11 can't-miss Nashville shows you can't miss this November
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While the local amphitheaters are done with live shows for the winter season, there's still a plethora of live music at indoor venues across Nashville. The month of November offers everything from awards shows and dance backed with live musicians to bluegrass up-and-comers Boy Named Banjo and '90s throwbacks to the Fugees and Blues Traveler.
Here are our top 11 shows that are not to be missed in Nashville this month:
Nov. 8: CMA Awards
It's known as Country Music's Biggest Night and you can be in the house to see live performances from Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson to name a few. You also get the added bonus of some humorous banter between hosts Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning and see a few awards handed out to boot. More information at cmaawards.com/tickets/.
Nov. 8: Derek Hough's 'Symphony of Dance'
If you like to see some movement with your live music, check out professional dancer/choreographer and "Dancing With the Stars" judge Derek Hough as he brings his "Symphony of Dance" tour to Nashville's Opry House. See Hough dance with his new wife Hayley Hough as well as a team of backup dancers bringing a show that Hough says "Is not what you might expect." More information at opry.com.
Nov. 11: Kim Petras
German-born Grammy winner Kim Petras brings her "Feed the Beast" world tour to Nashville's Municipal Auditorium in support of her new album "Problematique." Best known for her hit "Unholy" with Sam Smith, Petras became the first openly transgender artist to receive a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Prepare for some high-octane, club-like energy and slammin' vocals. More information at nashvilleauditorium.com/calendar.
Nov. 16-17: Stephen Sanchez
Sanchez is single-handedly introducing '50s swagger to the TikTok generation with his gliding vocals, his dapper suits and pompadour hairstyle. Being hailed as a modern-day crooner with hits like "Until I Found You" and "Evangeline," the 20-something Sanchez is set to melt hearts during two shows at the Ryman. More information at ryman.com.
Nov. 20: Buddy Guy
Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center is set to hear a whole lot more blues guitar and a little less orchestra as guitar legend Buddy Guy brings his "Damn Right Farewell Tour" to the symphony hall. Although he will not be backed by the Nashville Symphony, he will be joined by Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter and longtime collaborator Tom Hambridge and Bobby Rush. More information at nashvillesymphony.org.
Nov. 21: Blues Traveler
A key part of the 1990s jam band scene, Blues Traveler will be bringing reimagined classic soul and R&B hits from the group's newest release "Traveler's Soul" along with a few hits of their own from decades past such as "Runaround" and "Hook." Expect some choice harmonica riffs from front man John Popper. Opening act is Vanessa Collier. More information at ryman.com
Nov. 23: Peter Frampton
Frampton will come alive once again Nov. 23 at Nashville's hallowed Ryman Auditorium. Most recently featured on two songs on Dolly Parton's forthcoming "Rockstar" album, Frampton continues to tour, make music and play the hits like the legendary "Do You Feel Like We Do?" and "Baby I Love Your Way." This year marks the 40th anniversary of "Frampton Comes Alive!" which remains one of the top-selling live records of all time. More information at ryman.com.
Nov. 24: Boy Named Banjo
Nashville's own Boy Named Banjo will bring its rockin' bluegrass sound to Brooklyn Bowl on the heels of the release of their newest album "Dusk," which according to the band's website, "explores the full sonic and emotional spectrum of the band’s rich, eclectic sound, from late-night, feel-good, fall-in-love party anthems to stripped-down, introspective meditations on loneliness, loss, and letting go." More information at brooklynbowl.com.
Nov. 24-26: Brett Eldredge
Get ready to feel the Christmas spirit as country crooner Brett Eldredge brings his "Glow Live" holiday tour back to the Ryman for a three-night run. His annual Christmastime tour began as a single show at the Ryman in 2016 after releasing his Christmas album "Glow." He has since released "Mr. Christmas." More information at ryman.com.
Nov. 28: Keith Gattis tribute show
Texas-born Keith Gattis was known equally for his chops as a guitar player, producer and songwriter. Gattis was tragically killed in a tractor accident in April and his legacy will be remembered and celebrated at a tribute show featuring George Strait, Sheryl Crow, Waylon Payne, Jon Pardi, Randy Houser and many more. More information at brooklynbowl.com.
Nov. 29: Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees
Hill and The Fugees are set to revisit the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking record, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill." The diamond-certified album that was the first Hip Hop album to receive an Album Of The Year Grammy Award. Additionally, Hill was the first woman to be nominated for 10 Grammy awards in one year and was the first woman to win five Grammys in one night. She has said that the band coming back together feels like unfinished business. She added, "The connections are real and uncanny, and the magic and synergy between us has not been deterred by time." More information at bridgestonearena.com.
Melonee Hurt covers music and music business at The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK — Tennessee. Reach Melonee at mhurt@tennessean.com or on X @HurtMelonee.
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