The 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, begins on Thursday, November 6 with a performance by Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, and Jerry Salley at 7:00 pm. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall.
Audiences are offered a glimpse into the world of Nashville songwriting when Cordle, Jackson, and Salley showcase their original material during an intimate set of music. This multi-award winning “Trio” has had songs recorded by Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Loretta Lynn, Toby Keith, Patty Loveless, Joe Nichols, George Strait, Alan Jackson, and others. Awards include accolades from The Country Music Association, International Bluegrass Music Association, the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music Association, Gospel Music Association (“The Doves”), NARAS (“The GRAMMY’S”), SESAC, ASCAP & BMI. The Trio has been playing music together for over 20 years and continues to leave audiences thrilled with their beautiful harmonies.
Tickets for the show are $15.00 for adults/$5.00 for children and can be purchased by visiting www.athensfiddlers.org.
This event is brought to you by the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee and the Livingston Concert/Lecture Series, with funding made possible by grants from the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and the Alabama State Council on the Arts.