Vince Gill and Amy Grant Announce 2026 Christmas at the Ryman Residency

Country music icons Amy Grant and Vince Gill have announced a 12‑concert "Christmas at the Ryman" residency for December 2026. The shows will run from Dec 14‑17 and Dec 19‑23 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, with a mix of matinee and evening performances. Tickets are sold exclusively through the venue’s AXS platform and are non‑transferable. This marks the duo’s 16th year at the Ryman and makes them the first artists to headline 100 shows at the venue.

During night three of the residency, Gill paid tribute to Merle Haggard, performing songs from his 2013 "Bakersfield" album with steel‑guitarist Paul Franklin. He sang Haggard’s “The Bottle Let Me Down” and other classics, recalling his personal connection to the late legend and sharing a newly written homage, “A World Without Haggard.” The performance highlighted the ongoing celebration of country music heritage at the Ryman.