Where Country Music
Never Left.
Rooted in the legacy of Ernest Tubb's Midnite Jamboree and carried forward by Ronnie McDowell, The Troubadour is Nashville's living connection to real, traditional country music — and its most versatile event stage.
75 Years of Real Country
The Troubadour isn't just a venue. It's the living continuation of one of country music's most important traditions — a thread that runs from Ernest Tubb's 1947 radio broadcast all the way to tonight's show.
Ernest Tubb Joins the Grand Ole Opry
Already a country star with "Walking the Floor Over You," Ernest Tubb — the Texas Troubadour — joins the Opry and begins building what would become one of Nashville's most enduring musical legacies.
The Midnite Jamboree Is Born
Immediately following the Opry broadcast every Saturday night, Ernest Tubb launches the Midnite Jamboree from his Nashville record shop. It becomes one of the longest-running radio programs in American history.
Music Valley Opens
The Music Valley entertainment district takes shape adjacent to the Grand Ole Opry House, becoming Nashville's premier destination for country music fans. The heritage of this landmark is why our marquee reads "Est. 1971."
The Texas Troubadour Theater Opens
A new Ernest Tubb Record Shop and the Texas Troubadour Theater open in Music Valley, becoming the permanent home of the Midnite Jamboree. Grand Ole Opry performers routinely stop in after their Opry sets to take the Jamboree stage.
A New Era: The Troubadour
With Ronnie McDowell and family bringing new energy to the programming and promotion of the venue, the Texas Troubadour Theater becomes The Troubadour — honoring its roots while opening a bold new chapter for Nashville's most storied stage.
Nashville's Living Room for Real Country
Live music nightly. Wrestling spectaculars. Tribute concerts. Weddings. Corporate events. The Troubadour holds the past in one hand and the future in the other — and the door is always open.
Ernest Tubb
The Texas Troubadour
Ernest Tubb didn't just make country music history — he built the institution this venue stands on. His vision of bringing live country music to the people, every single Saturday night after the Opry, is why The Troubadour exists today.
The Midnite Jamboree — launched in 1947, it became one of the longest-running radio programs in American history, broadcast live from Ernest Tubb's Nashville record shop every Saturday at midnight.
"Walking the Floor Over You" — the song that made Ernest Tubb a star in the early 1940s and earned him a spot on the Grand Ole Opry in 1943.
A venue for tradition — during a period when Nashville's sound was rapidly changing, the Texas Troubadour Theater became a refuge for classic country music and the artists who played it straight.
Ernest Tubb · The Texas Troubadour · 1914–1984
Ronnie McDowell
Ronnie McDowell is the beating heart of The Troubadour today. A country music veteran with more than 30 Billboard chart hits and two #1 songs, Ronnie represents everything this venue stands for: real talent, real longevity, and a genuine love for the music that built Nashville.
Born in Portland, Tennessee, and a U.S. Navy veteran, Ronnie burst onto the scene in 1977 with "The King Is Gone" — a tribute to Elvis Presley released just days after Elvis's death that became a massive crossover hit. He's been a staple of country music ever since.
The Elvis Connection
When Kurt Russell portrayed Elvis Presley in the 1979 TV movie Elvis, it was Ronnie McDowell's voice behind many of the performances. He has provided Elvis's vocals for several film and television projects — a testament to the singular quality of his voice and his understanding of classic American music.
- "Older Women" — #1 Country
- "You're Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation" — #1 Country
- "The King Is Gone" — Breakthrough hit, 1977
- "Personally" · "Watchin' Girls Go By"
- "In a New York Minute" · "All Tied Up"
- 30+ Billboard Country Chart Hits
- Accomplished painter — Americana & Elvis artwork
- U.S. Navy Veteran, 1968–1972
What Happens at
The Troubadour
From honky tonk Saturday nights to black-tie receptions, the only rule here is that the music is always real and the energy is always right.
Honky Tonk Nights
Boot-stompin' country with live bands and the best dance floor in Nashville. The way Saturday night was meant to feel.
Tribute Concerts
World-class tribute acts bringing legends like Johnny Cash, Dolly, and Elvis back to life on the same stage that's always honored them.
Wrestling Events
Professional wrestling with the crowd energy and atmosphere that only a room with this much history can deliver.
Weddings & Receptions
Say your vows — or dance all night — with the soul of Nashville Country Music as your backdrop.
Corporate Events
Team parties and brand events your people will actually talk about on Monday morning.
The Midnite Jamboree
The legendary Saturday night broadcast, alive and well. Ernest Tubb started it in 1947. We're still carrying the torch.
When Nashville Changed,
We Didn't.
Decades of Nashville trend cycles have come and gone. Pop crossover. Bro country. Stadium country. Through all of it, this stage kept playing the real thing. That stubbornness is our proudest trait.
Your Event
Starts Here
Tell us what you're planning and our team will follow up within 24 hours. No scripts, no pressure — just a straight conversation about how to make your night unforgettable on Nashville's most storied stage.
Location
Music Valley, Nashville, Tennessee
Open
Daily — Nightly Shows Every Night
Phone
We'll follow up within 24 hours to discuss your vision.
You're on Our Radar
Our events team will reach out within 24 hours. In the meantime — come in any night. The music's always playing at The Troubadour.