The AES Show Nashville 2026, will take place from Friday, October 30 to Sunday November 1 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing with it, "an extensive lineup of celebrated artists, producers and engineers to Music City. Three keynote interviews featuring Jack White, John McBride and Vince Gill will anchor a program of conversations, panel discussions and workshops exploring the artistry and technology behind exceptional audio."
Highlights include a keynote program, which will offer attendees an "up-close look at the careers and creative perspectives of 12-time Grammy®-winning musician, producer and entrepreneur Jack White; Blackbird Studio owner and The Blackbird Academy Institutional Director John McBride; and Vince Gill, the legendary artist, songwriter, and virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, who has earned 22 Grammy Awards, eight Academy of Country Music Awards, and 19 Country Music Association Awards. Vince Gill’s keynote interview will include long-time collaborator Justin Niebank (producer/engineer) and be moderated by Chuck Ainlay, focusing on the 50 Years From Home project. These one-on-one conversations will give attendees the opportunity to hear directly from three influential figures in music and recording."
Elsewhere, attendees can enjoy a "special session honoring Dolly Parton, hosted by producer and engineer Val Garay, who produced Parton’s album The Great Pretender and whose career encompasses five Grammy Awards, more than 100 gold and platinum records, an Emmy nomination and more than 125 million worldwide record sales. The program will also feature an interview with legendary artist Ronnie Milsap and a 3D Masterclass with acclaimed engineer and producer George Massenburg."
"The AES Show Nashville is an opportunity to hear the stories and details behind extraordinary recordings, award-winning productions, high-profile tours and take home ideas you can put to work,” said Graham Kirk, Nashville AES Convention Chair. “From our keynote guests to hands-on workshops, we’re bringing together the creative inspiration and practical knowledge that help audio professionals grow. Whether you’re building your career or bringing decades of experience, join us in Music City to learn, network with the movers and shakers of the industry, exchange ideas and make lifetime connections that can lead to your next great project."
According to a statement, "Further panels and workshops will cover live sound, collaboration in immersive music production and future-proofing studio infrastructure, among many other topics. Together, the sessions will connect creative insight with practical knowledge for engineers, producers, musicians, educators, students and audio professionals across disciplines.
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