The Fray at Ryman Auditorium

How to Save a Life: The 20th Anniversary Tour

The Ryman Auditorium — Nashville’s beloved Mother Church of music and countless good times —is so hype to welcome The Fray to our stage this summer on Tuesday, August 12th, as they bring their How To Save A Life 20th Anniversary Tour to town. We’re talking soaring melodies, emotional lyrics, and the kind of mid-2000s nostalgia that hits in all the right places. And with their brand new EP The Fray Is Back still echoing through playlists everywhere, this tour isn’t just a walk down memory lane—it’s a full-on, present-day revival of one of the most iconic bands of their era.

This Nashville stop is a major moment on the tour—an intimate, emotional night at one of the most storied venues in the country. With twenty U.S. dates and even more scattered across the globe, this run is the band’s most expansive in years. And considering the amount of sold-out shows on the list already, you’ll want to grab those tickets early. This is one of those blink-and-you-miss-it, “remember-when” nights you’ll be talking about years from now.

Let’s recap, just in case you need a quick refresher on why The Fray holds such a special place in the hearts of fans. Originally formed in Denver back in 2002 by Isaac Slade and Joe King, the band’s debut album How To Save A Lifeskyrocketed them into global fame. The title track became an anthem, and the album itself? Certified four-times platinum in the U.S. alone. Their follow-up record debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, and ever since, The Fray has been known for their emotional pull, introspective lyrics, and cinematic, piano-driven sound. They carved a niche that few could imitate and helped define the emotional landscape of 2000s pop-rock.

Now, with Isaac stepping away and Joe King leading the charge, the band’s current lineup feels refreshed—but still undeniably Fray. They're not here to rehash old glory days; they're here to prove the music still hits just as hard.

So rally your group chat, dig out your iPod-era playlists, and get ready for one of the most heartfelt nights of the summer. The Ryman’s going to be glowing with old memories and brand new moments. We’ll see you there!