Ernest at Choctaw Grand Theater

Ernest: Live From the South Tour at Choctaw Durant

CHOCTAW GRAND THEATER

Doors Open at 6:30pm Showtime at 8pm

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The New York Times calls Ernest a “writer of hit songs” and The Tennessean claims he’s “Nashville’s current songwriting kingpin.” Today he releases seven song project Live From The South – a cohesive piece built on Southern imagery and lyrical craftsmanship. This follows his recognition at Tuesday night’s BMI Awards as a creative force behind BMI Song of the Year, Post Malone’s all genre No. 1 smash “I Had Some Help” feat. Morgan Wallen. He also packed Ryman Auditorium earlier this month for two consecutive headliners with star-studded guests.

Guitar-picking, fiddle and pedal steel sonically define Live From The South, produced by ERNEST and Jacob Durrett. The new collection reflects ERNEST’s growth as an artist and comfortability in his own shoes – reveling in gratitude: family ties, simple faith, making a life for yourself. Collaborating with his inner circle, Live From The South features co-writes with Rhett Akins, Mark Holman, ERN’s Cadillac Music signees Chandler Walters, Cody Lohden, Rhys Rutherford and more.

The 4x ACM Award nominee, 3x CMA Triple Play Award winner and 3x Variety Hitmaker primed today’s project with the release of “Blessed.” The full project includes songs like “Hate A Small Town” that explores small town stereotypes like Friday night lights, embracing his southern roots: find a pull-off spot where you can park / fall in love and break a heart / there’s always gonna be something to talk about / it’s hard to hate a small town. 

Live From The South follows ERNEST’s lauded NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – one of 2024’s best albums of the year according to the Los Angeles Times. Kicking off in January in Denver, Colo., recently announced Live From The South Tour will hit Boston, New York and Houston – with new dates in Jackson Hole, Wy., Charlotte and Asheville, N.C., Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tenn. and more.