Craig Campbell To Perform Class of ’89 Album At Chief’s On Broadway

July 3, 2024 Concert To Include Hits From Past Albums

In April, Craig Campbell released his passionate Class of ’89 album, six songs representing the core influences who helped mold his desire to pursue a career as an artist and songwriter. On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, he will perform the album in its entirety live on stage at Chief’s on Broadway in Nashville. Tickets must be reserved and are available HERE.

“I cut my musical teeth and got my big break performing on Broadway, so it only made sense to go back there and perform songs that had such an impact on my career,” said Craig. “To get to play them back to back and explain what each one means to me is going to be a blast.”

Included on Class of ’89 are “Killin’ Time” by Clint Black, “Too Cold At Home” by Mark Chesnutt, Restless Heart’s “Bluest Eyes In Texas,” “On The Other Hand” by Randy Travis, “Be My Baby Tonight” by John Michael Montgomery, and Travis Tritt’s “Anymore.”

Craig recently played “Killin’ Time” for Clint Black and shared what the song meant to him and his career. The two sang an acoustic version of the song in the studio, which Craig posted on his socials. He also had the opportunity to share with Randy Travis that singing “On The Other Hand” is the song that made his wife, Mindy, fall in love with him.

In a move unique in the Nashville music scene, Craig enlisted his friends from his days performing on Lower Broadway and road musicians to record all of the tracks. “These are guys I spent years with on the road. When it came time to go into the studio, I knew there was no other band that could play these songs the way I wanted better than my boys. Thank you David Black, Shawn, Aaron, David Karns, Jamie, Tyler and David Spires!” All seven musicians will be with him on stage to perform the album at Chief’s.

The Class of ‘89 album cover was a photo taken by a local photographer in Craig’s home town of Lyons, Georgia after he won his first talent show singing “Be My Baby Tonight.” The photo is the perfect representation of where he was when all of this music came into his life.

Fans who miss the Chief’s on Broadway performance can catch him headlining the Murfreesboro Celebration Under The Stars 4^th of July festivities at The Fountains at Gateway in Murfreesboro, Tennessee the next evening. He heads north of the border on July 6 for a performance at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival on Prince Edward Island in Canada.

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He spent the next several years paying his dues as a demo singer by day and Lower Broadway gigger by night. He connected with fellow South Georgia native Luke Bryan and started touring as his keyboard player. A year and a half long keyboard stint with Tracy Byrd soon followed, and he took over as bandleader down at The Stage on Tuesday nights on his non-touring days. His smooth chops and hot blooded stage presence caught the eye of industry execs and in 2009, Campbell signed his first record deal.

His debut single, “Family Man,” hit the Billboard top 15 in 2011. “Outta My Head” cracked the top 15, and catchy tune “Fish” garnered more than 10 million demand streams. His 2014 breakout hit “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” was on its way up the charts when Campbell got the unexpected news that his label had closed. He and his devoted team continued to press radio stations around the country, so much so that the single ended an impressive run well inside the Top 10, which is unheard of for a song with no financial backing.

A deal with Red Bow Records, a division of the Broken Bow umbrella, yielded the top 40 “Tomorrow Tonight” followed by his most poignant and well-known work to date, “Outskirts of Heaven.” “Outskirts” showcased Campbell’s vulnerability and deep-rooted faith and was praised by Rolling Stone and Taste of Country, among others.

The impact of “Outskirts” prompted media appearances and memorable performances at nationally televised NFL games, the TODAY show, CMA Fest, and the Grand Ole Opry, the latter of which he has made over 50 appearances to date. And in a full circle moment, he reunited with buddy Luke Bryan on his 2017 Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day Tour.

In the summer of 2018, Campbell released his first new music in five years with his “See You Try” EP on Broken Bow. The title track became an instant crowd pleaser with its confident, flirty lyrics and boot stompin’ melody. The EP also found a home for both an electric and acoustic version of “Outskirts of Heaven.” Campbell and Broken Bow mutually parted ways in August of 2018. After a two-year break, he launched Grindstone Records and has been busy recording and releasing his own music as well as signing other artists to his label.

Craig and his wife Mindy accomplished a longtime dream of opening Grindstone Cowboy in their home of Eagleville last year. The coffee shop, restaurant and music venue has become a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike and was recently featured on Tennessee Crossroads.

The 10th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge was held during CMA Fest 2024 week and raised over $28,000 the Kenny Campbell Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Craig to honor his father who lost his battle with Colorectal Cancer at age 36. 

In 2022, Craig and his wife Mindy opened Grindstone Cowboy in their adopted home town of Eagleville, TN. The coffee shop, restaurant and music venue has become a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike and received Ruthies Awards for best “Local Coffee Shop” and “Live Music/Concert Venue.” They are currently building out their second location in Shelbyville, TN.