John Morgan

Headliner - John Morgan

With a style defined by melodic grit and a craftsman’s touch, John Morgan brings a blue-collar edge to country music rooted in the only life he’s ever known. Raised in the tiny town of Sylva in North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains, he grew up steeped in bluegrass tradition, touring the festival circuit each summer in a family band before shifting to songwriting, drawing inspiration from legends like Tony Rice and John Mayer. Now hailed as “a Music City songwriting star” (Tennessean), Morgan has penned songs for Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett, and an impressive 16 for Jason Aldean—including the #1 hits “Trouble With A Heartbreak” and the GRAMMY®-nominated, ACM Single of the Year “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood—as well as Aldean’s current single “Whiskey Drink.” Lauded by People as an “accomplished songwriter” and signed to Aldean’s Night Train Records (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville), Morgan has made his Grand Ole Opry debut and toured with Aldean, ERNEST, Riley Green, Nate Smith, and Jameson Rodgers. His breakout hit “Friends Like That,” featuring Aldean, is soaring into the Top 10 at country radio, with Billboard praising its “breezy melody and pulsing guitars” and the Tennessean calling it a “live concert favorite.” Now giving fans a taste of his range with tracks like “Crickets,” “I Know Better,” and “Long Ride Home,” John Morgan’s highly anticipated debut album, Carolina Blue, drops April 25.

Get more info on John Morgan by visiting his website!

Opener - Ryan and Rory

Ryan & Rory is the electrifying musical duo formed by Ryan Keith Follesé and Rory John Zak, whose instant creative connection began with a single phone call — a musical blind date set up by mutual friend Liz Morin. That conversation led to the birth of a partnership that blends Ryan’s award-winning songwriting chops and powerful vocals with Rory’s extraordinary musicianship, vocal command, and rare perfect pitch. Though their paths converged in Nashville, both artists had already built impressive resumes: Ryan, the son of legendary country songwriters, first rose to fame as frontman of the pop-rock band Hot Chelle Rae, while Rory cut his teeth performing over 300 shows a year, including a stint as the youngest lead singer at the Carolina Opry. Their debut EP, slated for release this spring, showcases a seamless fusion of classic and contemporary country, with rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling that reflect their shared passion and individual strengths. For Ryan & Rory, the magic lies not just in the music — but in the undeniable chemistry that brought it to life.

Get more info on Ryan and Rory by visiting their website!

Come early for a Home Cooked Meal! — Dine in at The Cascade Grill

Enjoy a hot, home-style dinner before the big show! With all-day breakfast, mountain-sized nachos, and mouth-watering burgers, The Cascade Grill has something for everyone to enjoy before the big show!

We encourage all our concert attendees to order off the full menu at the Cascade Grill before entering for the show!

See our menu here and learn more about The Cascade Grill!

Take the elevator home — stay at The Portlander Inn

Why worry about how you're getting home when you can stay at our on-site hotel? The Portlander Inn welcomes you to Portland with the cozy feel of a true Northwest lodge. All 100 guest rooms offer refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee pots, free wireless internet, direct-dial phones with voicemail and televisions with complimentary HBO and Showtime premium channels. Learn more and book your room here.

Event Policies:

ALL PURCHASES ON TICKETS ARE FINAL. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS of tickets with the exception of event cancellations.

Support acts are subject to change.

No re-entry permitted.

21+ event.

If a ticket type is not sold out, there are always tickets available to purchase at the door on the day of the concert.

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