When Ole Red opened in Nashville in 2018, Blake Shelton got the party started with his song “Neon Light.” When the sun goes down, Broadway heats up—and between the sea of bars, bros, and bachelorettes, Ole Red is the Neon Light at the end of the tunnel for music lovers. “Just show up,” it says. “You’re gonna love what happens next.”
From the minute you boot-scoot through the door, you notice the main stage with the famous red tractor hanging above, serving up top country talent. It only takes a second to see why Ole Red is a Nashville must-do—it’s all about the live music.
Music on the Mind from the Beginning.
When Blake first moved to Nashville, the gigs he first played were songwriter nights where the main acts were tucked away in a corner. He wanted a place where performers could rock out, front and center—a place where the country star was as important as the bar.
Enter Ole Red. And ever since Blake first rocked the honky-tonk, it has been raising the bar on live music. You never know who might be playing next at Ole Red—from rising stars to country icons, we pick the cream of the country crop for our stages. And with a state-of-the-art sound system and acoustics that drown out the hootin’ and hollerin’ of Broadway, this is more than just a place to eat bar food* over the background noise. It’s a B.S.-approved (Blake Shelton, that is), bona-fide concert experience.
*(But you should try the food—its scratch-made!)
The Musicians Love it Too.
Country artists don’t just see Ole Red as a place to perform—they see it as a place to celebrate, Shelton-style. From album release parties to CMA Fest events, Ole Red is the place the stars come for some country lovin’ fun. Lil Nas X, Jon Pardi, Lauren Alaina, Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, and Darius Rucker have been found throwin’ down some big sound on the Ole Red Stage.
But it’s not just about the big names—Ole Red is a hotspot for big breaks. Scout the next big thing from your barstool as new top talent steps into the spotlight. Come on, is there anything more Nashville than that?
Well, maybe one thing—and that’s the Grand Ole Opry. Artists Dalton Dover, Neon Union, and Anna Vaus have all been invited to make their Opry debut while performing on stage at Ole Red. So the next time you visit, bring some tissues—you might just witness a Nashville dream come true.
All Live Music, All Day, Every Day.
There’s always something happening at Ole Red—from rooftop parties to line dancing lessons. But one thing you can always guarantee is that the live music will blow your boots off. Keep an eye on our website to see who’s playing next at Blake’s place to play on Broadway—and be prepared for some surprises. Who knows? The Boss Man himself might just stop by.
And if you’re a country music hopeful? Well, Nashville singer Taryn Papa got her start singing on the Ole Red stage, and later joined Team Blake on The Voice. Be the next big thing to grace our stage and become a part of the best live music on Broadway. We double dog dare ya.
