The first-ever Billboard Country Live in Concert is taking place at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday, June 6th, with Jelly Roll as headliner and Nate Smith to open. Billboard will also host the inaugural Billboard Country Live in Conversation on Wednesday, June 7th, a one-day ticketed conference for fans and industry insiders that kicks off with an intimate Q&A with Garth Brooks.  Among the other top artists taking part are Carly Pearce, Bailey Zimmerman, Brian Kelley, Lauren Alaina, Megan Moroney and Lady A’s Hillary Scott.

Melinda Newman, Executive Editor of Billboard, West Coast and Nashville, shared: “We’re thrilled to launch the first year of Billboard Country Live with acts that have something to say and sing about. From Jelly Roll performing in a small setting to discussions with some of the biggest names in country, it’s our privilege to highlight the tremendous talent that thrives in Nashville with premier programming we hope will bring people back for years to come.”

Tickets for both events are available for purchase at live.billboard.com.

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