Proving to be a red-hot year, Rural Rock and Roll standouts Southall made their debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, last Wednesday (6/25). Taking part in this year’s historic OPRY 100 celebration, the band graced the biggest stage in Country music to deliver a one-of-a-kind performance of “Scared Money” and “Why” to a packed house. 

“Can’t tell you what it means to be able to do this,” shared front man Read Southall from the circle. “We’re just glad to be a part of this, and glad to be here tonight. Thank y’all for listening to our racket a little bit.”

Fresh off their set, the band chatted side stage with Opry announcer Kelly Sutton about the special performance and explained what it was like to share the milestone moment with their families in attendance. Watch here. 

Southall's debut even caught the attention of GRAMMY.com, who ranked the event as one of “three notable moments [that] occurred in June 2025 alone” for the Red Dirt genre. 

Making a splash on and off stage, the group was greeted with a career accomplishment backstage as well. Their first RIAA GOLD-certified hit, “Why,” reached PLATINUM status, further calling for a plaque celebration directly following their bucket list appearance.

Continuing their Music City takeover, the Red Dirt rockers put on a knockout show for fans at Chief’s on Broadway the following night (6/26). Putting Southall’s 10 YEARS OF SIX STRING SORROW TOUR on full display – an ode to their 2015 opus, Six String Sorrow – they delivered essential album cuts like “Moon and Back,” “Keystone Clan,” and “Gunshy,” in addition to favorites from their self-titled record such as “Scared Money” and “Get Busy (Till It’s Done).” They even teased unreleased tracks for the SOLD-OUT crowd. 

Southall is bringing massive hit shows nationwide as audiences are clamoring for more. Tacking their latest Nashville headlining set among their roster of SOLD-OUT shows, the list includes The Burl in Lexington, KY, Tumbleweed Dance Hall in their birthplace of Stillwater, OK, The Rev Room in Little Rock, AR, Floore's Country Store in Helotes, TX, and The Backyard in Waco, TX.

Next on their impressive run, they’re on deck for support slots with Whiskey Myers, Ole 60, and ZZ Top, in addition to a slew of major festivals including Austin City Limits Music Festival, Peacemaker Festival, Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo, and more. For tickets and more information on Southall’s tour dates, visit here. 

Boasting nearly 700 MILLION career streams, Southall has spent the last decade building a rabid grassroots following. Winning over crowds while headlining across the country, they’ve also opened for Jamey Johnson, Chase Rice, and Blackberry Smoke. Currently in the studio, stay tuned for more from Southall.

ABOUT SOUTHALL:
Founding member Read Southall hails from Oklahoma and is joined in the six-piece group by Reid Barber, Jeremee Knipp, Braxton Curliss, John Tyler Perry, and Ryan Wellman. Southall's musical influences range from Country to Rock to Metal and everything in between, making for a wholly original sound that Rolling Stone described as “infuse[ing] rock and metal into the band’s coffee shop vibe.” The guitar-driven band never loses focus on meaningful lyrics, penning tunes that speak to every aspect of life and help drive a Rock and Roll experience for their audience, whether they're listening at home or at a packed show. The act throws gas on the fire beneath their fast-rising career with their last release, Southall – the raw and explosive self-titled album released via Smoklahoma Records. Southall's 2021’s For the Birds features the epic six-minute long single "Where We Belong" and “impressive standout” (Raised Rowdy) “Rose Gold” and follows their 2017 album Borrowed Time, which includes their RIAA PLATINUM-certified single "Why." Full of ‘70s Soul, Country-inspired lyricism, and Rock and Roll heart, their music draws packed crowds and evokes old-school Country and early Grunge all at once. Celebrating a decade of Southall, the band is currently out on their headlining 10 YEARS OF SIX STRING SORROW TOUR. Boasting nearly 700 MILLION career streams, Southall are currently in the studio with new music promised soon.

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