Nashville, TN (July 27, 2026) — Multi-platinum-selling GRAMMY®, CMA and ACM Award-winning country music group Shenandoah (8 Track Entertainment recording artist), will make history on October 28 with the band’s first-ever headlining appearance at Nashville‘s legendary Ryman Auditorium. The milestone performance is part of Shenandoah’s ongoing 40th Anniversary Celebration.
The special one-night-only event will honor one of country music’s most enduring bands with an evening of hit songs and unforgettable collaborations. Surprise guest appearances from some of country music’s biggest names are planned throughout the night, creating a celebration worthy of the band’s legacy.
For four decades, Shenandoah has remained one of country music’s most beloved and influential bands, building a legacy defined by rich harmonies, heartfelt storytelling and timeless songs. Since emerging as one of the genre’s premier acts in the late 1980s, the band has earned 13 No. 1 singles, GRAMMY®, CMA and ACM honors, and a catalog of classics that includes “Church on Cumberland Road,” “Sunday in the South,” “Two Dozen Roses,” “Next to You, Next to Me,” “The Moon Over Georgia,” “Ghost in This House,” “I Want to Be Loved Like That” and many more.
“To celebrate 40 years of Shenandoah by finally headlining the Ryman Auditorium is something we’re very proud of,” says Shenandoah frontman Marty Raybon. “It’s going to be a wonderful night of music, memories and surprises, and we can’t wait to share it with our fans.”
Shenandoah’s 40th Anniversary Celebration at the Ryman is produced by Johnstone Entertainment and Six String Southern Productions.
Tickets for Shenandoah’s 40th Anniversary Celebration with Special Guests at the Ryman Auditorium are on sale now HERE.
SHENANDOAH 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES:
Aug. 1 – New Haven, KY – The Amp at Log Still
Aug. 5 – Wausau, WI – Wisconsin Valley Fair
Aug. 8 – Detroit Lakes, MN – WE Fest
Aug. 9 – Hastings, MI – Rock The Country
Aug. 14 – North Lawrence, OH – Neon Nights
Aug. 15 – Henderson, TN – McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
Aug. 18 – Lewisburg, WV – State Fair of West Virginia
Aug. 21 – Fairbury, IL – Fairbury Fair
Aug. 22 – Chippewa Falls, WI – Northern Wisconsin State Fair
Aug. 23 – Effingham, IL – Effingham Performance Center
Aug. 24 – Centre Hall, PA – Grange Fair
Aug. 28 – Ocala, FL – Rock The Country
Sept. 11 – Buffalo, NY – Rock The Country
Sept. 12 – Independence, KY – Heart of Country Festival
Sept. 17 – Philadelphia, MS – The Ellis Theater
Sept. 19 – Morehead, KY – Poppy Mountain Festival
Oct. 3 – Marshall, TX – Bear Creek Smokehouse
Oct. 16 – Rockdale, TX – Rockdale Fair
Oct. 17 – Angleton, TX – Brazoria County Fair
Oct. 28 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Nov. 14 – Lufkin, TX – Temple Theater
Nov. 21 – Kingman, KS – Kingman Historic Theatre
Dec. 3 – Beaumont, TX – The Venue at Belle Oaks
Dec. 4 – Tulsa, OK – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
Dec. 5 – Thackerville, OK – WinStar World Casino and Resort
Dec. 11 – Bossier City, LA – Margaritaville Resort Casino
About Shenandoah
With a legacy spanning decades, Shenandoah remains one of country music’s most enduring and influential bands. Known for their rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling, the GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning group has delivered timeless hits like “Two Dozen Roses,” “The Church on Cumberland Road,” “Next to You, Next to Me,” “Sunday in the South,” “I Want to Be Loved Like That,” and “Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart.” A multi-platinum-selling powerhouse with over a billion career streams, Shenandoah’s music continues to resonate across generations. The band’s recent collaborations have reignited fan excitement — “Two Dozen Roses” featuring Luke Combs and “Sunday in the South” featuring Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan both soared to #1 on the iTunes All-Genre Chart, proving the band’s influence is as strong as ever.
For more information, visit shenandoahband.com.
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