Four-time GRAMMY® award-winning Australian duo, for KING & COUNTRY, will kick off Ryman Auditorium’s first-ever livestream concert series ‘LIVE AT THE RYMAN’ on August 14, bringing exclusive livestream performances to fans at home while paving the way for the safe return of in-person music experiences at the iconic venue. Tickets are on sale to the public now at www.ryman.com.
for KING & COUNTRY, comprised of brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone, has had one of their biggest years to date so far in 2020, taking home the GRAMMY® award in the Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category for their #1 single “God Only Knows.” The single, a collaboration with renowned entertainer Dolly Parton, spent 11 weeks at #1. Additionally, the album that produced the original hit-burn the ships-won a GRAMMY® in the Contemporary Christian Music Album category.
LIVE AT THE RYMAN is a hybrid concert model developed by Opry Entertainment with input from the company’s official wellness advisor, Vanderbilt Health, designed to allow fans from across the country and around the world to experience live music from home while also safely and responsibly welcoming back a limited number of guests to experience the series in person as soon as local health regulations permit. The six-week, Friday night series will launch first via the Mandolin livestream platform and expand to incorporate a small, socially distanced audience in accordance with local health ordinances. Ryman Auditorium will strictly comply with operating plans developed in partnership with Vanderbilt Health and approved by Nashville Public Health Department that include mandatory masks for all Ryman operations and production staff, as well as enhanced cleaning practices.
“Apart from our first show at the Sydney Opera House, the Ryman Auditorium has been the most inspirational venue to experience and perform live music in our career,” said, Joel Smallbone, one half of the GRAMMY-winning Australian duo. “Now, in the midst of what our American home state and the world faces - to offer a live experience and hope from the iconic Mother Church that will reach around the globe is monumental for me, Luke and the band.”
for KING & COUNTRY sold out over 40 shows as part of their burn the ships | world tour across the world including USA, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, and New Zealand, but postponed the burn the ships | The 2020 Encore tour due to the ongoing restrictions and concerns brought on by COVID-19.
Livestream ticket prices begin at $10 with exclusive VIP upgrades available for $125, including a virtual Q&A with the band, autographed Hatch print poster and series t-shirt. In-venue tickets are $150. All merchandise is available for purchase in advance online to commemorate the landmark series.
Nissan is a proud supporting sponsor of Live at the Ryman and Ryman Auditorium.
For complete LIVE AT THE RYMAN details, seating chart and more information about the health and safety precautions, please visit ryman.com.
LIVE AT THE RYMAN Upcoming Dates:
August 14 – for KING & COUNTRY
August 21 – Cam
August 28 – Chris Janson
September 4 – Scotty McCreery
September 11 – Brett Young
September 18 – Old Crow Medicine Show
About for KING & COUNTRY:
Four-time GRAMMY® award-winning Australian duo, for KING & COUNTRY, comprised of brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone, collaborated with renowned entertainer Dolly Parton to release a brand-new version of the duo’s 11-week #1 hit “God Only Knows” in 2019. In 2020, the track won a GRAMMY® award in the Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category, and the album that produced the original hit-burn the ships-won a GRAMMY® in the Contemporary Christian Music Album category. for KING & COUNTRY graced the CMA stage to perform “God Only Knows” with Dolly Parton at the CMA Awards, and performed their unique and powerful rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” at CMA Country Christmas, receiving national critical praise for both. In the days following their Christmas performance, Joel and Luke Smallbone saw their previously released version of “Little Drummer Boy” undergo a 1,338% increase in downloads, a 60% increase in on-demand streams, and sit atop Billboard’s Christian Digital songs chart. They have garnered six No. 1 hits, nine Top 10 hits, six GRAMMY® nominations, three Billboard Music Award Nominations, an American Music Award nomination, and had songs featured on the Emmys, Super Bowl, Sunday Night Football and other high-profile events. National performances include The Tonight Show, Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The View, CMA Awards, and CMA Country Christmas. The duo’s burn the ships | world tour, which SOLD-OUT over 40 shows across the world including USA, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, and New Zealand. In total, for KING & COUNTRY has accumulated 826 million on-demand streams with an audience airplay of 5 billion.
About Ryman Auditorium:
A National Historic Landmark, Ryman Auditorium was built by Captain Thomas G. Ryman in 1892. Ryman Auditorium is a 12-time winner of the prestigious Pollstar Theatre of the Year award. The historic venue is well-known as the Mother Church of Country Music and is the most famous former home of Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974). The Ryman has been featured in numerous film and television projects including Coal Miner’s Daughter, The Johnny Cash Show, American Idol, Nashville, and more. While offering a diverse lineup and thriving concert schedule (with over 200 shows per year), the venue is also open for daytime tours year-round. A coveted under-play for many, her iconic stage has seen the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Mumford and Sons, and Tom Petty in recent years. Ryman Auditorium is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a Nashville-based REIT that also owns and operates the Grand Ole Opry, 650 AM WSM and Ole Red. For more information, visit ryman.com.
About Mandolin:
Mandolin is the premiere concert livestream platform for artists, venues, and fans. Mandolin's purpose built platform for live music offers industry-leading concert quality audio, full HD video, unparalleled fan experience, and hands-on production and equipment support. To learn more about how Mandolin is bringing live music back to the stage, visit mandolin.com or Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
Link to Ryman press kit: http://bit.ly/rymanpresskit