![]() Marty Stuart and Connie Smith perform during Marty Stuart’s 19th Late Night Jam at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The pair dedicated a duet of 1966 song "The Fugitive" to late friend Merle Haggard, but not before sharing a few stories about Haggard - including one of the last conversations each had with the late storyteller. Know before you go: CMA Fest: What you need to know before heading to Nashville's country music party Storytime with Connie SmithĬountry Music Hall of Famer Connie Smith returned to the Jam to song and share a few stories with the night's host (and her husband, Stuart). Later in the show, Strings - a 29-year-old bluegrass torchbearer - shared licks with Stuart as they taught a quick course in traditional country and bluegrass, covering 1940s song "Freight Train Boogie" and bluegrass classic "Long Journey Home," among others.Īnd prior to King and Strings, Stuart introduced his audience to Jontavious Willis, a 26-year-old acoustic bluesman from Georgia who made his Ryman debut with an ovation-earning appearance.ĬMA Fest is back: CMA Fest is back, and fans will return to find country music's 'biggest tent' ever King, a 26-year-old South Carolina player schooled in soul music and blues-rock, sang a warming rendition of his 2020 song "Wildflowers & Wine" (at Stuart's request) and joined the Superlatives for a crowd pleasing cover of Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor."īilly Strings performs with Marty Stuart during Marty Stuart’s 19th Late Night Jam at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. With Marcus King and Billy Strings, Stuart enlisted a pair of lightning rod players who both push forward and pay homage to each's respective sound. One young guitar wizard wasn't enough for this year's Jam. Playing the famed 1939 Martin guitar - one in a handful of artifacts Stuart shared on stage from his 20,000-peice collection - Wilson sang a chilling rendition of Williams' tune "Lost Highway," a showcase of deep country roots from one of the format's rising new stars. "This is one of the biggest moments of my life so far," Wilson said. Lainey Wilson performs during Marty Stuart’s 19th Late Night Jam at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 8, 2022.Īs Lainey Wilson stood on the Ryman stage and held a guitar once strummed by Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, she warned onlookers that she might faint. ![]()
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