Documentary · Late 2026 · CK Film & Entertainment

Rick Nelson's
Encore.

Name: Rick Nelson's Encore
Director: Kenny Scott Guffey
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2026
Cast: Rick Nelson, Damon Johnson

The final footage of an American music icon.

In December of 1985, Rick Nelson took the stage for what no one knew would be his final performance.

The award-winning film Rick Nelson: Guntersville told the story of those who were there. During production of the film, the footage was found.

Featuring Damon Johnson (Lynyrd Skynyrd). Cast, crew, runtime, and exact release date — more details to follow as we move toward distribution.

Slate · 01 / Release

Distribution announcement · Coming

CK · 2026

Late 2026
Release window · distribution announcement coming as we lock the date
Release
Confirmed
Damon Johnson · Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist featured in the film
Featuring
2025
Footage discovered · during production of Rick Nelson: Guntersville — never previously released
Production
Dec 1985
The final performance · no one knew it would be Rick Nelson's last set
Subject
Confirmed
Director · Kenny Scott Guffey · continuing the partnership behind Rick Nelson: Guntersville
Crew
TBA
Runtime & full cast · to be announced
Crew

Coming
The discovery · how the footage surfaced during Guntersville production
Field
Coming
Damon Johnson on the project · conversation with the Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist
Interview
Coming
Restoration & release · preserving 1985 footage for a 2026 audience
Post

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