Florida Georgia Line quietly reunited at CMA Fest, surprising thousands at Nissan Stadium with a two‑song set that saw Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley walk through the crowd and perform together for the first time since 2022.

Billboard Country Live returns to Category 10 for free CMA Fest showcases — big names, surprise guests and Gibson giveaways share the bill.

Rocknite takes over JBJ’s Nashville on June 5 for a free, all‑day mini‑festival headlined by Cage the Elephant. Expect three stages, rooftop sets, photobooths and 25+ bands.

Belmont University will simulcast Alan Jackson’s sold‑out final concert at the Fisher Center on June 27, giving local fans a second chance to join the farewell. Tickets go on sale May 27.

The Smashing Pumpkins will play The Truth in Nashville on Oct. 22, 2026 as part of the Rats In A Cage Tour. Citi and Verizon presales start May 19; general tickets go on sale May 21.

Miranda Lambert will headline the Music City Rodeo at Bridgestone Arena on May 28 and releases new single "Crisco" this Friday, kicking off a new chapter with MCA.

Crush Yard will open May 11 in Brentwood, turning the former Stein Mart into an eatertainment venue with eight indoor courts, a restaurant and bar.

Usher and Chris Brown will stop at Nissan Stadium on July 25 as part of the Raymond & Brown R&B stadium tour. Artist presales begin April 23; general sales start April 27.

A 10‑day comedy takeover hits Nashville April 9–19 with Kevin James, David Spade, Shane Gillis and more across Ryman, Bridgestone and Zanies.

Hooky Nashville will open April 29 at Nashville Yards with a 50,000-square-foot dine-in cinema, bowling, arcade and event spaces.

The Iroquois Steeplechase returns May 9 to Percy Warner Park for its 85th year, debuting a live‑music stage, Magnolia Garden and expanded Royal 615 VIP spaces.

Live Nation revealed the first chapter of The Truth’s grand‑opening season and new fan features — from letterpress set lists to a Harlan’s whiskey bar — ahead of a fall opening.

Bert Kreischer will headline a one-day Laughing on the Lake festival at Ozarks Amphitheater on May 16, joined by Kathleen Madigan, Rory Scovel, Chris Porter and Shane Torres.