NewsSeptember 23, 2026
Nashville Songwriters Awards Celebrate the City's Hitmakers at the Ryman
Photo: AI-generated imageThe annual Nashville Songwriters Awards brought top writers like Blake Pendergrass and Vince Gill to the Ryman stage, spotlighting the city's songwriting culture that underpins its music tourism.
The ceremony, held inside the Ryman Auditorium, recognized the writers behind some of country music's biggest recent hits — a reminder that Nashville's music industry runs deeper than the neon of Broadway.
For visitors curious about the city's songwriting culture, the Ryman itself remains open for daytime tours even outside of ticketed evening shows.