Fender Telecaster 75th Anniversary Celebrated with All-Star Nashville Concert and New Guitar Collection
On May 4, 2026, Fender celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster guitar with a unique all-star concert named 'Tele Town' at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The lineup featured Sheryl Crow (honored by Andrea Benz and Maggie Baugh), Emma Zinck (paying tribute to Chrissie Hynde), John Oates, Larkin Poe with surprise guest Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, Ricky Skaggs, Jack White, and Brad Paisley. The highlight of the evening was 86-year-old James Burton receiving the prototype 'Lost Paisley' guitar from Paisley. The concert concluded with 14 guitarists performing on Telecasters. The next day, Fender's Artist Showroom in East Nashville was showcased, emphasizing its focus on artists. CEO Edward 'Bud' Cole highlighted the Telecaster's significance for musicians, referencing Jimmy Page and Jonny Greenwood. Fender also introduced the 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection, featuring five models. Jack White expressed his excitement about collaborating with Fender on the Triplecaster guitar, describing it as a dream instrument.
Key facts
- Tele Town concert held at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on May 4, 2026.
- Event celebrated 75 years of the Fender Telecaster.
- Performers included Sheryl Crow, John Oates, Larkin Poe, Billy Gibbons, Ricky Skaggs, Jack White, Brad Paisley, and James Burton.
- James Burton, 86, received the prototype 'Lost Paisley' guitar from Brad Paisley.
- Fender's Artist Showroom in East Nashville is unmarked and not on Google Maps.
- Fender CEO Edward 'Bud' Cole highlighted Jimmy Page's use of Telecaster on Led Zeppelin's first album.
- Fender released five 75th Anniversary Telecaster models.
- Jack White's Triplecaster guitar was developed over five years with Fender.
Entities
Artists
- Sheryl Crow
- Andrea Benz
- Maggie Baugh
- Emma Zinck
- Chrissie Hynde
- John Oates
- Larkin Poe
- Rebecca Lovell
- Megan Lovell
- Billy Gibbons
- ZZ Top
- Ricky Skaggs
- Waylon Jennings
- Jack White
- Brad Paisley
- James Burton
- The Everly Brothers
- Johnny Cash
- Joni Mitchell
- Suzi Quatro
- Keith Richards
- Elvis Presley
- Jimmy Page
- Jonny Greenwood
- Radiohead
- Lucinda Williams
- The Clash
- Leo Fender
- Tim Shaw
- Ben Blanc-Dumont
- Edward 'Bud' Cole
- Justin Norvell
- Craig McLean
Institutions
- Fender
- Ryman Auditorium
- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
- Third Man
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- The Face
- The Daily Telegraph
- Esquire
- The Observer Magazine
- London Evening Standard
Locations
- Nashville
- United States
- Ryman Auditorium
- East Nashville
- Corona
- California
- Arizona
- London
- Scotland