Entertainer From Alan Jackson’s Nashville Honky Tonk Joins Him On The Road

Known as a staple at AJ’s Good Time Bar – the "No. 1 Honky Tonk in Nashville" according to Billboard – Portland, ME native Jay Bragg will join Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson and special guest William Michael Morgan on his 2019 tour, opening shows this Friday and Saturday in Madison, WI and Grand Rapids, MI. Bragg is one of six artists Jackson will showcase on the road, giving country music lovers nationwide a taste of the hardworking talents that have defined Nashville’s Lower Broadway for years…and of the music that’s the backbone of his Music City venue, making it a favorite of locals and visitors alike.

Artist: Jay Bragg

Hometown: Portland, ME

Honky tonk history: Performed on Broadway since 2017

Bragg says: "I always hoped that working my tail off at AJ’s and always going the extra mile would lead to bigger and better opportunities, so getting the chance to open for Alan Jackson – one of my biggest musical heroes – is an absolute honky tonk dream come true!”  

Listen to "I Can Only Dance to Country Music," here: https://youtu.be/IzRf3T3VUrg

Opening for Alan Jackson on these dates:

Fri., Feb. 22 / Alliant Energy Center / Madison, WI

Sat., Feb. 23 / Van Andel Arena / Grand Rapids, MI

ABOUT JAY BRAGG:

Songwriter, singer, bandleader, entertainer – Jay Bragg has been paying his dues in all these categories his entire life. Upon moving to Nashville, Bragg spent his days writing songs and his nights performing in the few honky-tonks that cater to the classic country sound that has always inspired him. Within no time, he was a staple at AJ’s Good Time Bar. Jay’s new record is called Honky Tonk Dream, a reflection of the last two years of his life which he says have been nothing but a honky tonk dream come true.

ABOUT AJ’S GOOD TIME BAR: 

Recently named the #1 honky tonk in Nashville by Billboard and located at 421 Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville, AJ's Good Time Bar is owned by Country Music Hall of Fame member Alan Jackson. Housed in the oldest building on Broadway, this historical venue was once, among other things, a civil war hospital, Nashville's first used record store and the home of the famous Bullet Records. In 2016, Jackson purchased the establishment and renamed it after his 2008 chart-topper "Good Time." Each floor now sports a different personality, showcasing Jackson's varied interests and hobbies. On the first floor, "AJ's Honky Tonk" prominently features live country music, while the second-floor "GT Bar" offers a sports- and car-themed atmosphere. The "Hullbilly Bar" on the third floor is proving to be one of the venue's biggest draws -- it's modeled after Jackson's Merritt Sportfish boat seen in his music videos for "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" and "Long Way to Go." That level also features karaoke and live music. The rooftop "Star Bar" caps AJ's Good Time Bar, providing a panoramic view encompassing the historic Ryman Auditorium, Broadway, Nissan Stadium and all of downtown Music City from its vantage point four stories above the stretch of road commonly called the "Honky Tonk Highway." As sole owner and visionary behind the venue, Jackson is known to make appearances at AJ's during the week and when not on the road. He's also a majority owner in ACME Feed & Seed, located just blocks away at 1st Avenue and Broadway.