The legendary Tammy Wynette, known worldwide as the “First Lady of Country Music,” will be honored with a star-studded tribute concert, Forever Yours, on Monday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the iconic Ryman Auditorium. The special event, featuring some of the biggest voices in country music performing Tammy’s most iconic hits, will be recorded for broadcast on PBS Great Performances. . Tickets and more event details can be found here, with more details on airdate to be announced soon.
Tammy Wynette helped define the sound and soul of country music. With renowned songs like “Stand by Your Man,” “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” “I Don’t Wanna Play House,” “Apartment No. 9,” and “Til I Can Make It on My Own,” her powerful voice and raw emotional honesty resonated with millions and shaped generations of artists. For one night only, on the historic stage Tammy helped elevate into the “Mother Church of Country Music,” an extraordinary lineup of performers will celebrate her life, music, and legacy. Forever Yours is produced by TH Entertainment (Gregory O. Hall) and WORKS Entertainment (Ben Haley and Luke Pierce), alongside Concord and Craft Recordings.
Forever Yours will feature a powerful lineup of performances honoring Tammy Wynette’s catalog including Wynonna Judd who is set to perform “Woman to Woman” and will be joined by Randy Houser for the classic duet “We’re Gonna Hold On.” The War and Treaty will deliver “Golden Ring,” Ann Wilson of Heart will perform the timeless anthem “Stand by Your Man,” Lucinda Williams will sing “Apartment #9,” with Lorrie Morgan performing “You and Me.” Gretchen Wilson will perform “Til I Get It Right,” KT Tunstall will be performing “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” Terri Clark with “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad,” and Brittney Spencer singing “My Man Understands” among others. Wynette’s daughter, Georgette Jones, will also perform a special tribute to honor her mother performing “I Hope You Knew.”
The production for Forever Yours brings together an acclaimed creative team committed to honoring Wynette’s artistry while introducing her music to new audiences through one of television’s most respected series, Great Performances on PBS. The one night only event celebrates that powerful legacy with performances that reflect both the timelessness of Tammy’s songs and the deep respect today’s artists hold for the trailblazing icon.