), Taylor Swift (2010, 2011), Thomas Rhett (2016), Tim McGraw (2013) and Toby Keith (2012).
Writers, Release Date Revealed For Brett Young’s Sophomore Album ‘Ticket To L.A.’
/by Jessica NicholsonThe album follows Young’s startling accomplishments since his debut album released in 2017. He’s earned four consecutive Platinum-certified No. 1 singles, one 3x-Platinum single, and earned an ACM for New Male Vocalist of the Year.
“It’s been four-and-a-half years that I’ve been in Nashville,” says the chart-topping Southern California native. “A lot has happened, the first record has been really good to me and I’m really, really proud of it. But just having a new batch of songs – it’s like breathing new life almost.”
Young worked once again with producer Dann Huff, executive producer and label executive Jimmy Harnen and engineer/mixer Justin Niebank on Ticket To L.A., where he continues to mix his SoCal soul with country.
“I decided to name the album Ticket To L.A. because flying home to Los Angeles has become such a big part of my life,” Young explains. “A lot of the first record reflected a kind of hard point in my life when I was moving from Los Angeles to Nashville, but I’m in a completely different place now. I’m so happy, and I think you can really hear that shift on the new record.”
Young collaborates with one of his musical idols, Gavin DeGraw, on “Chapters” while expressing personal sentiments co-writing 10 of the album’s tracks alongside Shane McAnally, Hillary Lindsey, Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and more.
TICKET TO L.A. Track Listing
1. “Ticket To L.A.” | Written by Brett Young, Zach Crowell, Jon Nite
2. “Here Tonight” | Written by Brett Young, Ben Caver, Justin Ebach, Charles Kelley
3. “Catch” | Written by Brett Young, Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley
4. “1, 2, 3 – Mississippi” | Written by Brett Young, Justin Ebach, Jon Nite
5. “Let It Be Mine” | Written by Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally, Jon Nite
6. “Where You Want Me” | Written by Brett Young, Jessie Jo Dillon, Shane McAnally
7. “Used To Missin’ You” | Written by Brett Young, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins
8. “Change Your Name” | Written by Ross Copperman, Matt Jenkins, Jon Nite
9. “Chapters” (Feat. Gavin DeGraw) | Written by Brett Young, Ross Copperman, Gavin DeGraw
10. “The Ship And The Bottle” | Written by Nicolle Galyon, Chase McGill, Jon Nite
11. “Reason To Stay” | Written by Brett Young, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins, Emily Warren
12. “Runnin’ Away From Home” | Written by Brett Young, Zach Crowell, Hillary Lindsey
13. “Don’t Wanna Write This Song” | Written by Brett Young, Zach Crowell, Sean McConnell
BMI Sponsors Fifth Annual Island Hopper Songwriters Festival
/by Jessica NicholsonJulia Cole poses in Downtown Fort Myers at 2017 Island Hopper Songwriter Fest.
BMI is on board to sponsor the fifth annual Island Hopper Songwriters Festival, presented by the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau and co-sponsored by iHeartMedia.
Artists Midland and LOCASH will headline the 10-day festival, which spans across Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach and Downtown Fort Myers and runs from Sept. 21- 30 and supports the local bars, restaurants and hotels while also promoting music creators and songwriters.
“BMI is thrilled to partner with iHeartMedia once again in supporting the Island Hopper Songwriters Festival,” said Dan Spears, Vice President of Industry Relations at BMI. “This festival is about bringing people together through music while shining a spotlight on the great bars and restaurants across Southwest Florida. It helps stimulate the local economy and the BMI-licensed restaurants that participate in the festival give our talented songwriters a platform to perform and share their songs and the stories behind some of their biggest hits.”
BMI songwriters and country act, LOCASH will headline the downtown Fort Myers concert on Wednesday, Sept. 26 while Midland will close the festival on Sunday, Sept. 30 in Fort Myers Beach. Some other singer-songwriters to catch include Bob DiPiero, Even Stevens, Aaron Barker, Lee Thomas Miller, Wendell Mobley and Earl Bud Lee, who collectively have written No. 1 songs for country superstars like Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton.
A full list of songwriters can be found here and the schedule is now available exclusively on the festival mobile app.
Lauren Daigle, Kirk Franklin, Natalie Grant Added To 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards
/by Lorie HollabaughAnother round of all-star performances for the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards has been announced which will include Lauren Daigle, a Newsboys reunion celebrating the band’s 25th anniversary, a duet by Natalie Grant and rising star Koryn Hawthorne, and a first-time Dove Awards performance by Tori Kelly featuring gospel legend Kirk Franklin.
