Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Grand Ole Opry, Americana Music Association, The Bluebird Cafe and The Basement East to Participate in the Celebration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 7, 2025) – Music City, USA will celebrate the 90th birthday of Country Music Hall of Fame legend Bobby Bare the week of April 7 with a number of events throughout the city. Country music pinnacles the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Grand Ole Opry will celebrate their 2012 and 2018 inductee, respectively, in special programming focused on his contributions to country music. The Bluebird Cafe and The Basement East will host special shows each showcasing deeper elements of Bare’s legacy – songwriting and his influence on the Americana genre.
Though Bare will likely not appear at the events, his presence will be felt in the music and the soul behind these special moments. You never know who will show up to celebrate one of the most legendary living country artists in the world!
Monday, April 7:
An Americana Salute to Bobby Bare: Hosted by Bobby Bare Jr. with Family & Friends
Proceeds Benefiting MusiCares®
The Basement East
Tickets Here: ticketweb.com/event/an-americana-salute-to-bobby-the-basement-east-tickets/14274223?pl=basementeast
On-sale Friday, March 7
Wednesday, April 9:
The Bluebird Cafe
For The Love of The Songwriter: Bobby Bare
Featuring Mary Gauthier, Max T. Barnes, and Bobby Bare Jr.
Tickets Here: ticketweb.com/event/for-the-love-of-the-the-bluebird-cafe-tickets/14267963?pl=bluebird&REFID=clientsitewp
On-sale April 2
Thursday, April 10:
Grand Ole Opry House
Opry Country Classics
Tickets Here: opry.com/show/2025-04-10-opry-country-classics-at-the-opry-house-at-7-pm
Saturday, April 12:
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Writers Round: The Songs of Bobby Bare
Featuring Buddy Cannon, Todd Snider, and Bobby Bare Jr.
Tickets Here: countrymusichalloffame.org/calendar/writers-round-the-songs-of-bobby-bare
About Bobby Bare
Born in Ohio, Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member Bobby Bare is one of the most legendary country artists of our time with genre-shaping songs like “Detroit City,” “500 Miles,” “Marie Laveau” and many more. From country legends like Little Jimmy Dickens and Hank Williams to big band acts like Phil Harris and the Dominoes, Bare’s style was molded and led him to nearly five dozen Top 40 hits from 1962 to 1983. The original “Outlaw” of country music, Bare has been honored with many awards and accolades, multiple GRAMMY nominations and wins and an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2017, Rolling Stone named him in the top 50 of the “100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time.” An architect of the Outlaw Movement, he gained control over his own production and created Country’s first concept album, A Bird Named Yesterday, in 1967. Throughout his career, Bare championed the works of legendary songwriters like Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, and Shel Silverstein, whose collaboration with him resulted in the landmark album Bobby Bare Sings Lullabys, Legends and Lies. 2018 marked his 60th anniversary in the music business and the release of his studio album, Things Change, and two new music videos. A pinnacle moment in his life occurred in 2018 as he was welcomed back home as a member of the Grand Ole Opry by Garth Brooks. Over six decades, Bare released 38 albums and influenced countless artists, including Waylon Jennings and Billy Joe Shaver. His ability to find and interpret great songs, combined with his compassion and wit, made him one of country music’s most beloved artists. Bobby Bare’s legacy endures as a testament to the power of storytelling in music. For more information, visit bobbybare.com.
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