Stars to hit the stage include James Taylor, Alanis Morissette, Zach Bryan, Ben Platt, Def Leppard, Vince Gill, Tate McRae, Green Day and more...
Audrey GibbsNashville Tennessean
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Another sun-drenched summer of music and entertainment is upon us in Nashville, and there are big plans for the city's many stages as concert tours schedule Music City stops.
Country fans can see performances from Chris Stapleton, Jamey Johnson and Zach Bryan. R&B listeners can grab tickets for Bryson Tiller or Boyz II Men. Into rock 'n' roll? Journey, Def Leppard, Styx, Foreigner and Chicago have dates in Nashville.
With hundreds of shows coming through Nashville this summer, it's easy to get overwhelmed.
We've got your back — here's our breakdown of the top 30 shows coming to Music City this summer.
1. June 5: Randy Travis, his original band and James Dupré
"The Randy Travis: More Life Tour" is headed to Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on June 5.
The show features Travis' original band alongside vocalist James Dupré, who will sing the country singer's hits; Travis has been largely unable to sing or speak since suffering from a stroke in 2013.
Alongside Dupré's rendition of his hits, Travis will also make a special appearance at the show.
Travis recently released his first song in over a decade with the help of artificial intelligence to recreate his voice, a single called "Where That Came From."
For more information on the upcoming show, head to randytravis.com.
2. June 6-9: CMA Fest
CMA Fest is back in downtown Nashville from June 6 to 9.
The four-day-long concert series will feature hundreds of artists on multiple stages downtown, including Nissan Stadium and Ascend Amphitheater.
It includes Luke Bryan, HARDY, Jordan Davis, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Keith Urban, among many others.
Last year, nearly 100,000 country music fans flooded the streets of downtown Nashville.
More: CMA Fest announces initial 2024 lineup, ticket info
For more information, head to cmafest.com.
3. June 12: James Taylor
James Taylor and his band are headed to Bridgestone Arena on June 12.
The singer-songwriter and guitarist known for songs "Fire and Rain," "You've Got a Friend" and "Carolina in My Mind" is stopping in Nashville on his 2024 summer tour.
Taylor kicked off the tour on May 29 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and will travel around the U.S., performing everywhere from Maine to Colorado.
For more information, head to jamestaylor.com.
4. June 13-16: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2024
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is back from June 13-16 in Manchester, TN.
This year's headliners include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fred Again, Post Malone and Pretty Lights. Other stars to hit the stage include Megan Thee Stallion, Cage the Elephant and Maggie Rogers.
To learn more about this year's festival, head to bonnaroo.com.
5. June 21-22: Blackberry Smoke
Country rock band Blackberry Smoke will perform at the Ryman Auditorium from June 21-22.
The Georgia band, known for songs "One Horse Town," "Waiting for the Thunder" and "Good One Comin' On," will be playing two shows in Nashville with special guests Elvie Shane and John R. Miller.
In 2024, they released "Be Right Here," a 10-song record with lead track "Dig A Hole."
For more information on their upcoming show, head to blackberrysmoke.com.
6. June 23: Alanis Morissette
The "Ironic" singer is headed to Bridgestone Arena on her "Triple Moon Tour" on June 23.
The Canadian-American singer-songwriter, known for hits "You Oughta Know," "Hand in My Pocket" and "Thank U," will bring a night of her distinctive alternative rock to Nashville.
Her tour with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Morgan Wade follows Morissette's 2022 album "The Storm Before The Calm."
To learn more, visit alanis.com.
7. June 23: Bryson Tiller
R&B and hip-hop singer Bryson Tiller will hit the stage at Ascend Amphitheater on June 23.
The Kentucky-bred singer-songwriter, known for songs "Whatever She Wants," "Don't," "Exchange" and "Right My Wrongs" is stopping in Music City on his "The Bryson Tiller Tour."
In April, Tiller released a self-titled album with 19 tracks.
For more information, head to livenation.com.
8. June 28: Jamey Johnson
Country music singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson will perform at Franklin's FirstBank Amphitheater on June 28.
