All-star Tammy Wynette TV special to take over the Ryman

Tribute concert at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium to feature performances by country music legends and rising stars.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 2:30am

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The Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert will take place on March 30 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, featuring an all-star lineup of country music artists performing the late singer's greatest hits. The event will be recorded for a future broadcast on PBS as part of the 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 influence and inspire country music fans and artists. This tribute concert will celebrate her life and music, bringing together both established stars and up-and-coming talents to pay homage to one of the genre's most legendary figures.

The details

The Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert will feature performances by 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 concert will include many of Wynette's most beloved songs, such as 'Stand by Your Man,' 'D-I-V-O-R-C-E,' 'I Don't Wanna Play House,' 'Til I Get It Right,' 'Woman to Woman,' 'Apartment #9,' 'Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad,' and ''Til I Can Make It on My Own.' Duets made famous by Wynette and her husband, George Jones, like 'Golden Ring,' 'We're Gonna Hold On,' 'One,' and 'Whatever Happened to Us,' will also be performed.

  • The Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert will take place on 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

The 'First Lady of Country Music' who passed away in 1998, but whose iconic songs and influence continue to be celebrated by country music artists and fans.

George Jones

Tammy Wynette's husband, with whom she recorded several duets that became country music classics.

Georgette Jones

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

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What’s next

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

The takeaway

This tribute concert celebrates the enduring legacy of Tammy Wynette, one of country music's most iconic and influential artists, by bringing together a diverse array of contemporary country stars to perform her timeless hits. It serves as a testament to Wynette's lasting impact on the genre and her continued relevance to both longtime fans and new generations of country music listeners.