Mile Twelve
McCandless HallAlthough their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, Mile Twelve surveys a broader landscape on their newest album, “City on a Hill.” All five band members bring their own influences and observations into the music, resulting in a project that feels contemporary, thoughtfully crafted, and relevant. The Mile Twelve lineup offers five of the most...
Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley Concert
McCandless HallAudiences are offered a glimpse into the world of Nashville songwriting when Cordle, Jackson and Salley showcase their original material during an intimate set of music. This multi-award-winning “Trio” has had songs recorded by Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Loretta Lynn, Toby Keith, Patty Loveless, Joe Nichols, George Strait, Alan...
55th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
Athens State UniversityBring the family and enjoy a uniquely American experience whose roots are buried deep in the Appalachian mountains and beyond. It’s a musical and cultural experience that will thrust you into a simpler time where families were bound by the music they created and the stories they told. The Fiddlers Convention is held on the...
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
Main Stage at Founders HallDarin & Brooke Aldridge has spent a decade amassing a fan base, reaping awards, becoming Grand Ole Opry favorites, and issuing a string of well-received albums. “We want our music to lift people up,” Brooke offers. “It was an early goal of ours to put a positive message out there,” adds Darin. “And we decided a...
Balsam Range
Main Stage at Founders HallThe 2018 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year, Balsam Range, has become one of the genre’s most award-winning acts. Since forming in 2007, the group has garnered 13 IBMA awards on the heels of 8 critically-acclaimed albums. Balsam Range has left audiences spellbound while headlining major festivals from coast-to-coast, selling out venues across...
Rhonda Vincent & the Rage
Main Stage at Founders HallRhonda Vincent is a firecracker of talent that powers one of the hottest bands in any genre of music today. From humble beginnings in the tiny town of Greentop, Missouri, Rhonda’s musical heritage traces back 5 generations of the Vincent family. Her dad would pick her up from school each day, and they would sing...
Authentic Unlimited
McCandless HallPlease join us for our first concert as part of the 2022-2023 Series, as Authentic Unlimited takes the stage! A relatively new band, Authentic Unlimited consists of three former members of Doyle Lawson’s band, Quicksilver – Jerry Cole, Eli Johnston, and Stephen Burwell – along with a pair of top free agents – John Meador...
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
McCandless HallFor over 30 years, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out have been touring and releasing great, original bluegrass music. After spending a handful of formative years as a member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (and recording some legendary bluegrass music in the process), Russell Moore formed IIIrd Tyme Out in 1991, and bluegrass music hasn’t...
Wanda Vick and Friends
McCandless HallOnce called the “Jill of all strings” by People Magazine, multi-instrumentalist Wanda Vick (Burchfield) has been living the musician’s dream since the 1980s in Nashville. A sought-after studio musician, she has recorded for an impressive list of artists in Country, Gospel, and Pop, including Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean with Alabama, Billy Ray Cyrus, George Jones,...
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
McCandless HallTake a 15-time IBMA Dobro Player of the Year and a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy who made his Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 11, and you have Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, a powerhouse acoustic duo that has electrified the acoustic music scene. Known for their white-hot picking, stone country vocals with soul...