JAY BRAGG & THE HONKY TONK DREAM

Nashville's preeminent traditionalist with a razor-sharp edge, Jay Bragg arrived in Music City in 2015 with one mission: to steep himself in the authentic country tradition while carving out his own distinctive sound.

A disciple of outlaw country legends Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, Bragg quickly established himself as a force on Nashville's traditional country circuit. His commanding residencies at landmark venues like The Nashville Palace and Alan Jackson's AJ's Good Time Bar solidified his reputation as a genuine article in a city often chasing trends.

With The Honky Tonk Dream, Bragg assembled Nashville's most electrifying classic country outfit—a band that seamlessly fuses honky-tonk authenticity with Bragg's rock and jazz sensibilities. Their self-titled debut album earned high praise from tastemakers, with Saving Country Music declaring: "Add Jay Bragg and his new album Honky Tonk Dream to the list of names and projects you need to check out, and don't feel bashful shoving it to the very top of the heap."

This perfect storm of traditional country with rock-infused performance energy caught the attention of country icon Alan Jackson, who personally selected Bragg and his band to open his 2019 arena tour—introducing this powerhouse act to thousands of devoted country fans nationwide.

While Nashville's Music Row continues its pop evolution, Bragg stands as a vital counterpoint—an artist whose jazz sophistication and rock edge breathe new life into country's timeless traditions. Each Honky Tonk Dream performance delivers the authenticity festival organizers and venue bookers crave while giving audiences something they can't find elsewhere on today's country landscape.