Rock the Ryman – Nashville, TN

Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium recognize the common ground between iconic locations as well as the forces that emerge in live music. Consequently, they’re teaming to present “Rock The Ryman,” a concert with Nashville’s most intriguing artists and special guests. Celebrating the intersection of rock & roll and country, this very special night of music will honor the legacy and impact of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees who have graced the Ryman stage. Powered by PNC and sponsored by Gibson Gives, “Rock The Ryman” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT, on Wednesday, March 1.

“More than 100 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees have performed on the Ryman’s hallowed stage throughout its 130-year history,” said Greg Harris, President & CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with the Ryman by bringing together artists and fans for one incredible night to experience the power of rock & roll through some of Nashville’s great talent.”

Hosted by noted guitarist/songwriter Charlie Worsham, “Rock The Ryman” will explore how country music has shaped rock & roll and how rock & roll has merged with today’s Americana, country and beyond. The first group of performers to be announced are 2020 Folk Alliance Artist of the Year and 2022 Americana Honors Duo/Group of the Year The War and Treaty; multi-platinum, Grammy nominee Gavin DeGraw; and groundbreaking country duo Maddie & Tae.

More performers will be announced in the coming weeks to keep the excitement building – and expand the circle of influence. Each artist will be asked to perform two or three songs by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees that have moved them or influenced them in some way.

Among the many Inductees who’ve graced the Ryman stage are Hank Williams, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, R.E.M., Linda Ronstadt, Ray Charles, Chet Atkins, Neil Young, the Everly Brothers, the Staples Singers, Joni Mitchell, Carl Perkins, B.B. King, Jackson Browne, Odetta, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Roy Orbison, Blondie, Pete Seeger, Ricky Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Bill Monroe, James Taylor, Mahalia Jackson, Bonnie Raitt, the Byrds, Foo Fighters, Brenda Lee and more.

Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. CT, on Friday, Jan. 27 at ryman.com. Proceeds from the event will help preserve and celebrate the history of rock & roll at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Ryman Auditorium.

Last May, the Ryman was designated as an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark, joining 11 other rock & roll institutions throughout the country including Austin City Limits, the Crossroads in Clarksdale, MS, J&M Studios in New Orleans and Whisky a Go Go, among others.

In November, the Ryman opened a major exhibition Rock Hall at the Ryman to celebrate the Ryman’s mark on rock & roll history. The interactive exhibit is housed in the venue’s newly transformed 5th Avenue vestibule and features Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees including James Brown, The Byrds, Eric Clapton, Foo Fighters, Joan Jett and Dolly Parton, in addition to country music icons Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Hank Williams, who were early practitioners of what would become rock & roll music.

“This memorable evening is certain to build on PNC’s legacy of investing in music and advocating for broad engagement in the arts as a powerful avenue for advancing education, diversity and inclusion, and economic development,” said Mike Johnson, PNC regional president for Tennessee. “We are delighted to bridge our relationships with Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Ryman under the same roof.”

PNC Bank has a strong history of supporting the communities it serves through music sponsorships and programming. In addition to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and the Ryman Auditorium, PNC has sponsorship agreements with Austin City Limits and ACL Live, in Austin, Texas.

“PNC Bank is a longtime supporter of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” said Pat Pastore, PNC regional president for Cleveland. “Music is such a great platform to connect across communities, neighborhoods and generations. We’re excited to collaborate with our Tennessee market on this amazing event.”

More information about the Rock The Ryman concert, Rock Hall at the Ryman exhibit, daytime tours and shows can be found at ryman.com.