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Nate Bargatze sets Guinness World Record for most tickets sold on a stand-up comedy tour
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jack Susanin , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about this record-breaking tour is available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including details about the comedian's schedule and venues. Over 2 million tickets were sold for a recent tour, resulting in a new record.
A notable achievement has been made by a local comedian. Over 2 million tickets were sold for a recent tour, resulting in a new record.
The tour has been ongoing since early 2025 and has included performances at numerous venues. Many attendance records were set during this time, with a notable accomplishment being multiple sellouts at a major local arena.
Further information about this record-breaking tour is available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including details about the comedian's schedule and venues.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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