Gram Parsons Tribute Concert 2026: Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello and More to Perform Ahead of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
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An all-star lineup featuring Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, The Black Crowes and Margo Price will honor country-rock pioneer Gram Parsons with a special tribute concert, A Song for Gram, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood, California.
Presented by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the concert will take place just three days before Parsons is posthumously inducted during the November 14 ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The evening will bring together artists from country, rock, Americana and folk to celebrate the musician whose groundbreaking combination of traditional country and rock helped shape generations of performers.
Tickets for A Song for Gram go on sale Thursday, October 22, at 10 a.m. Pacific (1 p.m. Eastern) through the Troubadour's official website.
A Song for Gram: Complete Tribute Concert Lineup
The November 11 concert will feature performances by:
Emmylou Harris
Elvis Costello
The Black Crowes
Margo Price
The Head and the Heart
Grace Potter
Jesse Welles
Madison Cunningham
Grahame Lesh
Harper Simon
Jim Lauderdale
Beachwood Sparks will provide what organizers describe as "cosmic accompaniment" throughout the evening.
Among the performers, Emmylou Harris shares a particularly important connection to Parsons. The two formed a musical partnership in the early 1970s, recording and performing together before his death in 1973.
Harris appeared on both of Parsons' solo albums, GP and Grievous Angel, contributing to recordings that helped establish the country-rock sound he had spent years developing. Their duets, including "Love Hurts" and "We'll Sweep Out the Ashes in the Morning," remain important recordings in both artists' catalogs.
Elvis Costello is another longtime admirer of Parsons' music. He contributed to the 1999 tribute album Return of the Grievous Angel: A Tribute to Gram Parsons, which featured artists interpreting songs from throughout Parsons' career.
Gram Parsons' 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Parsons is among the artists selected for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026, receiving recognition for his influence on the development of rock and American roots music.
His induction comes during what would have been his 80th birthday year. Born November 5, 1946, Parsons died on September 19, 1973, at just 26 years old.
Although his recording career was relatively brief, his influence on country and rock music extended far beyond his lifetime.
Parsons championed a style he called "Cosmic American Music," blending traditional country, rock, gospel, folk and soul at a time when the musical boundaries between those genres were considerably more rigid.
His career included work with the International Submarine Band before joining The Byrds, where he played a significant role in the group's move toward country music on its influential 1968 album Sweetheart of the Rodeo.
He later co-founded the Flying Burrito Brothers with Chris Hillman. The band's 1969 album The Gilded Palace of Sin became an important recording in the development of country rock.
Parsons continued exploring that sound through his solo albums, GP in 1973 and Grievous Angel, released after his death in 1974.
His influence can be heard in the music of artists ranging from the Eagles and Emmylou Harris to later generations of alternative country and Americana performers. His work also helped establish a musical foundation that continues to connect country and rock artists today.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction recognizes a musician whose contribution to American music has grown increasingly significant in the decades since his death.
A Song for Gram Concert Tickets and Event Details
Event: A Song for Gram — Celebrating Gram Parsons' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Venue: The Troubadour
Location: 9081 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California
Doors: 7:00 p.m. Pacific
Ticket On-Sale Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Ticket On-Sale Time: 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Tickets: A Song for Gram — Official Troubadour Ticket Information
Gram Parsons Tribute Concert to Benefit Mental Health and Recovery Organizations
In addition to honoring Parsons' musical legacy, A Song for Gram will benefit two nonprofit organizations providing addiction recovery and mental health support.
Friendly House L.A. has supported women recovering from addiction since 1951. The Los Angeles organization provides residential recovery services and resources for women navigating addiction, trauma and mental health challenges.
Backline is a national nonprofit serving music industry professionals and their families. Its services include mental health referrals, case management, therapy grants, crisis support and wellness programs designed around the challenges of working in the music industry.
The concert is co-produced by Polly Parsons and Vector Management in partnership with the Gram Parsons Estate and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
With performers spanning several generations of country, rock and Americana music, A Song for Gram will celebrate an artist whose recordings continue to influence musicians more than five decades after his death.