Ryman Auditorium
Proscenium arch
The Ryman recently was named the Pollstar’s 2010
Theatre of the Year, an award voted on by peers and widely regarded as the most
prestigious in the concert industry. This marks the third time the Ryman has been named Theatre of the Year by the industry publication. Other awards include Venue of the Year nods from both the Academy of Country Music and the International Entertainment Buyers Association. What brings performers to the Ryman Auditorium today is what attracted so many great entertainers throughout its history. The beauty of a well-seasoned performance hall, like that of a fine vintage instrument, cannot be reproduced. The Ryman’s acoustics, built to project the voice of Sam Jones so long ago, are among the finest in the world. Today, the Ryman remains true to its diverse entertainment legacy, hosting concerts of all genres by a new generation of entertainers for a new generation of audiences.