Miranda Lambert to Headline Inaugural Night at Nashville's New Venue "The Truth
August 18, 2026
The Truth Nashville will open with Miranda Lambert headlining the inaugural night on October 1 at the new 4,400-seat venue, dubbed Miranda Lambert: One Night Only, featuring a 12-piece string section and a mix of songs from her catalog plus new material from her upcoming Crisco album.
Industry insiders from Live Nation praise Lambert’s songwriting, boundary-pushing artistry, and strong audience connection, aligning with The Truth’s mission to celebrate great songs and unforgettable live moments.
Presale details include Ran Fans presale on August 20 at 10:00 a.m. CT, Live Nation presale at 12:00 p.m. on August 20, and public on-sale on August 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets and information will be available through The Truth Nashville's channels, including thetruthnashville.com and official social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook.
The Truth is a mid-sized indoor venue at 500 Chestnut Street, developed by Live Nation and positioned as a contemporary rival to the Ryman Auditorium within Nashville’s broader Live Nation footprint.
The Truth’s promotional campaigns drew backlash when a graffiti-style ad campaign by a contractor around Nashville violated local codes near independent venues.
Pre-announcement tensions included concerns about impacting local music culture and the Ryman legacy, with the venue’s name nodding to the saying 'Three chords and the truth' and the project led by Sally Williams, a former Ryman executive.
The Truth’s October schedule features a diverse lineup coordinated by Live Nation, including a wide range of artists across genres.
Lambert explains the Crisco project blends nostalgic, rhinestone-saddle-inspired country energy with danceable, modern elements, combining self-penned material and collaborations.
Lambert’s collaboration with the venue is tied to an upcoming album release, creating a coordinated celebration around Crisco.
Lambert will host an album release event at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth on October 6, with tickets going on sale mid-August.
Lambert describes the Nashville opening as a chance to debut an expanded live sound at a brand-new local venue.
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