BMI, NMAAM + Analog Present Gramps Morgan

DOORS: 7 PM / SHOW: 8 PM

GA: FREE

RESERVED: $20

21+.

NO REFUNDS.

ABOUT GRAMPS MORGAN

Roy "Gramps" Morgan is a three-time Grammy Award-winning artist and 14-time Grammy nominee known as the King of Country Reggae. He first rose to prominence as a member of the legendary reggae family band Morgan Heritage, whose 2015 album Strictly Roots topped the Reggae charts and won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2016. The group earned further nominations for Avrakedabra (2017) and for their work on Sting and Shaggy's 44/876.

Gramps launched his solo career with 2 Sides of My Heart, Volume 1, earning national attention with an appearance on Good Morning America. He toured with India.Arie, John Legend, and reggae icon Buju Banton. His collaboration with India.Arie on the 2009 hit single "Therapy" reached #22 on Billboard's R&B and Adult Contemporary charts, marking his highest-charting single to date. Their creative synergy continued with further collaborations, including "Thy Will Be Done" from India.Arie's SongVersation album and her contribution to Gramps' 2012 album Reggae Music Lives.

Despite his successful solo ventures, Gramps has remained dedicated to Morgan Heritage while expanding his own musical vision. In 2012, he relocated to Nashville, a city he fell in love with while touring with India.Arie. Today, he resides in Music City with his wife, cell and developmental biologist Dr. Annabelle Morgan, and their children.

Recorded in Nashville, "People Like You" became the first product of the Morgan-Reid collaboration, a heartfelt tribute to frontline heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic and two dearly departed figures: Gramps' uncle and Morgan Heritage producer Robert "Bobby Digital" Dixon.

"I grew up listening to soul and reggae music," Gramps explained, "but when we would make Sunday dinner-we called it 'rice and peas day'. All we listened to was old reggae and country songs. I developed a great appreciation for country music and always wanted to create music that celebrated both reggae and country."

Songs like "Runaway Bay" serve as love letters to Jamaica, incorporating 1950s ska, a precursor to reggae-blended with country instrumentation. Gramps has performed for the famed "Parrot Head" audiences of Jimmy Buffett in Key West and Gulf Shores, Alabama, and shared Nashville stages with Old Dominion and in a tribute to Dean Dillon, songwriter for Kenny Chesney and George Strait.

"I want my music to transport listeners to the beach, sipping rum from a pineapple," Gramps said.

Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy

Gramps is also a dynamic entrepreneur and humanitarian. He has launched ventures in food, beverage, and fashion, including the Gramps Morgan Rum line and Morgan Heritage Brand lifestyle collection. He co-owns The Tenn, a Nashville music venue promoting cross-genre collaboration.

As a member of the Grammy Board for the Nashville chapter, Gramps continues to serve his artistic community. He supports global education and youth empowerment initiatives in Jamaica, Africa, and the U.S., contributing to clean water and creative arts programs.

Legacy

Blending reggae with country and soul crooning, Gramps Morgan appeals to fans of Ken Boothe, Toots Hibbert, Jimmy Buffett, and Kenny Chesney. His music is a sonic bridge between cultures-a soundtrack for the "Islander" in all of us. With heart, hustle, and harmony, Gramps is not just a voice of a genre-he is a movement.

Parking for Analog ticket holders is just $10 flat in our on-site garage—available exclusively for guests attending shows at Analog at Hutton Hotel.

Before the lights dim and the first note hits, indulge in an evening of elevated dining at Evelyn’s, where timeless American flavors meet a touch of Southern sophistication. As an Analog ticket holder, enjoy 15% off your meal—because a night of exceptional music deserves an equally refined prelude.