A small group of local musicians Are swingin’ the doors back open to preserve the legacy of the Ernest Tubb Record Shop and keep E.T.’s song alive. It’s all about the records, live music, and the Nashville roots that make this landmark sing—just like it always has. So saddle up and get ready to ride into the next chapter of country music history, right here in the place where it all began.

Since 1947, the Ernest Tubb Record Shop has been a stomping ground for music fans, rising talents, and legendary stars. By day, it welcomed enthusiasts searching for inspiration; by night, it set the stage for the iconic Midnite Jamboree, featuring legends like Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and the Texas Troubadour himself.
       As we dust it off to keep that record spinnin’, take a peek behind the curtain to thumb through our inspiration, milestones, and a few throwbacks to E.T.