**CANCELLED** Tennessee Jet live at Stockyard
Before Tennessee Jet became known for his genre-defying music that straddles the line between red dirt country and grungy rock, he traveled the interstates with his bronc-riding father and barrel-racing mother. From the bench seat of an old Ford pickup truck pulling a horse trailer to the next rodeo, he’d watch the hills and grasslands of America fly by. Country music was always on the radio, and those honest, heartfelt classics by icons like Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam, both of whom he’d later join on tour, left a permanent mark. Tennessee Jet’s newest album “Ranchero”continues his diverse musical explorations blending twangy guitars and Appalachian fiddle with the grungy groove in tracks like “Ray Wylie Hubbard” and the platinum streaming hit “Bury My Bones.” This album not only nods to his roots but also pushes the boundaries of what country music can be, showcasing his full-band capabilities and collaborative spirit. Throughout his career, Tennessee Jet has been on a constant journey of self-reinvention, creating music that’s uniquely his own. “My career has been a constant purging of what I’ve done before, so I can reinvent and create something that’s uniquely me,” he explains. His approach has always been to fuse the contrasting elements of rock’s distorted stomp with country’s twang, paying homage to influences like Neil Young and Jack White while crafting his narrative reflecting a lifelong exploration of self and place, with lyrics referencing literary heroes like Faulkner, Shakespeare, Kerouac, and Woody Guthrie, alongside his own experiences speeding down the Indian Nation Turnpike or paying homage to the DIY ethos of his early days. “I’m always looking to challenge the definition of what a specific genre is supposed to sound like,” Jet says. “People are aching for truth in country music again, and that’s what these records came to represent.” His albums, from “South Dakota” through “The Country” and into “Ranchero,” are a testament to his artistic crossroads, where nostalgia meets innovation, crafting a version of country music that’s both fresh and familiar. Must be 21–with valid ID
Taylor Hunnicutt live at Stockyard
Taylor Hunnicutt makes old-school southern music for the modern world. She’s a proud daughter of Alabama, writing songs that nod to the state’s tradition of country storytelling, rock ‘n’ roll rebellion, and guitar-driven grit. Sharpened by a touring schedule that’s kept her on the road for roughly 200 days a year, she makes her full-length debut with Alabama Sound — an album that unfolds like a love letter to the American South, written by a road warrior who’s spent most of the decade far away from home. “It’s a little country, a little singer/songwriter, a little Americana, and a lot of soulful southern rock,” says Hunnicutt, an opera-trained vocalist who began writing songs after dropping out of music school, landing a waitressing job at a blues juke joint, and sitting in with the bands that came through town. She’s no longer the guest artist, though — she’s the main act, and Alabama Sound showcases her high-energy, hellraising brand of southern stomp, country-rock twang, and amplified attitude. Must be 21–with valid ID