11 Country Stars Cheering On The Nashville Predators

The wait is finally over for NHL fans in "Smashville" because tonight is the home opener for the Nashville Predators. The Preds will take on Seattle Kraken live from Bridgestone Arena following their loss against Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.

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As someone who recently moved to Music City, I must say I can't wait to attend my first Preds game here in Nashville. I've always admired the love and support the community here shows for the NHL team and the events put on to celebrate them.

The Nashville Predators and the country stars here have always had a solid relationship. Between attending games, performing the National Anthem, hosting fundraisers, and making their way down Broadway on a parade route, there's always something going on.

Over the years country superstars such as Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley, just to name a few, have all performed the National Anthem at the start of a home game.

Underwood even married into the Predators family back in July of 2010 when she tied the knot to former NHL player and Center for the Preds, Mike Fisher. He officially retired after 17 seasons in August of 2017.

I'm sure by now you've already put on your jersey or your version of Smashville gear to get ready to cheer on the team tonight. Bridgestone Arena will be hosting a full day of celebrations, including a "Plaza Party" at 3 p.m. and a "Player Gold Walk" at 4 p.m. all before the puck drops at 7 p.m. CT.

Now that the Nashville Predators 25th Anniversary Season is in full swing, scroll below to see eleven country stars that have cheered on the Preds throughout the years and still do to this day.

Maddie & Tae showing the Nashville Predators some love while on tour. The country duo is seen wearing their customized jerseys in support of the team.

Keith Urban and his wife Nicole Kidman frequently attend games at Bridgestone Arena to cheer on the Nashville Predators. We'd like to say it's a yearly tradition for them when they're not busy touring or on set for a movie.

Carrie Underwood has posted a series of photos throughout the years cheering on the Nashville Predators especially when the number was on the ice. She still continues to show love for the Preds now that Mike is retired.

Jason Aldean is another country superstar who has been spotted supporting the Preds over the years and even having "family night" at the games. What's better than that? Family, hockey, and some local fun.

Dierks Bentley is a huge hockey fan and has always been very involved with the NHL and supporting the Nashville Predators. He recently hosted and performed at the 2023 NHL Awards held in Music City.

We'd like to think that any time Faith Hill is in attendance she'll be a good luck charm for the Nashville Predators. The country music powerhouse last performed the National Anthem during game 6 of the Stanley Cup in 2017.

Chase Rice is always representing the Nashville Predators. His dog Dozer even loves hockey too.

When Garth Brooks and Trish Yearwood walk into an arena it's an automatic win but when they're wearing a Nashville Predators jersey - alright, SMASHVILLE.

Martina McBride is a fan of the Preds! She sang the National Anthem during the first-ever Stanley Cup Final game in Nashville, Tennessee.

There's no doubt Mitchell Tenpenny loves his hometown team. The country singer had the chance to perform at the arena in 2022 and the above video shows he's just like one of us.

Brad Paisley can do it all and he will show up for the Nashville Predators at game time, catfish in the cooler and all. #GoPreds