Ernest at Irving Plaza

Live From The South 2026

YEEEEEHAWWWWW, cowboys and cowgirls! Y’all ready for a ho-down?! ‘Cause Irving Plaza is getting ready to turn into one big honky tonk this Friday on March 27 when ERNEST takes the stage for his Live From The South Tour — a 26-city run that’s got fans from Nashville to Fort Worth to Indio New York City - and all of us are buzzing louder than a summer night in Nashville. This one’s all about good vibes, good stories, and that classic Southern charm Ernest does best. And whether it’s your first night here at Irving Plaza or you’re a certified weekend warrior, we can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! 

Born and raised in Music City, Ernest Keith Smith has gone from writing hits for country giants like Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and Sam Hunt to becoming one of the most exciting voices in country music himself - finally making his own path and putting the spotlight on himself. His songwriting feels like your favorite old sweater: raw, relatable, and southern as sweet tea. And y’all, his performances? Pure electricity. With over 10 million monthly listeners across all streaming platforms, and major hits like Flower Shops, Miss That Girl, and Kiss of Death that broke the Billboard Hot 100, it’s safe to say Ernest has carved his own lane in modern country. And FINALLY, we get to see our boy as the main act to the show rather than being first up. Fans can expect a set that hits every corner of his sound: the heartbreakers, the honky tonk anthems, and those slow-burn ballads that make you want to roll the windows down while going 95 down your favorite backroad. And joining him on stage this time around will be none other than Chandler Walters, an up-and-coming artist from the South who’s been blowing up on the web and is now making his first big debut. Together, they’re bringing Nashville straight to the heart of Manhattan — and quite frankly, we’re ready for it to get real country up in here, real fast.

So here’s the deal party people: a chart-topping Nashville artist, a southern-fried setlist, one of New York’s most iconic venues, and a Friday night made for boot-stompin’ and beer by the boat load?’? Yeah — you’d be out of your mind to miss this one. Grab your hat, shine your favorite boots, and get ready for the best rager of the season. It’s about to get mad southern here in Manhattan. See you on the dance floor.