ANNUAL SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS BLUEGRASS NIGHTS AT THE RYMAN RETURNS JUNE 23
Lineup Includes Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Dailey & Vincent, The Steeldrivers and More
Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman returns to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium this Thursday, June 23, and continues each Thursday night through July 28. The series kicks off with The Del McCoury Band, followed by Dan Tyminski, Earls of Leicester, Dailey & Vincent and The Steeldrivers, leading up to the final night with a performance from GRAMMY Award-winning Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder.
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. CT and will follow a 6 p.m. CT pre-show “Pickin’ on the Plaza” event sponsored by Springer Mountain Farms and Farm Bureau Health Plans on the Ryman’s PNC Plaza, featuring live music from local bluegrass artists and bands presented by 650 AM WSM. Single ticket prices start at $35.
Over 75 years ago in December of 1945, Bluegrass was born on the famed Ryman stage when a young banjo player named Earl Scruggs joined Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys on stage for the first time. As they combined harmonies, upbeat tempos and a new sound referred to as “high lonesome,” the result was a new, energetic sound of country music that lifted crowds from the Ryman’s historic church pews to their feet. “Bluegrass” was born, and the Ryman became forever known as the “Birthplace of Bluegrass.” The venue honors Monroe’s legacy with a life-size statue on site, unveiled in 2017. Learn more about Monroe and his legacy HERE.
After sitting vacant for nearly two decades after the Grand Ole Opry relocated to its new home, the Ryman underwent renovation and reopened its doors on June 3, 1994. That same year, the venue introduced the first of what would become its annual “Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman,” which featured Bill Monroe and Alison Krauss. Now more than 25 years later, the Ryman continues to celebrate bluegrass music’s contribution to music history with artists and fans alike.
Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman 2022 Lineup:
June 23 – The Del McCoury Band
June 30 – Dan Tyminski with Hawktail
July 7 – Earls of Leicester with East Nash Grass
July 14 – Dailey & Vincent
July 21 – The Steeldrivers with Troubadour Blue
July 28 – Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder