Trey Hensley

GRAMMY® Award-winning musician and singer/songwriter Trey Hensley has made a lasting mark across the bluegrass, Americana, folk and roots music worlds. He has been referred to as “Nashville’s hottest young player” by Acoustic Guitar magazine and was voted the 2023 and 2025 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Guitar Player of the Year.

Raised in East Tennessee and immersed in bluegrass, Hensley has built his reputation on tone, timing, and a clear melodic voice. He made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry at age 11, and has collaborated with legends such as Johnny Cash, Vince Gill, Earl Scruggs, Dolly Parton, Taj Mahal, Tommy Emmanuel, Peter Frampton, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Rodney Crowell, Little Feat and more.

Hensley spent a decade touring and recording with resophonic guitar virtuoso Rob Ickes. With two solo albums in the works (a bluegrass record produced by seven-time Grammy winner Brent Maher and a Bryan Sutton–produced country release) and a 2024 IBMA nomination for Guitar Player of the Year, Hensley is stepping into a new chapter as a solo artist.

As a solo artist, Hensley blends all of the things he loves to play – western swing, blues, bluegrass, and straight-ahead country.

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Evan Blackerby & the Bandwagon

Opening the show is Evan Blackerby & the Bandwagon. For three decades, Evan has relentlessly cultivated a unique musical voice that melds alt-blues, Americana, and folk rock with his unpolished honesty and ability to craft a song worth listening to. After turning 41 and losing his job in 2022, he declared himself a full-time musician and has played more than 600 shows since. His 2025 debut album, Hop on the Bandwagon, is an eclectic and energetic exploration of the passage of time, hope in the midst of upheaval, and the freedom found in pursuing truth. The Bandwagon includes Brett Morgan Thompson on guitar, Lelan James Estes on bass, Ralph Butcher on drums, and Michael Van Patter on keys.

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ADDITIONAL CONCERT DETAILS

•  Ticket purchases are nonrefundable
•  Concerts take place rain or shine
•  Admission gates open at 5:45 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m.
• This concert takes place in our uncovered outdoor amphitheater. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating in the grass.
• Here in the mountains, the weather forecast can change quickly. We recommend bringing layers and a rain jacket or umbrella in the event of a passing rain shower.
• Guests are welcome to bring a picnic or purchase from our on-site food vendor. No alcohol is allowed, per National Park/Blue Ridge Parkway policies.
•  Food vendor selection is not guaranteed –  we recommended bringing water and snacks in case food vendor lines are long or they run out of food
•  Alcohol, drones, pop-up tents, and tables are not allowed in the amphitheater
•  Dogs are permitted at most shows with the following rules: dogs must always be on leash; guests with dogs are only permitted to sit on the hillside above the rock walls and not in the main seating area below the rock walls; guests must clean up after their dogs; if a dog’s behavior is interfering with other patrons’ enjoyment of the show, the guest and dog may be asked to leave the amphitheater and no refund will be given.

The Bluffs Restaurant will offer food and beverages for purchase during the concert. Visitors may bring their own food and beverages into the amphitheater. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. 

Assistive listening devices are available for use during concerts. Guests wishing to borrow a free device should email info@blueridgemusiccenter.org in advance of their visit.

For more information, view our concert FAQs