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Tortuga Music Festival’s 2023 Lineup Led By Kenny Chesney, Eric Church & Shania Twain

By on November 11, 2022 in In The Press, Press Releases

Lineup Spans Across Genres with Artists Lauren Alaina, Wade Bowen, Tyler Braden, Collie Buddz, Deana Carter, Dee Jay Silver, Ashley Cooke, DJ Rock, Alexandra Kay, Corey Kent, Wiz Khalifa, Kidd G, Mike., Niko Moon, Justin Moore, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Jake Owen,  Kylie Morgan, Carly Pearce, Pecos & The Rooftops, Shane Profitt, Jameson Rodgers, Dylan Scott, Nate Smith,  Brittney Spencer, Cole Swindell, The Wallflowers, Tropidelic,  and Brett Young on Festival Bill

Next From Nashville Stage Lineup Also Announced Today

Three-Day Seaside Festival Will Feature Three Stages, Taking Place April 14-16, 2023 In Fort Lauderdale, FL

NASHVILLE, TN – Nov. 11, 2022 – Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, today announces the lineup for the 2023 ocean-side festival, taking place April 14-16, 2023. Main stage headliners include superstars Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, and Shania Twain. The star-studded festival will feature artists across several genres and raises money for marine conservation efforts. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, Nov. 18th at 10am ET. For more information on tickets, hotel reservations and more, visit www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

 

Artists including Wade Bowen, Deana Carter, Ashley Cooke, Alexandra Kay, Dee Jay Silver, Niko Moon, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Jake Owen, Carly Pearce, Shane Profitt, Jameson Rodgers, Brittney Spencer, and Cole Swindell will also perform on the festival’s main stage. The lineup for the Sunset Stage includes Lauren Alaina, Tyler Braden, Collie Buddz, DJ Rock, Corey Kent, Kidd G, Wiz Khalifa, Mike., Justin Moore, Kylie Morgan, Pecos & The Rooftops, Dylan Scott, Nate Smith, The Wallflowers, Tropidelic, and Brett Young. The festival will also feature a stage dedicated to emerging acts based out of Nashville, the Next From Nashville Stage. The lineup for this stage includes Chayce Beckham, George Birge, Tyler Booth, Mackenzie Carpenter, Erin Kinsey, Dylan Marlowe, Chase McDaniel, Megan Moroney, Pillbox Patti, Catie Offerman, Aaron Raitiere, Frank Ray, Red Clay Strays, and Alana Springsteen. This stage will also feature a special performance from Ray Wylie Hubbard.

 

Known for its “jaw-dropping performances” (CMT), the festival also has a commitment to supporting ocean conservation efforts. Each year the festival raises funds and also serves as an opportunity to educate the public about the critical environmental issues taking place within the oceans. Fans will be able to explore the Rock the Ocean’s Conversation Village while on-site to learn more about the work of the organization and how to get involved. For more information, visit tortugamusicfestival.com/conservation.

 

For more information and to join the conversation, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival.

 

About Rock the Ocean:

The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. RTO teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. RTO, founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20-year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information visit www.rocktheocean.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockTheOcean, Tweet @RockTheOcean or Instagram @rocktheocean.

 

 

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Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam 2021 Headliners Announced

By on June 5, 2021 in In The Press, Press Releases

Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion Lead 9th Annual Country On The Coast Festival $99 Ticket Announced for Three Days Only

(Nashville, Tennessee…) – June 4, 2021 – The rescheduled 2020 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam kicked off in Panama City Beach tonight as the first large-scale music festival to play in the U.S. since March of 2020. Prior to Lynyrd Skynyrd closing out the first night, Executive Producer Rendy Lovelady took the stage and revealed to the 25,000+ fans in the park – the largest Friday night crowd in the festival’s history – that Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn and Old Dominion will headline the 9th Annual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam September 3-5, 2021 at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach.

“This has been an emotional week to hear music blasting from this stage a full 20 months after our 2019 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam,” said Lovelady. “We are beyond excited about Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion standing on this very stage just three months from today, and we can’t wait to reveal the full lineup in a few weeks.”

Lovelady also revealed to the crowd General Admission tickets to the 2021 festival will be offered at the unheard of price of $99. The special deal, not seen since 2013, will be available only through Monday, June 7, 2021 at www.GulfCoastJam.com.

“We know the past 15 months have been difficult for our Jammers, and we want them to know how much we appreciate them with this special ticket price,” added Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam COO Mark Sheldon. “If you’re in our beautiful city this week, you know how lodging is at a premium, so we encourage our fans to get tickets and book rooms and condos early for September.”

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cody Jinks, Joe Nichols, Lindsay Ell, Jon Langston, CJ Solar and Frank Ray performed tonight. Brad Paisley, Cole Swindell, Billy Ray Cyrus, Rodney Atkins, Tenille Townes, Shy Carter and Alex Hall round out Saturday’s lineup. Luke Bryan, Brothers Osborne, Riley Green, Walker Hayes, Tenille Arts, Shelly Fairchild and the Pepsi Southern Original winner will entertain on Sunday. Dee Jay Silver will be on stage mixing up the jams each night of the festival.

Numerous safety precautions have been implemented for the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam including 3P America sanitizing, a specific covid survey required for entry each day, the use of RFID wristbands for all on-site purchases and more. No vendors will be accepting cash at the festival. When wristbands are registered, patrons will be asked to add a credit/debit card to the band and select a security pin for all payments. Credit/debit cards will also be accepted on site. The Festival will also be offering contactless pickup for merchandise, ticket upgrades and various other purchases.

Jammers are encouraged to follow Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam at www.GulfCoastJam.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for special announcements about the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam.

About Chris Stapleton:

Kentucky-born Chris Stapleton is a multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winner and one of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians. This past fall, Stapleton released his critically acclaimed new album, Starting Over—a record that examines life’s simplest joys and most serious struggles. Once again recorded at Nashville’s legendary RCA Studio A with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb, Starting Over won Album of the Year at the 56th ACM Awards and landed on several “Best of 2020” lists including NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Esquire, Vulture, The Tennessean and The New York Times, who praises, “lands precisely where country meets Southern soul: with grit, details, clarity and ache.” Moreover, The Associated Press declares, “a sure-footed masterpiece…one of the year’s finest albums” and GQ proclaims, “mixes beautifully stark songwriting with blues, country, and rock melodies, allowing Stapleton’s sturdy, propulsive vocals to carry the show.” His fourth studio album, Starting Over follows Stapleton’s quadruple platinum breakthrough solo debut, Traveller, as well as his two #1 albums from 2017: From A Room: Volume 1 (certified platinum) and From A Room: Volume 2 (certified gold). Adding to an already triumphant year, Stapleton will return to the stage this summer with his extensive “All-American Road Show” tour including stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Washington State’s Gorge Amphitheatre and University of Kentucky’s Kroger Field among several others.

About Brooks & Dunn:

With 23 career chart-toppers and 30 million albums sold, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, of the country duo Brooks & Dunn, are the best-selling duo in country music history. They have amassed more than 80 industry awards, including two Grammy® Awards, 20 Country Music Association trophies and 27 Academy of Country Music honors, making them the most-awarded act in ACM history. They have been named Entertainer of the Year four times collectively by the ACM and CMA. Since their debut in 1991, Brooks & Dunn have remained among country music’s most popular touring acts, a testament both to their showmanship and to their status as one of the true bedrock artists of country music. In June 2015, Kix and Ronnie teamed up with Reba McEntire for a Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Since its opening, “REBA, BROOKS & DUNN: TOGETHER IN VEGAS” has played over 80 shows to 300,000 fans making it the longest running country music residency in Las Vegas. In 2019 Brooks & Dunn were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

For more information, visit www.brooksanddunn.com.

About Old Dominion:

Old Dominion has emerged as one of the hottest breaking bands out of Nashville, fusing clever lyrics and an infectious sound. Their lyrical wit and hook heavy songwriting has certainly proved a winning method: since breaking onto the music scene in 2014, the band has notched eight No. 1 singles at country radio, surpassed one billion on-demand streams, earned several Platinum and Gold single certifications and headlined arenas and amphitheaters around the globe.

Old Dominion are currently the reigning CMA and ACM “Group of the Year.” Most recently, the band earned their 4th consecutive “Group of the Year” win at the 56th Annual ACM Awards. At the 2020 CMT Awards, the band took home their first win for “Group Video of The Year”. The group also notched two nominations for the 2020 CMAs including “Vocal Group” and “Album of the Year” for their self-titled 2019 studio album, nominations for “Top Country Duo/Group” and “Top Country Song” for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, as well as a “Favorite Duo/Group – Country” nod for the 2020 American Music Awards.

In 2020, the band received their first two GRAMMY nominations for “Best Country Duo/Group Performance” and “Best Country Song,” for their hit single “Some People Do” which is featured on their self-titled third studio album.

Over the course of their career, the band has also been notably named ACM “New Group of the Year,” ACCA “Breakthrough Group of the Year,” AIMP “Songwriter Artist of the Year” and Music Row “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” and in 2017, front man Matthew Ramsey was ASCAP’s “Artist of the Year.” The band has also received nominations for CMT Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, and iHeart Radio Awards.

In May of 2021, Old Dominion released their newest single “I Was On a Boat That Day.” Of the new track, front man Matthew Ramsey said, “When you listen to ‘I Was On a Boat That Day’ you are hearing us in the full joy of making music together. From the moment I counted the band off we were smiling from beginning to end. The tequila was flowing, the laughter was loud, and we knew in that moment we were creating something that would bring people as much joy as it was bringing us.”

Old Dominion consists of lead singer Matthew Ramsey, lead guitarist Brad Tursi, multi-instrumentalist Trevor Rosen, bassist Geoff Sprung and drummer Whit Sellers.

Their melodic and stunning self-titled third LP was released on October 25, 2019.

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Music City Food + Wine Festival Announces Line-up, Schedule & Program; On Sale TODAY

By on May 16, 2019 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 16, 2019 – Music City Food + Wine Festival, is pleased to announce the line-up of chefs, restaurants, wine & spirits and musicians scheduled to participate in the seventh annual event, September 20-22, 2019. Tickets go on sale today, May 16, 2019, 10:00 a.m. CT, at http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com/tickets

 

Music City Food + Wine Festival brings together the stars of Nashville’s culinary scene with acclaimed chefs and beverage experts from around the South and across the country at-large.  Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Festival programming includes the return of the Friday Night Throwdown, featuring celebrity sous chefs from the Nashville Predators and the Tennessee Titans; the star-studded Harvest Night; intimate tastings with renowned wine experts and sommeliers Helen Johannesen of Los Angeles’ Helen’s and Jon & Vinny’s and author, speaker and showman Mark Oldman; Sunday’s Gospel Brunch; engaging cooking demonstrations; tastes from local chefs and restaurants; dynamic wine, beer & cocktail tastings; live music; book signings; and more.

 

“Participating in MCFW gives us the opportunity to get out of the restaurant and spend time with our fellow restaurant professionals, see our customers in a different environment, and to make connections with the community,” says chef Margot McCormack. “We enjoy showcasing what we do here at Margot Café & Bar, as well as celebrating the diverse and thriving food scene we have in Nashville to locals and visitors alike.”

 

“Music lovers tend to be wine lovers, and vice versa,” says wine expert Mark Oldman. “They both appreciate subtlety and resonance and stimuli that is short-lived for sense. It is therefore a natural fit to celebrate wine in the music capital of the world. You might say I take a Nashville-like approach to presenting wine. I focus on the best and do it with great passion. I strive to give audiences a performance that they won’t soon forget – but never take myself too seriously in the process.”

 

Friday Night Throwdown

Back by popular demand, the Friday Night Throwdown returns to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on September 20. Join chefs Carla Hall (chef, author, TV personality) and Tim Love (Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Woodshed Smokehouse, Queenie’s Steakhouse, Love Shack, White Elephant Saloon, Gemelle) for the ultimate culinary throwdown as they go head-to-head in a spirited cooking demo, captaining teams featuring celebrity sous chefs from the Nashville Predators and Tennessee Titans. Each team will be challenged to create a meal from a surprise ingredient box, with a celebrity panel of judges determining the winning pair.

Eat + Drink

The Festival, held at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on Friday, September 20, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 21, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., will offer immersive cooking demonstrations, a dynamic roster of chefs and artisans serving signature dishes and drinks at Chef Showcase, intimate Meet the Maker and Tasting Sessions, Book Signings and activations that will be announced summer 2019.

Throughout the weekend, attendees will have the opportunity to get up close and personal as chefs lead interactive and fun Cooking Demonstrations, includingJames Beard Foundation Award winner Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, Xoco, Leña Brava, Cruz Blanca, Frontera Cocina, Bar Sótano); Sarah Grueneberg (Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio); Masaharu Morimoto (Morimoto Restaurants, Morimoto Asia Restaurants; Momosan Ramen & Sake); and Aarón Sánchez (Johnny Sánchez).

“Being from Texas, I have a strong affinity for all things Southern and country,” says chef Sarah Grueneberg. “I’m super excited to be attending this year’s festival as it lets me combine my love for cooking and country music in one of my favorite cities – Nashville!”

Featuring a dynamic roster of chefs and restaurants on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21, the Chef Showcase will enable festivalgoers to meet some of the region’s top chefs, while sampling dishes from a diverse line-up of restaurants.  The chef restaurant showcase is scheduled to feature some of Nashville’s most beloved personalities and destinations, including: Lokelani Alabanza (Hattie Jane’s); Hrant Arakelian (Lyra); Carey Bringle (Peg Leg Porker); Derek Brooks (Capitol Grille);Casey Carstens (Americano); Gerard Craft (Pastaria); Crystal De Luna-Bogan (The Grilled Cheeserie Melt Shop + Food Trucks);Luke Fabian (Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Knoxville); Matt Farley (TomKats Hospitality); Tony Fraske (Makeready Libations & Liberation @ The Noelle); Daniel Gorman (Henley); Mike Haggerty (Sea Salt); Hal M. Holden-Bache (Lockeland Table); Vui Hunt (Vui’s Kitchen); Michael Kopfman (Stateside Kitchen @ Dream Nashville); Kevin Korman (Whitebird @ The Edwin, Chattanooga); Daniel Lindley (5th & Taylor, Alleia); Bron Lindsey (Adele’s); Michael Lishchynsky (Bourbon Steak); B.J. Lofback (Funk Seoul Brother); Mike Morales (Sunda); Deb Paquette & Jess Lambert (Etch); Nick Pellegrino (Mangia Nashville); Giovanni Pinato (Giovanni Ristorante); Jess Rice (My Poor Tired Liver); David Rule (Church & Charles, Knoxville); Shawney Severns (Pemrose); Joshua Simpson (Proper Bagel); Nina Singto (Thai Esane); John Stephenson & Joey Molteni (Hathorne); Trevor Stockton (RT Lodge, Maryville); David Tieman (Five Points Pizza); Murphy Vaughn & Chris Bowater (SILO); Eric Zizka (Saltine); and more to be announced.

Learn from a star-studded collection of sommeliers, wine, beer & spirits experts during a series of intimate Tasting Sessions and Meet the Makers experiences, including Helen Johannesen (partner, Helen’s and Jon & Vinny’s) and Mark Oldman (wine expert, author and speaker).

Harvest Night

On Saturday, September 21, Walk of Fame Park will be home to Harvest Night, with an all-star line-up of chefs and live music under the Nashville skyline.  Chefs will serve signature dishes with a live musical performance by Chicago Plays The Stones, two generations of Chicago Blues stars paying homage to The Rolling Stones, whose own sound was inspired by the great bluesmen of all time.

“Nashville is a city that’s full of music and history; it’s electrifying,” says chef JJ Johnson. “I can’t wait to add some JJ flavor to the Nashville experience.”

Harvest Night chefs include: Rick Bayless; Jessica Benefield & Trey Burnette (Two Ten Jack, The Green Pheasant); Matt Bolus (The 404 Kitchen); pastry chef and James Beard Foundation Award-winning writer Lisa Donovan; James Beard Foundation Award winner Sarah Grueneberg; Carla Hall; Matt Hyland (EMILY, EMMY Squared, VIOLET); James Beard Foundation Award winner JJ Johnson (Fieldtrip, Henry at Life Hotel, NYC); Cheetie Kumar (Garland, Raleigh-Durham, NC); Tim Love; Margot McCormack (Margot Café & Bar, Marche); Rob Newton (Gray & Dudley); Deb Paquette (Etch, etc); Aarón Sánchez; James Beard Foundation Award winner Jonathan Waxman (Barbuto, Adele’s, Jams, Brezza Cucina); and James Beard Foundation Award winner Tandy Wilson (City House).

Sunday Gospel Brunch

On Sunday, September 22, join an acclaimed group of chefs and restaurants as they serve brunch favorites set to a spirited live gospel performance at Music City Food + Wine’s Gospel Brunch at Walk of Fame Park.  Experience brunch staples some of Tennessee’s most beloved chefs served alongside eye-opening cocktails, wines and coffee, including: Katie Coss (Husk); Pat Martin (Hugh Baby’s); Claire Meneely (Dozen Bakery); Rob Newton; Donna Piatko (The Old School Nashville); Jonathan Searle (Proof on Main, Louisville); and more chefs and restaurants to be announced.

Tickets & More Information

Music City Food + Wine Festival ticket options include an All-In Ticket, as well as Friday Evening Ticket, Saturday Ticket, Harvest Night Ticket, and Gospel Brunch Ticket. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.  Ticket prices are inclusive of all food and drink.

The All-In Ticket ($525 per person) enables guests to experience the full weekend of Music City Food + Wine Festival programming, including Friday and Saturday festival access; the Friday Night Throwdown; interactive cooking demos & book signings; hands-on beer, wine and cocktail tasting sessions; tastes from Nashville’s best chefs & restaurants; access to Saturday’s Harvest Night and Sunday’s Gospel Brunch.

The Friday Evening Ticket ($165 per person) includes single-day access to Friday, September 20 Festival programming at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, including interactive cooking demos & book signings; Friday Night Throwdown; hands-on beer, wine and cocktail tasting sessions; tastes from over Nashville’s best chefs & restaurants; and more.

The Saturday Ticket ($165 per person) includes single-day access to Saturday, September 21 festival programming at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, including interactive cooking demos & book signings; hands-on beer, wine and cocktail tasting sessions; tastes from Nashville’s best chefs & restaurants; and more.

Harvest Night Ticket ($275 per person) is available as a stand-alone ticket option for Saturday evening, September 21.  Harvest Night brings together signature dishes from world-renowned chefs from Nashville and across the country with a live musical performance.

Gospel Brunch ($85 per person) is available as a stand-alone ticket for Sunday, September 22, at Walk of Fame Park. Gospel Brunch features a dynamic roster of restaurants and chefs serving creative brunch favorites. Get a jump-start on the day with eye-opening cocktails, wine, coffee, and a spirited live gospel brunch performance.

