All-star Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert to Take Over the Ryman

The First Lady of Country Music's hits and duets with George Jones will be celebrated in a special PBS broadcast.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 1:30am

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On March 30, 2026, Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium will host the Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert, featuring an all-star lineup of country and rock artists performing the legendary singer's biggest hits as well as duets with her husband George Jones. The concert is set to be recorded for a future broadcast on PBS's Great Performances series.

Why it matters

Tammy Wynette, known as the "First Lady of Country Music," passed away in 1998, but her enduring legacy and iconic songs continue to resonate with fans. This tribute concert will introduce her music to a new generation and celebrate her lasting impact on country music.

The details

The lineup for the Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert includes Randy Houser, Wynonna, Lorrie Morgan, Terri Clark, Patty Griffin, Heart's Ann Wilson, The War & Treaty, Gretchen Wilson, Carlene Carter, Macy Gray, Lucinda Williams, Valerie June, Mandy Barnett, and Carter Faith, as well as Georgette Jones, Tammy's only child with George Jones. The program will feature performances of Wynette's signature songs like "Stand by Your Man," "D-I-V-O-R-C-E," and "Til I Get It Right," as well as duets she recorded with her husband George Jones, such as "Golden Ring," "We're Gonna Hold On," and "Whatever Happened to Us."

  • The Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert is scheduled for March 30, 2026.
  • The concert will be recorded to air as part of Great Performances on PBS at a later date.

The players

Tammy Wynette

Known as the "First Lady of Country Music," Wynette was one of the genre's most successful and influential artists, known for hits like "Stand by Your Man" and "D-I-V-O-R-C-E." She passed away in 1998.

George Jones

Wynette's husband and fellow country music legend, known for his duets with Wynette like "Golden Ring" and "We're Gonna Hold On."

Georgette Jones

Tammy Wynette's only child, who will be performing at the tribute concert.

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What’s next

The concert is set to be recorded to air as part of Great Performances on PBS at a later date.

The takeaway

This tribute concert will celebrate the enduring legacy of Tammy Wynette, the "First Lady of Country Music," and introduce her iconic songs to a new generation of fans through a special PBS broadcast.