No Fear: Terri Clark Talks About Her Dream Show at The Ryman

Terri Clark’s career has taken her across the United States and her home country of Canada, playing packed shows from sea to sea. But throughout her career, there’s always been one place she’s wanted to play above all: The historic Ryman Auditorium.

“The Ryman has always held such a significant place in my heart. I used to go and take the tours between my sets at Tootsies,” said Clark.  “That was before they renovated the building, before the Predators hockey team, before the convention center and all the bars on Lower Broadway.”

With a career spanning over 35 years, Clark has become one of the most decorated artists of her time. In addition to three RIAA-certified Platinum records and eight top five singles on the Billboard Hot Country charts, she’s earned three Juno Awards, a CMA Award, and earned membership in the Grand Ole Opry, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

However, her biggest accolade may be recognized at what she considers to be her biggest performance to date. On August 29, the dreams she began chasing all those years ago are finally realized when she takes the most important stage in all of country music history.

“Having started out playing for tips at Tootsie‘s Orchid Lounge in 1987 and finally getting to the Ryman stage for my own headlining show 35+ years later feels surreal and full circle,” Clark said.  “The greats have all stood on that stage and paved the way for so many so many you can’t help but get emotional thinking about the history.”

Her first show at the Ryman will be a celebration of the music that made her famous. In addition to her hits, Clark says to expect some duets from her 2024 album “Take Two,” as well as some unexpected surprises.

“We are kind of going all out with this one because it’s my first opportunity to headline a venue that’s been on my bucket list for a very long time,” she said. “We’ve worked up a few really fun covers for the show and are pulling out a couple of things that we haven’t had for quite a while as well. And, of course, you never know who might pop up on stage – because this IS Nashville after all.”

Although she loves to play a long list of fan favorites, the one song she said the audience can expect is one of her favorites to play live: “No Fear.”

“I love the reaction to better things to do every night, so I always look forward to that,” Clark said. “But ‘No Fear’ is always one I look forward to, not only because I wrote it with Mary Chapin Carpenter but the message that it delivers.”

Above all, Clark’s show will deliver for both long-time fans and new followers. This show will not only be the cumulation of her career, but also a love letter to how Nashville has been such a formidable part of her life.

“When I got to Nashville, the entire area was practically a ghost town of boarded up buildings and pawn shops that a lot of people had forgotten,” said Clark. “The Ryman has stood the test of time and all the changes in Nashville.  It still looks the same and contributes to be one of the best sounding places to hear live music on the planet.”

Tickets for Terri Clark’s performance are available now, with prices ranging from $35 to $50.