This Thursday, Nov. 12, Gary Allan will headline the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for the first time in his career."The last time I played the Ryman, I opened for Mark Chesnutt and David Lee Murphy," Gary tells Nashville's Tennessean newspaper. "It was a really long time ago. I am looking forward to playing it again."
Gary says he purposely doesn't do many shows in Nashville since there aren't many "cool rooms" to play, but the Ryman is certainly an exception to this rule!
"[Playing the Ryman is] one of those big ones to mark off your list," he says.
Another aspect Gary is looking forward to with this show is having the perks of headlining where he can take his show to any level he wants by not worrying about playing a short set like opening acts are forced to do.
"It seems like when you're an opening act you try to go out and just bang the whole time and make it loud and fast and hard," Gary explains. "There's a lot more intimacy [being a headliner]. It's just more dynamic now."
Jack Ingram and the Eli Young Band will serve as Gary's openers for Thursday's show.
Reader Comments(1 of 1)
Lynnat 11-10-2009
This will be an awesome show. Wish I could be there. Can't wait for Gary to come back to Michigan.
tharless77at 11-10-2009
This will be an amazing show.I wish I was going,but i have to wait another week.I have been to several of Gary's shows and they have all been awesome!!!You can never get enough once you have seen him live!!!
Joyat 11-10-2009
Gary's live shows are beyond AMAZING!! driving in for this show from KY and then heading on to Atlanta for a double header! I can't wait. I go to several other artists show thru out the year, but Gary is the only one I travel long distances to see. Even going out to Vegas to spend NYE with Gary and the boys and all my Junkie friends. :)
stephanieat 11-10-2009
Congratualtions to Gary for getting to perform at the Ryman- the man deserves it! I have seen him 8 times this year- traveled many miles. He is the BEST out there. Once you start him, you can't quit him!
Welcome Tonyaat 11-11-2009
Gary is the best!! Just saw him last month at Houston House of Blues and looking forward to seeing him again
at Coushatta in January. Would love to see him at the Ryman...
tiffanyat 11-11-2009
I'm so bummed I'm missing this show - but so happy Gary get's to play there!! My next show is in Feb. so I'm slowly counting down the days!
HarleygirlGAat 11-12-2009
Seeing Gary live is AMAZING! If you've never been to one of his shows, you're missing a great night of entertainment. Can't wait until tomorrow night in ATL, wish I could be there tonight at the Ryman!
n01sangelat 11-12-2009
I've seen Gary 4 times this year and it's never enough!!!! If you see him perform live one time be prepared to become a Highway Junkie for life. He is amazing. He deserves to recognized by the industry for the talent he is. But he walks his own walk and does things his way....which his fans love him for. Never, ever change Gary...we love you. And we're glad Lucy Diamond is back traveling with the band when possible
kickinupafussat 11-12-2009
Wishing Gary and the guys much luck and happiness on the Get off on the Pain tour. Have taken in 3 of the shows on this tour so far and 18 in all, Each and every show is AMAZING...so much emotion and energy from the lyrics to the awesome music. The way the crowd relates to Garys music is so heartfelt...and the lyrics are sung at the top of their lungs. Looking forward to meeting up with other Junkies whow we have formed life long freindships with and Watching the tour schedule for my next show!