A songwriter’s songwriter is heading for one of the most fitting rooms imaginable. Birthplace of Country Music presents Hayes Carll as part of its intimate 1927 Concert Series, with cocktails and catering, on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. The lobby reception starts at 6 p.m., with the show following at 7 p.m.
Carll has spent more than two decades earning his standing as one of Americana’s most beloved and consistent voices, and he’s done it by staying unflinchingly himself rather than chasing trends. His songs cut through the noise and name hard truths with humor, humility and heart, landing as both deeply personal and widely understood.
His pen reaches well past his own records. Carll’s songs have been cut by Kenny Chesney, Lee Ann Womack and Brothers Osborne, though it’s his own warm, weathered delivery that leaves the deepest mark. American Songwriter put him in John Prine territory, praising the way he wraps serious ideas in dark humor and melodies that stick after a single listen.
The accolades have followed. He’s been recognized by the Americana Music Association, nominated for a Grammy, and championed by The New York Times and Pitchfork. Rolling Stone Country framed his work as a testament to slowing down and appreciating the moment, to loving, parenting and engaging with the world in a lasting way.
This is the kind of show the 1927 series exists for, a celebrated writer in a small space where every lyric carries. For longtime followers and newcomers alike, an evening with Hayes Carll offers something rare, a voice that’s still doing the work and still listening.
Event Information:
What: 1927 Concert Series with Hayes Carll
Where: Birthplace of Country Music Museum
When: Friday, August 21, 2026
Lobby Reception: 6 p.m.
Show: 7 p.m.