Fender Tele Town: Brad Paisley & Brothers Osborne at Ryman

Brad Paisley and Brothers Osborne Lead Fender’s 'Tele Town' 75th Anniversary Show

Fender celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster with a star-studded benefit concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on May 4, 2026.

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 25, 2026, 11:43 AM PT · 1 min read

Brad Paisley performing live — Photo: Crisco 1492 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

THE RUNDOWN

Fender celebrates the Telecaster's 75th anniversary at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Performers include Brad Paisley, Brothers Osborne, and Ricky Skaggs.
The live event, Tele Town, takes place Monday, May 4, 2026.
Net proceeds from the concert will benefit local Nashville charities.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is heading to the "Mother Church of Country Music" for a massive milestone. The legendary guitar brand has announced Tele Town, a live concert event celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Fender Telecaster. This one-night-only performance is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

The lineup features a masterclass in guitar talent. Country superstar Brad Paisley, the award-winning duo Brothers Osborne, and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs are all confirmed to take the stage. These artists have spent decades showcasing the versatile "twang" of the Telecaster, an instrument that revolutionized the music industry upon its debut.

Fans looking to join the celebration can secure their seats soon, as tickets officially go on sale Friday, March 27, 2026. In addition to honoring 75 years of musical history, Fender has confirmed that net proceeds from the event will benefit local Nashville charities. The Telecaster, which first hit the market in 1951, remains one of the most iconic solid-body electric guitars in the world.