Fri Jul 17 2026

9:00 PM (Doors 8:30 PM)

The Bluebird Cafe

4104 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, TN 37215

The Bluebird Cafe

4104 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, TN 37215

All Ages

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There are 18 tables, 8 bar seats and 8 church pew seats available for reservation. The remaining pew seats for this show are not reserved in advance. These seats are available on a first come/first served basis when doors open. 

Ticket reservations at The Bluebird Cafe are an agreement to pay the cover charge and applicable taxes/fees and to meet the $15.00 per seat food and/or drink minimum.

Ticket holders may cancel their reservation for a full refund of the ticket price and applicable tax (excluding ticketing fees) if the cancellation is made at least 48 hours before the scheduled showtime. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the show are non-refundable. To cancel, please email info@bluebirdcafe.com or call 615-383-1461. Phone line hours are Monday-Friday, 12-4 pm.

Note: When making reservations, choose the table you would like and then add the number of seats you need to your cart by using the + button. You are NOT reserving an entire table if you choose 1 (by choosing 1, you are reserving 1 seat). We reserve ALL seats at each table. If you are a smaller party at a larger table, you will be seated with guests outside your party.


In The Round with Bernie Nelson, Jeremy Bussey, Mark Irwin & AJ Kross

  • On sale soon
  • Mon Jul 13 2026
  • 8:00AM CDT

  • Bernie Nelson

    Country

    Like new strings on a well-traveled guitar, Bernie Nelson is both timely and timeless. Bernie’s rich, country vocals and well-crafted lyrics comfortably draw you in at his sellout shows.

    With his roots seated deep in the truest form of country music, Bernie attributes his selection and conviction with his songs to his closeness with country’s best like Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Townes Van Zant and the more modern Garth Brooks and Chris LeDoux.

    A favorite at the world famous Bluebird Cafe, Bernie has also graced the stages alongside his legendary friends like Darryl Worley, Tracy Lawrence, Lee Roy Parnell and many others.

    Bernie is both a talented singer but also well loved for his connection with his audiences drawing them in with his stories of life both in his early years on Music Row and of his endless encounters on Life’s highway. His stories are just as much a part of his shows as his award winning songs.

    Bernie has been blessed with a successful career both as a songwriter and entertainer. His songs have sold over 25 million copies with multi-platinum cuts on the works of major artists such as Conway Twitty, Ricky Van Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Wynonna, Colin Raye, Confederate Railroad, Chris Ledoux, Kris Kristofferson, John Anderson and many more.

    Bernie achieved ‘Million-Airplay’ status on his # 1 hit, ‘Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind’ with Confederate Railroad. Most recently he’s enjoyed success with cuts on Mark Wills’ ‘Looking For America; Montgomery Gentry’s ‘Damn Baby’ and Tracy Lawrence’s ‘The Ride’ and ‘Heaven For A While.’

  • Jeremy Bussey

    Country

    Jeremy Bussey, hailing from the small town of Sylvan Springs, Alabama, just outside of Birmingham, has risen to prominence as one of Nashville’s most sought-after songwriters. His journey began when he moved to Nashville with the goal of honing his craft and making a name for himself in the world of country music. That determination paid off when he landed a publishing deal with Universal and later signed with Spirit Music Nashville, solidifying his presence in the industry.

    Over the years, Jeremy has built a reputation as the “go-to guy” for impactful lyrics and innovative song ideas. His ability to craft songs that resonate with listeners has earned him widespread acclaim, culminating in a 2019 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Country Song. This recognition stands as a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.

    Bussey’s songs have been recorded by some of country music’s biggest stars, including Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Ashley McBryde, Chase Rice, Tyler Farr, Thompson Square, and Lonestar. His ability to write across a wide range of styles has made him a versatile force in the industry. In addition to his success with artists, Jeremy has also seen his work featured in major television and film projects, including campaigns for Pepsi and Ram Trucks, as well as popular TV shows like *The Real Housewives of Dallas* and *Heart of Dixie*.

    With multiple accolades and a proven track record, Jeremy Bussey continues to be a dominant figure in Nashville’s songwriting scene, known for his emotional depth and ability to create songs that stand the test of time.

  • Mark Irwin

    Classic Country

    Former Bluebird Cafe bartender Mark Irwin co-wrote Alan Jackson's first number one hit "Here In The Real World", a two time CMA Song of the Year nominee and winner of the Music City News’ Award for Song of the Year 1990.  As well as having songs on Alan Jackson's more recent CD “DRIVE” and Garth Brooks' “THE LOST SESSIONS”, Mark co-wrote the singles, "Bama Breeze" for Jimmy Buffet and "That's How They Do It In Dixie" for Hank WIlliams Jr. (featuring Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich and Van Zandt).
     
