‘The First Lady of Country Music’: Celebrating Tammy Wynette

The Ryman Auditorium will honor the ‘Stand by Your Man’ singer with a one-night-only tribute concert on March 30, 2026.
‘The First Lady of Country Music’: Celebrating Tammy Wynette
A detail from the compilation album cover "I Love Country" by Tammy Wynette. CBS
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Few artists have shaped country music like award-winning vocalist Tammy Wynette. From the late 1960s to the early 1970s, the Mississippi native released crossover hits with lyrical stories full of grit and grace. Today’s artists often credit the late performer as a key influence.

To honor her legacy, Nashville’s historic venue, the Ryman Auditorium, is hosting a special event, “The First Lady of Country Music - Tammy Wynette Tribute Concert,” on Monday, March 30, 2026. The ticketed show features a wide-ranging performance lineup.

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