NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium announced the 5th residency of GRAMMY award-winning Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, making it the group’s seventh appearance at the venue. Spanning from October 15 to October 24, the residency will mark the longest run the group has had at the venue to date. The shows will take place on October 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23 and 24. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 16 and 10am CT at ryman.com.
The eight-night residency’s first show will open with Amanda Shires, member of the 400 Unit and Highwomen, and Isbell’s wife. The remaining dates highlight a Black female opening lineup featuring Brittney Spencer, Mickey Guyton, Amythyst Kiah, Shemekia Copeland, Allison Russell, Joy Oladokun and Adia Victoria, respectively.
With a history of selling out 20+ consecutive nights at the Ryman, Isbell’s return and full slate of 2021 tour dates marks his first-time touring in support of his latest album, Reunions, released in May 2020. For more information visit JasonIsbell.com.
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit 2021 Ryman Residency
October 15 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Amanda Shires
October 16 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Brittney Spencer
October 17 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Mickey Guyton
October 19 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Amythyst Kiah
October 20 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Shemekia Copeland
October 22 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Allison Russell
October 23 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Joy Oladokun
October 24 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Adia Victoria
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 Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
What happens after an artist has achieved his dreams? That was the major question Jason Isbell was asking himself leading up to the creation of his newest album, Reunions, recorded with the 400 Unit and produced by celebrated producer Dave Cobb. After all, four-time Grammy winner Isbell is at the top of his game. He is widely acclaimed as one of our best songwriters and possesses a devoted audience who have pushed his last two albums to the tops of the charts.
“Success is a very nice problem to have but I think ‘how do I get through it and not lose what made me good in the first place?’” he says. “A lot of these songs and the overall concept of this album is how do I progress as an artist and a human being and still keep that same hunger that I had when I wasn’t quite so far along in either respect.”
Isbell’s solution: to go back in time with his hard-gained knowledge. The result is a seamless collection of ten new songs that delve into relationships with lovers, friends, children, parents, and one’s self. There are rousing anthems that will have stadiums singing along, lyrical standouts that highlight some of Isbell’s best writing to date, moving looks at youth and childhood, a deep dive into the challenges of relationships, and deeply
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