    Recently, Mark was a co-writer of the Tyler Farr number one hit single "Redneck Crazy", Thomas Rhett’s "Front Porch Junkies" and had 3 songs on the Tim McGraw CD "Two Lanes of Freedom"…including the number one hit song "Highway Don't Care", featuring Taylor Swift on guest vocals and Keith Urban on guitar.
     
    Mark is also cowriter of Tim McGraw's recent single "Looking For That Girl" and Blake Shelton's number one hit single, "Neon Light". Mark’s latest single was Chris Janson's "Power of Positive Drinking"
     
    A list of other artists who have recorded Mark’s songs are:                  
    Randy Travis, Martina McBride, George Jones, Faith Hill, Lee Brice, Thomas Rhett Julianne Hough, Bomshel, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jessie James, Tracey Lawrence, Sammy Kershaw, Chely Wright, Patty Loveless, Highway 101, The Whites, Chris LeDoux, Bucky Covington, Glen Campbell, Neal McCoy, The Dirt Drifters, Jaida Dreyer, Dakota Bradley and Austin Webb. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow also recorded one of Mark’s songs for her movie “Country Strong” costarring Tim McGraw.
      
    Recently, Mark had a song on Blake Shelton’s newest CD “If I’m Honest” called "Bet You Still Think About Me", also a song on new artist Drake White’s CD called "Story." And at present Mark is working with a number of young, signed Country Music artists….

  • AJ Kross

    Country

    Born and raised in a small town just outside of Bend, Oregon, AJ Kross began his music career at a very young age playing in a band with his mother and father. At age 3 AJ had already sang lead vocals on a national children’s album. By age of ten, AJ had branched out and started his own band that helped shape the artist that he is today.

    After spending a decade traveling around the Northwest AJ made the move to Nashville in pursuit of a career in Country music. During his first few years in Nashville he worked passionately on perfecting his craft as a songwriter making a goal to write at least two songs a day with hundreds of songwriters around town. After four years in Nashville AJ decided it was time to release his music as an artist, releasing his debut EP, “People Gonna Talk”.  Quickly after the release, the EP climbed the Country iTunes charts and AJ began to receive more recognition around town from songwriters and music executives. Since then AJ Kross has continued to write in preparation of yet another release set for early 2020.

    AJ has been influenced his entire career by such artists as: Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton and Johnny Cash. His voice has everything you would expect from a true Country artist and has been described by fellow songwriters as “honey poured over thunder”.  Keep an eye open for AJ Kross as he continues to make a name for himself in Music City. Head over to iTunes, Spotify and AJKross.com to check out some of his music.

In The Round with Bernie Nelson, Jeremy Bussey, Mark Irwin & AJ Kross

Fri Jul 17 2026 9:00 PM

(Doors 8:30 PM)

The Bluebird Cafe Nashville TN
  • On sale soon
  • Mon Jul 13 2026
  • 8:00AM CDT

All Ages

There are 18 tables, 8 bar seats and 8 church pew seats available for reservation. The remaining pew seats for this show are not reserved in advance. These seats are available on a first come/first served basis when doors open. 

Ticket reservations at The Bluebird Cafe are an agreement to pay the cover charge and applicable taxes/fees and to meet the $15.00 per seat food and/or drink minimum.

Ticket holders may cancel their reservation for a full refund of the ticket price and applicable tax (excluding ticketing fees) if the cancellation is made at least 48 hours before the scheduled showtime. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the show are non-refundable. To cancel, please email info@bluebirdcafe.com or call 615-383-1461. Phone line hours are Monday-Friday, 12-4 pm.

Note: When making reservations, choose the table you would like and then add the number of seats you need to your cart by using the + button. You are NOT reserving an entire table if you choose 1 (by choosing 1, you are reserving 1 seat). We reserve ALL seats at each table. If you are a smaller party at a larger table, you will be seated with guests outside your party.


Like new strings on a well-traveled guitar, Bernie Nelson is both timely and timeless. Bernie’s rich, country vocals and well-crafted lyrics comfortably draw you in at his sellout shows.

With his roots seated deep in the truest form of country music, Bernie attributes his selection and conviction with his songs to his closeness with country’s best like Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Townes Van Zant and the more modern Garth Brooks and Chris LeDoux.

A favorite at the world famous Bluebird Cafe, Bernie has also graced the stages alongside his legendary friends like Darryl Worley, Tracy Lawrence, Lee Roy Parnell and many others.

Bernie is both a talented singer but also well loved for his connection with his audiences drawing them in with his stories of life both in his early years on Music Row and of his endless encounters on Life’s highway. His stories are just as much a part of his shows as his award winning songs.

Bernie has been blessed with a successful career both as a songwriter and entertainer. His songs have sold over 25 million copies with multi-platinum cuts on the works of major artists such as Conway Twitty, Ricky Van Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Wynonna, Colin Raye, Confederate Railroad, Chris Ledoux, Kris Kristofferson, John Anderson and many more.

