Paul McCartney Lights Up Nashville with Rare Theater Performance
Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, famed as the “Mother Church of Country Music,” hosted a legendary night as Sir Paul McCartney took the stage for a sold-out, rare theater show. The intimate stop on his Got Back Tour offered fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness the Beatles icon up close, far from his typical stadium spectacles.
Setlist Magic: Beatles, Wings, and Nashville Surprises
McCartney, sporting his classic black jacket and wielding his Höfner bass, launched into Can’t Buy Me Love—igniting instant nostalgia. The career-spanning setlist included:
– Beatles classics: Let It Be, Hey Jude (with Chris Stapleton), Blackbird
– Wings anthems: Band on the Run, Live and Let Die (complete with pyrotechnics)
– Nashville flair: A cover of Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire with Larkin Poe’s Megan Lovell on fiddle.
“You folks know how to tell a story through music,” McCartney told the crowd, praising the city’s legacy.
Unforgettable Moments: Fan Requests and Emotional Tributes
The Ryman’s cozy acoustics fostered rare intimacy. McCartney:
– Honored a fan’s sign by improvising Maybe I’m Amazed.
– Paid tribute to John Lennon before Here Today, calling it “a conversation we never had.”
– Teamed with Chris Stapleton for a Hey Jude duet, blending rock and country soul.
Why Fans Called It “Historic”
Attendees like Priya Mehta, who flew from Mumbai, marveled: “Seeing Paul in a 2,300-seat venue feels unreal—his voice is timeless.” The show proved McCartney’s enduring power, closing with a fireworks-lit Golden Slumbers medley and a 10-minute ovation.
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