Trey Hensley at Twilight Alive

Trey Hensley is a GRAMMY award-winning bluegrass guitarist and vocalist, born and raised in East Tennessee. Hensley was launched into the spotlight when he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry at the young age of 11, performing with Marty Stuart and Earl Scruggs. He was dubbed “Nashville’s hottest young player” by Acoustic Guitar Magazine and was voted the 2025 IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Guitar Player of the Year.

• WHEN: Friday, June 12, at 7 p.m.
• WHERE: Downtown Kingsport – Broad Street Stage
• COST: Totally FREE!

Hensley has notably performed alongside some of country music’s top artists and legends, including The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Tommy Emmanuel, Blackberry Smoke, and Charlie Daniels. Hensley now embarks on his own solo career after releasing four critically acclaimed albums with fellow GRAMMY award-winning artist Rob Ickes. Hensley’s music is often showcased across SiriusXM on nearly 300 public radio stations across America!

Trey is one of country music’s most promising, and now is your chance to hear a rising star live and in person!

Twilight Alive is one of the most popular concert series in the region and features eight weeks of free live music in the downtown area, which includes Kingsport’s annual Red, White, and BOOM Celebration on Saturday, July 4. Live music, family fun, and a variety of on-site food, drink, and beer vendors make Twilight Alive one of Kingsport’s favorite summer traditions.

For more information on the Twilight Alive Concert Series, please visit twilightalive.com