49 Winchester

Acclaimed alt-country outfit 49 Winchester will make their long-awaited headlining debut at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium with a two-night appearance on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, 2025. These milestone performances underscore the band’s rise from hometown staples in Southwest Virginia to a far-reaching force in the roots music world with a devoted, global fanbase.

The announcement arrives on April 9, a meaningful date for the band and their hometown of Castlewood, Virginia, officially proclaimed as "49 Winchester Day." It also marks the one-year anniversary of the announcement of their most recent album, Leavin’ This Holler (New West Records, 2024), a project that further cemented their place among Americana’s most vital voices.

“It is a blessing to be bringing the show to one of the most iconic stages in America,” says founding member and bassist Chase Chafin. “There is no music venue more important to the history of country music than the Ryman. We can’t wait to share these two nights with the fans and some of our favorite fellow artists.”

Hailing from Castlewood, Virginia, 49 Winchester has built a loyal and rapidly growing fan base through a potent blend of country, rock, and soul, drawing praise for their emotional lyricism and electrifying live performances. The Ryman dates follow a landmark year for the band, which saw sold-out tours across the U.S. and Europe and festival appearances at Red Rocks, Lollapalooza, and Railbird Music Festival. The band will return to Europe later this year for shows with Wyatt Flores, as well as embark on a national run with Dwight Yoakam and The Mavericks this spring and summer.

As they prepare to take the Ryman stage as headliners for the first time, the band reflects on the journey from small-town beginnings to one of Americana’s most beloved touring acts, and the community that helped get them there.

“To stand on that stage with my Telecaster, where so many have stood before me, will be the greatest honor of all time,” shares guitarist Bus Shelton.