Nashville's Ryman Auditorium announces streaming concert series, 'Live at the Ryman'

After five long, quiet months, live music will be played on a weekly basis at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium — and the historic venue's owners are optimistic that a live audience will join them in the near future.

Friday, they announced plans for a six-week streaming concert series, "Live at the Ryman." At first, the series will not have an in-person audience, but the Ryman plans to welcome a small, socially distanced audience "as soon as local health regulations permit."

"Live at the Ryman" kicks off Friday, Aug. 14, with Christian rock duo For King & Country, and subsequent Friday night shows will feature Cam, Chris Janson, Scotty McCreery, Brett Young and Old Crow Medicine Show.

Fans can purchase tickets to watch from home for $10 per show, or $50 for a six-week pass. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at ryman.com.

The Ryman is owned by — and is the namesake of — Ryman Hospitality Properties. The publicly traded company also owns and operates the Grand Ole Opry and has continued to produce the famed country radio show throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Since mid-March, the weekly Opry shows have broadcast without a live audience and have followed safety measures Ryman Hospitality developed with Vanderbilt Health, which serves as the company's "wellness adviser."

'Live at the Ryman' concert dates

Aug. 14: For King & Country

Aug. 21: Cam

Aug. 28: Chris Janson

Sept. 4: Scotty McCreery

Sept. 11: Brett Young

Sept. 18: Old Crow Medicine Show

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