The awards show will be held on Oct. 16 in Nashville, Tennessee and will air exclusively on TBN on Oct. 21 beginning at 8 p.m. CT. Previously announced performers include Big Daddy Weave, Cory Asbury, Tauren Wells and Jason Crabb with Rascal Flatts. Tauren Wells leads artist nominations with eight, followed by Zach Williams with six, and Cory Asbury, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and TobyMac with five nods each. Top nominated writer/producer Colby Wedgeworth scored eight nominations.
Tickets are on sale now at doveawards.com.
Moon Taxi Announces New Year’s Eve Show at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium
/by Alex ParryNashville’s own alt-rock-five-piece band Moon Taxi will bring the tradition of their New Year’s Eve shows back to Nashville for the band’s first arena show at Municipal Auditorium. After ringing in 2018 in Atlanta, the upcoming performance in Nashville will mark the band’s 10th New Year’s Eve performance in Music City. The group is coming off of the release of their fifth studio album, Let The Record Play, via RCA Records.
Presale tickets will be available starting tomorrow (Sept. 11) with the general on-sale starting on Friday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. CT. Tickets will be available via livenation.com.
Moon Taxi Upcoming Shows
Sept. 20: Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
Sept. 21: Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
Sept. 22: Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
Sept. 23: Indianapolis, IN @ Holler On The Hill
Sept. 27: Charlottesville, VA @ Sprint Pavilion
Sept. 28: Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Sept. 29: Mount Pleasant, SC @ Charleston Harbor Resort + Marina
Sept. 30: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
Oct. 6: Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks – Jeep on the Rocks
Oct. 7: Bloomingburg, NY @ Catskills Festival
Oct. 24: Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
Oct. 26: Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
Oct. 27: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Oct. 28: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Lucie Silvas Offers Picturesque Performance At Tennessee’s George Dickel Distillery
/by Eric T. ParkerLucie Silvas. Photo: Clark Brewer
George Dickel Distillery has leaned into its music related presence the past couple years. The monthly summer Porch Session series, presented by BMI, most recently hosted Lucie Silvas on Saturday, Sept. 8.
The picturesque evening brought in food trucks to entertain guests with an acoustic pre-show from Thomas Csorba before the sun set. Three signature Dickel drinks were served, along with Tennessee Brew Works beer, of which the Belgain-Style Quad and Imperial Porter are aged in Dickel barrels.
Silvas’ flawless set included songs off her recent effort E.G.O., which was released as her fourth album on Aug. 24. She credited Chris and Morgane Stapleton for being the reason she was able to make the album. Silvas joined Stapleton’s All American Road Show as a special guest in 2017 on around a dozen shows with her husband’s ascendent band, Brothers Osborne.
Lucie Silvas. Photo: Clark Brewer
The album’s witty “Smoking Your Weed” and title track are peppered with puns, and were well received. “Black Jeans” was the standout track from the evening, punctuated with her four person band. Her signature, soulful fray offered the perfect centerpiece for the quiet, balmy evening.
Silvas also treated the lawn chair audience to the thumping pop title track from her 2015 effort, Letters To Ghosts. Additionally, Silvas traded off on piano for such titles as “My Old Habits” and “Everything Looks Beautiful.” “Girls From California” brought a nostalgic, ‘60s feel to the Cascade Hollow.
George Dickel Distillery will offer one more Porch Session this summer, planned for October 20, with a yet-to-be-announced guest. Previous performers for 2018 included Ashley McBryde, Chase Bryant and Paul Cauthen/The Texas Gentlemen.
Show attendance is $25 per person, and inclusive of a free shuttle from Nashville.
Molly Tuttle, Bully, Diarrhea Planet Among Openers For Jason Isbell’s Six-Night Ryman Run
/by Jessica NicholsonAs announced earlier this year, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit will return to the Ryman Auditorium in October for a six-show run on Oct. 22-24 and 26-28. Today (Sept. 10), Isbell announced that the all Nashville-based opening acts for the shows will include (in order of appearance): Molly Tuttle, JEFF The Brotherhood, Bully, Amanda Shires, Diarrhea Planet, and Melanie Faye.
The series has become an annual mainstay for Isbell fans. From 2014 through 2017 the band has sold out 14 consecutive nights at the Ryman.
On Oct. 19, Southeastern Records will release Live From The Ryman, the group’s new live album. Live From The Ryman was primarily recorded during the group’s six sold out-nights at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in 2017. The album features 13 live versions of songs from their last three critically acclaimed, award-winning studio albums – Southeastern (2013), Something More Than Free (2015), and The Nashville Sound (2017).