Keith Urban, Jason Isbell, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash and More Unite for Star-Studded Tribute to John Hiatt at Nashville's Historic Ryman Auditorium November 9

30th Annual Concert for Cumberland Heights Celebrates Three Decades of Music, Hope and Recovery — More Than $3.8 Million Raised Since Its Inception

LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS JUST RELEASED

Some of music's most celebrated artists will come together on Monday, November 9, at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium for “Riding With the King: A Tribute to John Hiatt,” the 30th Annual Concert for Cumberland Heights. The extraordinary evening will honor the music and legacy of acclaimed singer-songwriter John Hiatt while celebrating three decades of a beloved Nashville tradition that has raised more than $3.8 million to support addiction treatment, recovery programs and scholarships.

Featuring an exceptional lineup of GRAMMY-winning artists, legendary performers and acclaimed songwriters, the concert will include Keith Urban, Jason Isbell, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell, Shawn Colvin, Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Douglas, Nick Lowe, John Doe, Shawn Camp, Sonny Landreth, Pat McLaughlin, Lilly Hiatt, Jason Scheff and Holly Williams, along with a special appearance by John Hiatt himself.

The once-in-a-lifetime gathering will celebrate Hiatt's remarkable contributions to American music, bringing together artists whose careers span country, rock, Americana, folk and blues for an unforgettable night of performances at one of the nation's most iconic music venues.

Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Concert for Cumberland Heights holds the distinction of being the longest-running benefit concert in Ryman Auditorium history. Since its inception, the annual event has united Nashville's music community around a shared mission: helping individuals and families find hope, healing and lasting recovery from addiction.

This year's concert carries even greater significance as Cumberland Heights celebrates its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of providing compassionate, life-changing addiction treatment. The milestone year has also included the unveiling of a historic marker recognizing the organization's legacy and a groundbreaking for new facilities that will help expand its ability to serve individuals and families seeking recovery.

For three decades, the Concert for Cumberland Heights has demonstrated the extraordinary power of music to bring people together for a greater purpose. What began as a benefit concert has grown into one of Nashville's most meaningful musical traditions, with generations of celebrated artists lending their voices and talents to help change lives.

This year's tribute will shine a spotlight on John Hiatt, one of America's most respected and influential songwriters. With a career spanning more than five decades, Hiatt's distinctive voice, masterful storytelling and enduring catalog of songs have earned him admiration across musical genres. His compositions have been recorded by an extraordinary range of artists, and his influence continues to resonate throughout the music industry.

Beyond the performances, the evening will serve as a powerful reminder of the impact Cumberland Heights has made over the past 60 years. Proceeds from the annual concert support the organization's mission of providing quality addiction treatment and helping individuals and families build healthier, more hopeful futures.

A limited number of tickets have just been released for the November 9 concert, offering music fans an opportunity to experience an extraordinary gathering of artists while supporting a cause that has touched countless lives throughout Tennessee and beyond.

EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: 30th Annual Concert for Cumberland Heights — “Riding With the King: A Tribute to John Hiatt”
WHEN: Monday, November 9, 2026
WHERE: Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, Tennessee
FEATURING: Keith Urban, Jason Isbell, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell, Shawn Colvin, Richard Thompson, Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Douglas, Nick Lowe, John Doe, Shawn Camp, Sonny Landreth, Pat McLaughlin, Lilly Hiatt, Jason Scheff, Holly Williams and a special appearance by John Hiatt.
TICKETS: Limited number of tickets just released.

About John Hiatt:
One of America's most respected and influential singer-songwriters, Hiatt has spent more than five decades shaping American roots music. Since his 1974 debut “Hangin' Around the Observatory,” he has released 26 solo albums, along with a collaborative record with Ry Cooder, Nick Lowe and Jim Keltner as part of the group Little Village. His most recent studio effort, “Leftover Feelings,” was recorded with Dobro master Jerry Douglas at the historic RCA Studio B in Nashville. More than 400 of Hiatt's songs have been recorded by other artists, including Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Bob Dylan and Iggy Pop. Hiatt describes his songwriting process as simply following where a song wants to go, saying he has to "jump inside and take the ride." Since 2000 he has released a dozen acclaimed studio albums and toured extensively across the United States and abroad.

About Cumberland Heights:
Cumberland Heights is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives, giving hope and healing to those affected by addiction. The John Hiatt Fund for Adolescent and Young Adult Treatment ensures that teenagers and young adults receive the care and support they need through specialized programs and scholarship assistance. In 2026, Cumberland Heights marks 60 years of service to the community

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