Fender to celebrate 75 years of the Telecaster with one-night-only Nashville event featuring Brad Paisley, Brent Mason and Brothers Osborne
With the Telecaster’s 75th anniversary celebrations well underway, Fender has announced Tele Town, a “live music experience” with appearances from a smorgasbord of top Tele players at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville – “where the Telecaster became a legend”.
Taking place Monday, 4 May, 2026, Tele Town will be a “one-night live music experience” celebrating all things Telecaster, with a curated lineup of performers including Brad Paisley, Brent Mason, Brothers Osborne, Guthrie Trapp, James Burton, Luke McQueary, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner, Trey Hensley and Zach Top.
They’ll perform alongside a dedicated house band led by Nashville native and the event’s musical director Derek Wells.
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Elsewhere, the event will be hosted by Nashville guitarist and music historian Zac Childs, who will take the audience through performances and segments which highlight the Telecaster’s “pioneering design and role in shaping Music City’s – and the world’s – musical identity.
“75 years after its debut, the Telecaster remains proof that simplicity endures, adaptable enough to move across genres, generations, and stages without losing its identity,” says FMIC President of Americas, Justin Norvell.
“This celebration is our way of honouring not just an instrument, but a cultural phenomenon that has shaped music for over seven decades.”
He continues: “Tele Town at the Ryman will be the culmination of this celebration – bringing that story to life on one of music’s most hallowed stages in the heart of Music City. From our limited edition collections to the content pieces and community celebrations, we’re ensuring the Telecaster’s legacy reaches both longtime fans and discovers new ones who will carry its voice into the future.”
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“Serving as musical director for Tele Town is a true honour, especially in my home city of Nashville, where I grew up and where the Telecaster’s legacy runs so deep,” adds Derek Wells.
“Putting this show together has been about more than just great players, it’s about capturing the spirit of an instrument that’s shaped so much of the music we all love. This lineup is full of people who’ve lived with this guitar onstage and in the studio, and I’m certain that when we all are together, you’ll see people playing with love and reverence for what this instrument has meant to us all.”
Tickets for Tele Town will go on sale Friday, 27 March, 2026 at 8AM PT. All net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to local Nashville charities.
Prior to the event, the Fender Custom Shop will also celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster with an exclusive Roadshow event on 3 May from 18:00 – 21:00 at Carter Vintage in Nashville. The event will feature FCS Senior Masterbuilder Paul Waller, Master Pickup Winder Josefina Campos, and Fender’s Chief Engineer of Guitars Tim Shaw, who will offer an “intimate look” at the craftsmanship behind Masterbuilt guitars.
Visit AXS for ticket information for Fender Presents: Tele Town.
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