Ryman Auditorium to Host Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert

The First Lady of Country Music: Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert will feature a star-studded lineup of artists paying homage to the country legend.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 1:56pm

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On March 30, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville will host The First Lady of Country Music: Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert, featuring a diverse lineup of artists spanning country, Americana, rock, and soul coming together to honor the life and legacy of the iconic Tammy Wynette. Led by Wynonna Judd, who was close with Wynette, the concert will revive selections from Wynette's illustrious catalog, allowing the Ryman audience to experience her magic once again.

Why it matters

Tammy Wynette was a trailblazing country music icon who left an indelible mark on the genre. This tribute concert aims to introduce her to a new generation of fans while also honoring her impact on those who knew her personally, like Wynonna Judd. The Ryman Auditorium, known as the "Mother Church of Country Music," provides the perfect setting to celebrate Wynette's life and music.

The details

The tribute concert will feature a star-studded lineup of artists, including Ann Wilson from the rock band Heart, country singers Gretchen Wilson and Terri Clark, Americana artists Lucinda Williams and Margo Price, and many more. The show is being filmed for an episode of PBS' Great Performances series and is produced by the same team that presented the Patsy Cline tribute concert in 2024.

  • The First Lady of Country Music: Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert will take place on March 30, 2026.
  • Tammy Wynette passed away in 1998, nearly 30 years ago.

The players

Tammy Wynette

Tammy Wynette was a country music legend known as the "First Lady of Country Music." She was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and had a prolific career spanning decades before her death in 1998.

Wynonna Judd

Wynonna Judd is a country music singer who was a close friend and protégé of Tammy Wynette. She is leading the tribute concert and helping to keep Wynette's memory and legacy alive.

Georgette Jones

Georgette Jones is the daughter of Tammy Wynette and fellow country legend George Jones. She is participating in the tribute concert to honor her mother.

Cactus Moser

Cactus Moser is the musical director for the tribute concert. He is also Wynonna Judd's husband and learned from producing the previous Patsy Cline tribute concert.

PBS

PBS is filming the tribute concert for an episode of their Great Performances series, which will help bring Tammy Wynette's legacy to a wider audience.

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What they’re saying

“For me, it's personal. We were very close. The kind of close when you're on the road and your grandmother dies, Tammy (changed the run of show) so I could get out of there fast enough to go to my grandmother's funeral. She cooked for me on her bus and gave me presents, and she was my light. But also, no one sang like she did. … There's a generation out there of people who don't know who she is, so we must pass this on to them.”

— Wynonna Judd

“I was very adamant [during the Patsy Cline show] about making it sound very time-centric to what those artists sounded like then — not making it into a modern country kind of thing. And I like that. I like the fact that we make it sound like we're taking the time machine back.”

— Cactus Moser, Musical Director

What’s next

The tribute concert will be filmed for an episode of PBS' Great Performances series, allowing Tammy Wynette's legacy to reach a wider audience.

The takeaway

This tribute concert celebrates the enduring impact of Tammy Wynette, the "First Lady of Country Music," by bringing together a diverse array of artists to honor her iconic voice and influential career. It serves as a reminder of the timeless power of country music and the importance of preserving the legacies of its legends.