Country Music Stars to Light Up ESPN Show from Nashville
ESPN’s popular college football pregame show, College GameDay, is making its way to Nashville this Saturday. This highly anticipated event will precede the matchup between No. 15 Missouri and No. 10 Vanderbilt. The broadcast will take place live from Wyatt Lawn, where country music stars Kenny Chesney and Dierks Bentley are scheduled to perform.
Star Performances
Kenny Chesney, known for his electrifying performances, will take the stage with his hit song “Get Along.” Chesney’s notable accolades include over 200 major stadium shows and eight Entertainer of the Year Awards. This appearance coincides with his upcoming induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the release of his new album, HEART LIFE MUSIC, on November 4, 2025.
Dierks Bentley, a multi-CMA Award winner and Vanderbilt alumnus, will also perform. He plans to kick off his set with his award-winning No. 1 hit “What Was I Thinkin” and include his recently released song “IYKYK.”
Broadcast Details
- Event: College GameDay
- Date: Saturday
- Time: 8 AM to 11 AM (9 AM to noon ET)
- Location: Wyatt Lawn, Nashville
Historical Context
This marks only the second time Vanderbilt has hosted GameDay, with the previous occurrence dating back to 2008. Notably, the Commodores are experiencing their best start in 75 years under the leadership of coach Clark Lea. They have achieved their highest AP ranking since 1947.
Conversely, the Missouri Tigers are making their seventh appearance on GameDay, their first since the 2014 season. The enthusiasm for this weekend’s events is already building in Nashville.
GameDay Team
Rece Davis will host the show for his 11th season, supported by a formidable lineup of analysts. They include:
- Kirk Herbstreit
- Desmond Howard
- Pat McAfee
- Nick Saban
The crew will also feature college football insider Pete Thamel and betting analyst ‘Stanford Steve’ Coughlin, along with correspondents Jen Lada and Jess Sims, all contributing to an exciting edition of College GameDay this fall.