Johnson, with hits "In Color" and "High Cost Of Living," will be joined by special guest Drake White on his "What A View Tour." The tour kicks off on June 20 and will feature loved songs from hit catalogue and anticipated new music.
To learn more, visit jameyjohnson.com.
9. June 29: Sarah McLachlan
Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan is headed to Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater on June 29 on her "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" 30th anniversary tour.
McLachlan, known for songs "Angel" and "When She Loved Me," will bring special guest Feist with her on tour in celebration of her 1993 album.
For more information, head to sarahmclachlan.com.
10. June 29: Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan will bring his "The Quittin Time Tour" to Nissan Stadium on June 29.
The show follows Bryan's 2023 self-titled album and his 2024 single "Pink Skies." Alongside the "I Remember Everything" singer will be guests Turnpike Troubadours and Levi Turner.
To learn more, head to zachbryan.com.
11. July 6-7: Ben Platt
Ben Platt will be performing at the Ryman Auditorium for two nights on July 6 and 7.
The actor and singer-songwriter, best known for his Broadway role in "Dear Evan Hansen," released album "Honeymind" on May 31.
Now, he's out on the "Honeymind" tour, performing all across North America.
For more information, head to benplattmusic.com.
12. July 10: Dave Barnes
Nashville singer-songwriter Dave Barnes will be performing at the Ryman Auditorium on July 10.
Barnes, with songs "Good Day for Marrying You" and "Nothing Like You," is known for his sweet lyrics and easygoing style.
His 2024 tour kicks off in Nashville before making its way around North America for 14 dates.
To learn more, visit davebarnes.com.
13. July 12: Styx and Foreigner with John Waite
On July 12, Styx and Foreigner will perform with John Waite at Ascend Amphitheater.
The acts are headed to Nashville on their "Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour," where the two rock bands and the British rock singer will perform their hits.
For more information about the upcoming show, head to concerts.livenation.com.
14. July 13: Lake Street Dive
Lake Street Dive will hit the stage at Ascend Amphitheater on July 13.
The "free country band" and multi-genre group, known for songs "Better Than," "Good Kisser" and "Hypotheticals," released album "Obviously" in 2021 and some singles in 2024.
Their new album, "Good Together," is slated to release on June 21.
For more information, head to lakestreetdive.com.
15. July 16-17: New Kids on the Block
Boyband New Kids on the Block will perform at FirstBank Amphitheater on July 16 and 17 as part of their "Magic Summer Tour 2024."
The band, consisting of Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood, released their latest album "Still Kids" on May 17.
To learn more, visit nkotb.com.
16. July 19: Alabama
Country band Alabama will be hitting the stage at Bridgestone Arena on July 19.
The band, now consisting of Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, are best known for tunes "Song of the South" and "Dixieland Delight." Previous band member Jeff Cook died in 2022 due to Parkinson's Disease.
The band is now headed out on the road for their 2024 summer tour around America.
For more information, head to thealabamaband.com.
17. July 20: Def Leppard and Journey
Rock bands Def Leppard and Journey will hit the stage for a co-headlining show at Nissan Stadium on July 20.
The two bands, accompanied by Steve Miller Band, will perform in Nashville as part of their summer stadium tour.
Def Leppard released album "Drastic Symphonies" with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 2023; Journey released album "Freedom" in 2022.
For more information, head to nissanstadium.com.
18. July 27: Hootie & the Blowfish
Rock band Hootie & the Blowfish is headed to Bridgestone Arena on July 27.
Fronted by Darius Rucker, the band, known for songs "Only Wanna Be With You," "Let Her Cry" and "Hold My Hand," is headed out on their "Summer Camp With Trucks Tour."
To learn more, head to hootie.com.
19. August 1-4: Vince Gill
Vince Gill will be performing at the Ryman Auditorium for his residency from August 1-4.
The country singer-songwriter, known for songs "Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away" and "Go Rest High on That Mountain," released album "Sweet Memories: The Music of Ray Price & The Cherokee Cowboys" with Paul Franklin in August.
For more information, head to vincegill.com.
