Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson Bring a Night of Big Voices to Bridgestone
Two of the most jaw-dropping voices in American music, one Nashville stage. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Josh Groban plays Bridgestone Arena with special guest Jennifer Hudson — a double bill that reads like a vocal masterclass with a ticket stub attached.
The Headliner: Two Decades of That Voice
Josh Groban's career started with a phone call: legendary producer David Foster needed a last-minute stand-in to rehearse with Celine Dion at the 1999 Grammy rehearsals, and the unknown teenager he called stunned the room. The debut album that followed went multi-platinum, and 2003's Closer — powered by “You Raise Me Up” — turned Groban into a global phenomenon. More than 35 million records later, he's conquered a second frontier: Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and rave reviews as the demon barber himself in the acclaimed revival of Sweeney Todd. Live, he pairs that classically-leaning baritone with disarming, self-deprecating humor — the guy is genuinely funny, and then he opens his mouth to sing and the whole arena goes still.
The Special Guest: An EGOT in the Opening Slot
As if that weren't enough, the evening opens with Jennifer Hudson — one of the rare performers in history to complete the EGOT. From her star-making turn on American Idol to the Academy Award for Dreamgirls, two Grammys, an Emmy, and the Tony that completed the set, Hudson doesn't perform songs so much as detonate them. Her Aretha Franklin in Respect reminded everyone whose vocal lineage she carries. An artist of this stature in a support slot is a genuine rarity — treat her set as essential, not optional.
Why This Show Is Worth It
Big voices reward big rooms, and Bridgestone's scale gives both singers the canvas they need. Expect soaring ballads, Broadway moments, and the very real possibility of a duet that melts the building. This is the show to bring the family member who “doesn't really do concerts” — they'll be misty-eyed by the third song and thanking you for a year.
The Venue: Bridgestone Arena
Bridgestone Arena has anchored the corner of Fifth and Broadway since 1996 — home of the Predators, host of the CMA Awards, and the room every major tour routes through Nashville. For a vocal-forward show like this one, its acoustics and clean sightlines from every level make it feel far more intimate than 17,000 seats should.
Practical Info
Doors typically open about an hour before the music — verify times on your ticket. The garages along Demonbreun and Fourth/Fifth Avenues are closest, and reserving online ahead saves real stress on a weeknight. Dinner options abound: white-tablecloth rooms up Fourth Avenue, Assembly Food Hall across from the arena, and everything between. A Tuesday show means lighter Broadway crowds afterward — perfect for a post-show stroll to the pedestrian bridge with the skyline lit up.
Get Your Tickets
Groban and Hudson on the same ticket is the kind of pairing that doesn't come around twice. Get your seats for June 16 and prepare to be sung at — gloriously.
