Country Star Craig Morgan to Headline Ryman Auditorium Concert

The Army Reserve soldier and country music hitmaker will perform at the iconic Nashville venue in November.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 3:30pm

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Country music star and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan will return to Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on November 7 for a headlining hometown concert. Morgan, who has amassed over 2.5 billion career streams and charted more than 25 songs on Billboard, last played the historic venue in 2022 with surprise guest appearances from Jelly Roll and Trace Adkins.

Why it matters

The concert takes place just ahead of Veterans Day, underscoring Morgan's continued commitment to military service. He has served in the Army and Army Reserve for nearly two decades, including stints with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, and was recently promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2.

The details

In addition to his music career, Morgan is a singer, songwriter, author, actor, and soldier. His latest album, American Soundtrack, features six songs infused with his signature patriotism and faith. Morgan was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and has completed nearly two dozen overseas tours performing for American troops, earning honors such as induction into the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame, the USO Merit Award, and the Army's Outstanding Civilian Service Medal.

  • Craig Morgan will perform at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on November 7, 2026.
  • Morgan last played the Ryman in 2022.

The players

Craig Morgan

A country music hitmaker, Army Reserve soldier, and advocate for the U.S. military. He has amassed over 2.5 billion career streams and charted more than 25 songs on Billboard.

Ryman Auditorium

The iconic music venue in Nashville, Tennessee, known as the "Mother Church of Country Music." It has hosted countless legendary country music performances over the decades.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Tickets for Craig Morgan's November 7 concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville will go on sale to the public on September 15, 2026.

The takeaway

Craig Morgan's upcoming Ryman Auditorium concert not only showcases his country music success, but also highlights his longstanding commitment to military service and advocacy for U.S. troops. As an Army Reserve soldier approaching two decades of service, Morgan's performance will honor veterans and active-duty personnel just ahead of Veterans Day.