20. August 2: Boyz II Men
Vocal Harmony Group Boyz II Men will perform at Ascend Amphitheater on August 2.
The group, now comprised of baritone Nathan Morris and tenors Wanyá Morris and Shawn Stockman, released their most recent album "Under the Streetlight" in 2017.
To learn more about their tour, head to boyziimen.com.
21. August 6: Tate McRae
Popstar Tate McRae will perform at Ascend Amphitheater on August 6.
Best known for her songs "greedy," "exes" and "you broke me first," the singer and dancer will stop in Nashville on her "Think Later World Tour." The viral pop singer released album "THINK LATER" last December.
To learn more, head to tatemcrae.com.
22. August 6: Future and Metro Boomin
Rapper Future and producer Metro Boomin are headed to Bridgestone Arena on August 6.
The two are embarking on their "We Trust You Tour," touring all across North America.
Known for their collaborative songs "Red Leather," "We Don't Trust You" and "Show of Hands," the two will hit the stage in Nashville together after releasing a 25-song album in April, "We Still Don't Trust You."
For more information, visit bridgestonearena.com.
23. August 7, $uicideboy$
$uicideboy$ will be performing at Bridgestone Arena on August 7 as part of their "Grey Day 2024 Tour."
The hip-hop duo, which was formed in 2014 by cousins Scrim and Ruby da Cherry, are known for songs "...And to Those I Love, Thanks for Sticking Around" and "Antarctica." They released three singles in 2024, including "Us vs. Them."
To learn more, visit bridgestonearena.com.
24. August 9-10: Chris Stapleton
Country singer Chris Stapleton will perform for two nights at Bridgestone Arena on August 9 and 10.
Stapleton will hit the stage as part of his "All American Roadshow Tour" with Marty Stuart and Nikki Lane. The "Tennessee Whiskey" singer released album "Higher" in 2023 and a song with Dua Lipa in May.
For more information, head to chrisstapleton.com.
25. August 14: Slash with Larkin Poe, ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph
Guitarist Slash will hit the stage with duo Larkin Poe, ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph at FirstBank Amphitheater on August 14.
Slash's "S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival," a celebration of blues music, is headed to cities across the U.S. The acronym stands for "Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance."
Slash released album "Orgy of the Damned" on May 17 with an impressive list of star-studded features on his tracks, including Demi Lovato, Chris Robinson and Iggy Pop.
For more information on the upcoming show, head to firstbankamphitheater.com.
26. August 20: Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago
Bands Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago are headed to Bridgestone Arena on August 20.
The genre-bending band Earth, Wind & Fire, best known for song "September," will be co-headlining with "Chicago," the "25 or 6 to 4" jazzy rock band.
To learn more about their "Heart & Soul Tour," visit chicagotheband.com.
27. August 27: Glass Animals
Alternative rock band Glass Animals will hit the stage at Bridgestone Arena on August 27 as part of their "Tour of Earth."
Known for songs "Heat Waves,""Gooey" and "Pork Soda," the psychedelic pop band's new album will be out on July 19, "I Love You So F***ing Much."
Read more at glassanimals.com.
28. August 28: Sammy Hagar
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Sammy Hagar is headed to Bridgestone Arena on August 28.
The former Van Halen band member will be stopping in Nashville on his "The Best of All Worlds Tour," hitting the stage with Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham.
To learn more, head to redrocker.com.
29. August 30: Green Day
Rock band Green Day will be hitting the stage at Geodis Park on August 30.
The alternative rock band will perform alongside The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas on their "The Saviors Tour."
The band, best known for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," released their fourteenth album "Saviors" in January.
To learn more, head to greenday.com.
30. August 31: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Australian rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard is headed to Ascend Amphitheater on August 31.
Known for songs "Work This Time," "Sense" and "Kepler-22b," the band released album "The Silver Cord" in 2023. They will be accompanied by Geese at their Nashville show.
For more information, head to kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com.
Audrey Gibbs is a music reporter at The Tennessean. You can reach her at agibbs@tennessean.com.
