MULTI-HYPHENATE MAC McANALLY SELLS OUT HIS RYMAN AUDITORIUM HEADLINE DEBUT ON JANUARY 31, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 21, 2024) – It’s hard for the tenderly shy and humble soul that Mac McAnally possesses to grasp the fact that he’s sold out the music staple that the Ryman Auditorium has become.
Nonetheless, that is the news out of the heart of downtown Music City today, highlighted by The Tennessean. McAnally sat down with the stalwart news outlet’s Marcus Dowling at local haunt Wendell Smith’s Meat and Three to discuss the journey to get to one of music’s greatest stages.
The news comes as a testament to McAnally’s lasting influence on the music world and the community’s excitement surrounding this milestone performance. The sold-out event is expected to be a truly unforgettable evening, with McAnally taking the stage to share decades of musical brilliance, blending storytelling with his signature guitar work and a song catalog full of depth and prowess.
“It’s outside my imagination and hard to believe, but I am very grateful,” said Mac McAnally, of the sold-out news.
As a longtime member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, McAnally has played to sold-out crowds around the world, and as a solo artist, he’s proving just how much his legacy resonates with fans. His work continues to reach new heights, including sold out shows of his own across the country, his recent contributions to the reimagined Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Walt Disney World and his ongoing producing and writing for artists like Sawyer Brown and Ned LeDoux.
About Mac McAnally
Mac McAnally’s journey is one of divine providence and musical mastery. With an astonishing ten Country Music Association Musician of the Year awards and a place in the Nashville Songwriters Hall, the Mississippi Musicians Hall and the Alabama Music Hall of Fames, McAnally’s contributions to the world of music are nearly unparalleled.
Born into a family of Gospel musicians in a dry county, McAnally’s early years were steeped in the rich traditions of Southern music. His humble beginnings paved the way for a career marked by extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication.
As a songwriter, McAnally has penned chart-topping hits for artists like Alabama, Kenny Chesney and Jimmy Buffett, while his musical abilities have graced albums by legends such as Toby Keith, Dolly Parton and George Strait. Despite his numerous accolades and collaborations with music royalty, McAnally remains grounded in his love for the art itself.
For McAnally, music is not just a career but a calling—a testament to the joy of creation and the power of storytelling. With each note he plays and every lyric he writes, McAnally continues to inspire and uplift audiences around the world, leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of American music. For additional information on Mac McAnally and to stay updated on new releases and upcoming events, visit
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Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
