Country Star Craig Morgan to Headline Ryman Auditorium in November

The Army Reserve soldier and country music hitmaker returns to Nashville's iconic venue ahead of Veterans Day.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 5:30pm

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Country music star Craig Morgan, who also serves as an Army Reserve Warrant Officer, will headline a concert at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on November 7, just ahead of Veterans Day. Morgan, known for hits like "Redneck Yacht Club" and "That's What I Love About Sunday," last played the historic venue in 2022 with surprise guest appearances.

Why it matters

Morgan's Ryman Auditorium performance underscores his continued commitment to military service, having served in the Army and Army Reserve for nearly two decades, including deployments with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. The concert also highlights Morgan's status as a country music hitmaker and his advocacy for the U.S. military.

The details

The November 7 concert at the Ryman Auditorium will mark Morgan's return to the iconic Nashville venue, where he last performed in 2022 with surprise guests Jelly Roll and Trace Adkins. In addition to his music career, Morgan currently serves as a Warrant Officer 2 in the Army Reserve, approaching two decades of military service. He reenlisted in 2023, continuing his career as a Chief Warrant Officer 2.

  • Craig Morgan last performed at the Ryman Auditorium in 2022.
  • Morgan's upcoming Ryman Auditorium concert is scheduled for November 7, 2026.

The players

Craig Morgan

A country music hitmaker, singer, songwriter, author, actor, and Warrant Officer 2 in the Army Reserve, with over 2.5 billion career streams and more than 25 charting songs on Billboard.

Ryman Auditorium

The iconic Nashville venue, known as the "Mother Church of Country Music," that has hosted countless legendary country music performances.

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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 1, 2026.

The takeaway

Craig Morgan's upcoming Ryman Auditorium concert not only showcases his country music success, but also highlights his continued commitment to military service as an Army Reserve Warrant Officer, underscoring his status as a multifaceted artist and patriotic figure.