Bernie achieved ‘Million-Airplay’ status on his # 1 hit, ‘Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind’ with Confederate Railroad. Most recently he’s enjoyed success with cuts on Mark Wills’ ‘Looking For America; Montgomery Gentry’s ‘Damn Baby’ and Tracy Lawrence’s ‘The Ride’ and ‘Heaven For A While.’

Jeremy Bussey, hailing from the small town of Sylvan Springs, Alabama, just outside of Birmingham, has risen to prominence as one of Nashville’s most sought-after songwriters. His journey began when he moved to Nashville with the goal of honing his craft and making a name for himself in the world of country music. That determination paid off when he landed a publishing deal with Universal and later signed with Spirit Music Nashville, solidifying his presence in the industry.

Over the years, Jeremy has built a reputation as the “go-to guy” for impactful lyrics and innovative song ideas. His ability to craft songs that resonate with listeners has earned him widespread acclaim, culminating in a 2019 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Country Song. This recognition stands as a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.

Bussey’s songs have been recorded by some of country music’s biggest stars, including Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Ashley McBryde, Chase Rice, Tyler Farr, Thompson Square, and Lonestar. His ability to write across a wide range of styles has made him a versatile force in the industry. In addition to his success with artists, Jeremy has also seen his work featured in major television and film projects, including campaigns for Pepsi and Ram Trucks, as well as popular TV shows like *The Real Housewives of Dallas* and *Heart of Dixie*.

With multiple accolades and a proven track record, Jeremy Bussey continues to be a dominant figure in Nashville’s songwriting scene, known for his emotional depth and ability to create songs that stand the test of time.

Former Bluebird Cafe bartender Mark Irwin co-wrote Alan Jackson's first number one hit "Here In The Real World", a two time CMA Song of the Year nominee and winner of the Music City News’ Award for Song of the Year 1990.  As well as having songs on Alan Jackson's more recent CD “DRIVE” and Garth Brooks' “THE LOST SESSIONS”, Mark co-wrote the singles, "Bama Breeze" for Jimmy Buffet and "That's How They Do It In Dixie" for Hank WIlliams Jr. (featuring Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich and Van Zandt).
 
Recently, Mark was a co-writer of the Tyler Farr number one hit single "Redneck Crazy", Thomas Rhett’s "Front Porch Junkies" and had 3 songs on the Tim McGraw CD "Two Lanes of Freedom"…including the number one hit song "Highway Don't Care", featuring Taylor Swift on guest vocals and Keith Urban on guitar.
 
Mark is also cowriter of Tim McGraw's recent single "Looking For That Girl" and Blake Shelton's number one hit single, "Neon Light". Mark’s latest single was Chris Janson's "Power of Positive Drinking"
 
A list of other artists who have recorded Mark’s songs are:                  
Randy Travis, Martina McBride, George Jones, Faith Hill, Lee Brice, Thomas Rhett Julianne Hough, Bomshel, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jessie James, Tracey Lawrence, Sammy Kershaw, Chely Wright, Patty Loveless, Highway 101, The Whites, Chris LeDoux, Bucky Covington, Glen Campbell, Neal McCoy, The Dirt Drifters, Jaida Dreyer, Dakota Bradley and Austin Webb. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow also recorded one of Mark’s songs for her movie “Country Strong” costarring Tim McGraw.
  
Recently, Mark had a song on Blake Shelton’s newest CD “If I’m Honest” called "Bet You Still Think About Me", also a song on new artist Drake White’s CD called "Story." And at present Mark is working with a number of young, signed Country Music artists….

Born and raised in a small town just outside of Bend, Oregon, AJ Kross began his music career at a very young age playing in a band with his mother and father. At age 3 AJ had already sang lead vocals on a national children’s album. By age of ten, AJ had branched out and started his own band that helped shape the artist that he is today.

After spending a decade traveling around the Northwest AJ made the move to Nashville in pursuit of a career in Country music. During his first few years in Nashville he worked passionately on perfecting his craft as a songwriter making a goal to write at least two songs a day with hundreds of songwriters around town. After four years in Nashville AJ decided it was time to release his music as an artist, releasing his debut EP, “People Gonna Talk”.  Quickly after the release, the EP climbed the Country iTunes charts and AJ began to receive more recognition around town from songwriters and music executives. Since then AJ Kross has continued to write in preparation of yet another release set for early 2020.

AJ has been influenced his entire career by such artists as: Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton and Johnny Cash. His voice has everything you would expect from a true Country artist and has been described by fellow songwriters as “honey poured over thunder”.  Keep an eye open for AJ Kross as he continues to make a name for himself in Music City. Head over to iTunes, Spotify and AJKross.com to check out some of his music.