For the first time ever, in partnership with Universal Music Canada, Nashville’s iconic live music event series brings its traditional Whiskey Jam format to Canada. Whiskey Jam Toronto presented by Bud Light debuts on February 26 at Horseshoe Tavern, hosted by Whiskey Jam’s founder Ward Guenther, featuring a stacked line-up of seven country music artists on track for a breakout year including: Brandon Wisham, Christian Hayes, Dalton Davis, James Barker Band, Kalsey Kulyk, Kashus Culpepper, and Ryan Hurd. Just like the original Whiskey Jam events held at Whiskey Row on Broadway Street in Nashville, tickets to Whiskey Jam Toronto are free and will be available in person at the venue on a first come, first served basis.
“Whiskey Jam has welcomed Canadian guests, both on stage and in the crowd, for years,” says Guenther. “Canadians have always been some of the most passionate and enthusiastic fans, so we figured it was time to take the show north. We’ve toured Canada with Luke Combs and Old Dominion, but we’ve never brought Whiskey Jam to a bar setting like we do in Nashville. Hosting it at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern, alongside Universal Music Canada and some of our favorite artists, feels like the perfect way to kick things off. This has all the makings of something special—and a whole lot of fun.”
Originating in 2011 as a small gathering for songwriters and musicians to showcase their talent in an intimate setting, Whiskey Jam has now become a staple of Nashville’s music scene, hosting both emerging artists and major names. The event takes place at Whiskey Row on Broadway and is free to attend, making it a favourite spot for industry insiders, songwriters, and music fans alike. Big names like Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, and Morgan Wallen have all played the event early in their careers.
Whiskey Jam is a live music series based in Nashville, TN with a simple mission: connecting great new music with great audiences and having a great time doing it. Since 2011, they have put on over 1000 shows, hosting thousands of amazing artists – names like Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Old Dominion, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Bailey Zimmerman, Megan Moroney and many, many more. Located in a lively downtown bar, the uninhibited energy and up-close nature of the show create an unparalleled environment to enjoy original music in Music City.
Over the previous 14 years, Whiskey Jam alumni have been responsible for writing or recording over 459 number one songs. They have received 129 ACM awards, 92 CMA awards & 39 Grammys. Nine members of the Whiskey Jam Fam have gone on to be inducted in the Grand Ole Opry.
