Jamey Johnson To Headline Nashville Ballet's 37th Annual Ballet Ball

Country star Jamey Johnson will perform at the Nashville Ballet's milestone 40th season celebration.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Jamey Johnson has been tapped to headline the entertainment at the Nashville Ballet's 37th Annual Ballet Ball on March 7 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. The gala is inspired by Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' and celebrates the ballet company's 40th season. Johnson will perform alongside Nashville Ballet company artists, bringing his powerful blend of classic country, Americana, and mainstream rock to the event.

Why it matters

The Ballet Ball is a cornerstone fundraiser for the Nashville Ballet, supporting the organization's community engagement and education initiatives. Welcoming an artist of Jamey Johnson's caliber helps elevate the experience for patrons while directly supporting the ballet's work on stage and throughout the community.

The details

In 2018, Johnson was part of a Johnny Cash tribute at the Ballet Ball. For the 2026 event, he will perform alongside Nashville Ballet company artists, bringing his signature sound to the 'Swan Lake'-inspired evening. The annual black-tie gala is a celebration of Nashville's creative spirit, generosity, and love for the arts.

  • The 37th Annual Ballet Ball will take place on March 7, 2026.
  • Johnson previously performed at the Ballet Ball in 2018.

The players

Jamey Johnson

A country music singer-songwriter known for his powerful blend of classic country, Americana, and mainstream rock.

Nick Mullikin

The Artistic Director & CEO of Nashville Ballet.

Nashville Ballet

A professional ballet company celebrating its 40th season in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“The Ballet Ball is where Nashville's creative spirit, generosity and love for the arts truly come together. As we celebrate our 40th Season with a 'Swan Lake' inspired evening, welcoming an artist of Jamey Johnson's caliber elevates the experience for our patrons while directly supporting the work we do onstage and throughout the community.”

— Nick Mullikin, Artistic Director & CEO of Nashville Ballet (Press Release)

“I am excited to perform for a world-class arts organization like Nashville Ballet and their patrons who recognize the power of storytelling through dance and music. Nashville has an incredible arts scene right here in our own backyard and I'm thrilled to be performing for a community that truly values creativity.”

— Jamey Johnson (Press Release)

What’s next

Underwriting opportunities and reservations for the annual gala are still available as well as tickets to the Ballet Ball Late Party at the Nashville Ballet website. The full-length production of 'Swan Lake' returns to Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Jackson Hall from Feb. 27–March 1, with tickets on sale now.

The takeaway

Jamey Johnson's performance at the Nashville Ballet's 37th Annual Ballet Ball highlights the city's thriving arts scene and the ballet company's commitment to engaging the community through its education and outreach initiatives. The event promises to be a celebration of Nashville's creative spirit and the power of storytelling through music and dance.