Maffay + Oerding K – Nashville Live 2027

Maffay + Oerding release joint album “Nashville” (Release date: Oct 2, 2026)
First single “Ein Leben Ist Nicht Lang” drops on June 26, 2026 – presale via eventim.de; general ticket sales begin on June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM!
Joint arena tour in April and May 2027
With “Ein Leben lang ist nicht lang” (A Lifetime Isn’t Long), Maffay + Oerding release the first single from their collaborative album “Nashville.” It serves as a reminder that the time we have is precious and finite—and that there is no point in waiting for the “right moment” when it is actually already here. Life doesn’t always run smoothly, of course; sometimes you might even get thrown out of the saddle. What matters is getting back up, dusting off your knees, and moving forward.
“Ein Leben lang ist nicht lang” draws its power not only from its message but also from the two distinctive voices of Peter Maffay and Johannes Oerding, which lend each other strength. Driven by guitars and drums—energetic yet warm—the song is exactly what it sounds like: confident, infectious, and encouraging. It features a title that hits the nail on the head: a lifetime isn’t long—so we’d better get started right away.
The single also offers a first taste of “Nashville,” the joint album by Peter Maffay and Johannes Oerding—two kindred spirits whose connection extends far beyond occasional joint performances. Their paths first crossed during Peter Maffay’s MTV Unplugged project; later, they met repeatedly both on and off stage—including for their duet “Wenn wir uns wiedersehen” and during Maffay’s major 2024 farewell tour, which Oerding accompanied. A collaborative album was never the original plan; it was only during conversation that the two discovered they shared the same rock ‘n’ roll DNA—rhythm and blues, country-rock, and a love for handcrafted, storytelling music. Initial demos evolved into *Nashville*: recorded live last year at the renowned Blackbird Studio in Nashville over the course of just five days, the project comprises eleven songs—a full duet album featuring both artists on every single track.
Peter Maffay holds the record for the most number-one albums on the Official German Charts—with 21, he surpasses any other artist on national album charts worldwide. He has sold over 50 million records, has ranked among the country’s most successful live performers for more than five decades, and—as the creator of *Tabaluga*—is a defining figure in German music and pop culture. With three number-one albums, gold and platinum awards, over a million records sold, and sold-out arena concerts, Johannes Oerding is one of the most successful and influential German-language pop artists of his generation.
*Nashville* by Maffay + Oerding is available for pre-order now at www.maffay-oerding.shop—on CD, vinyl, and in exclusive bundle configurations, including a package that combines the CD with a ticket for their joint arena tour in April 2027.