For more information, please visit http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com or follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/musiccityfw) and Facebook (facebook.com/musiccityfw) #MCFW.

Music City Food + Wine is generously sponsored by: Nashville Convention + Visitors Bureau, Toyota and FOOD & WINE.

About Music City Food + Wine Festival:

Music City Food + Wine Festival is produced by founding partners Vector Management, GRAMMY-award winning artists Kings of Leon, world-renowned chef Jonathan Waxman and Austin-based C3 Presents – producer of Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park, and Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin’s Zilker Park.

About FOOD & WINE:

FOOD & WINE is the ultimate authority on the best of what’s new in food, drink, travel, design and entertaining. FOOD & WINE has an extensive social media following on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and Snapchat. FOOD & WINE includes a monthly magazine in print and digital; a website, foodandwine.com; a books division; plus newsletters, clubs, events, dinnerware and cookware. FOOD & WINE is a registered trademark of TI Inc. Affluent Media Group, a subsidiary of Meredith Corporation.

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CMT and Dairy Queen Partner For CMT Sweetest Summer Celebration

By on April 7, 2019 in Music, Special Events

Last Sunday, CMT and Dairy Queen partnered together to bring a day of music, family fun, and sweet frozen treats to Nashville’s Cumberland Park in downtown.

It was a beautiful, sunny day, albeit a little chilly, but that did not stop the capacity crowd of 1,500 from enjoying the inaugural CMT Sweetest Summer Celebration presented by Dairy Queen that was a pre-summer fun celebration of music & the official launch of Dairy Queen’s new summer Blizzard menu starting the month of April.

Check out photos & video clips from the day below on Instagram from Lauren Alaina, Walker Hayes, and as we talked with the folks at CMT & Dairy Queen!

Some of country music’s rising and established stars entertained the crowd from the Cumberland Park stage overlooking the riverfront, including Maddie & Tae, Josh Turner, Walker Hayes, and Lauren Alaina.

While listening to some great, live music, attendees got a chance to taste some of Dairy Queen’s new blizzard flavors for the summer and nibble on some of their chicken fingers & fries while enjoying cornhole, making silkscreen t-shirts, and playing a jumbo Jinga game.

Debuting this month at Dairy Queen is the Oreo Cookie Jar Blizzard featuring Oreo cookie pieces, chocolate chip cookie dough, and fudge mixed into Dairy Queen’s signature vanilla soft serve.

The 2019 Summer Blizzard Menu also includes:

– Brownie Dough Blizzard – Brownie dough, choco chunks, and cocoa fudge blended with vanilla soft serve.

– Summer Berry Cheesecake Blizzard – Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cheesecake pieces blended with vanilla soft serve.

– Caramel Cannonball Blizzard – Caramel-coated caramel truffles, toffee pieces, and caramel topping mixed with vanilla soft serve.

– S’mores Blizzard – Marshmallow-filled chocolates and graham cracker pieces blended with vanilla soft serve.

– Cotton Candy Blizzard – Cotton candy sprinkles mixed into vanilla soft serve.

Swing by your nearest Dairy Queen to enjoy a sweet, frozen treat soon and taste one of these delectable, new flavors this summer!

Don’t forget to tune into CMT for more great country music & original programming like the upcoming 2019 CMT Music Awards on June 5th.

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2019 Tin Pan South Performers & Schedule Released

By on February 26, 2019 in In The Press

(Nashville, Tennessee…) – February 26, 2019 –The schedule for the 27th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank was released yesterday exclusively through the Tin Pan South App, and today, the schedule and full list of performers were added to TinPanSouth.com. Close to 400 songwriters in a variety of genres are already scheduled to perform over 90 shows at 10 of Nashville’s top music venues March 26-30, 2019.

 

The sale of the popular Fast Access Passes begins this morning, Tuesday, February 26 at 10 a.m. Central exclusively at www.TinPanSouth.com. The passes sold out in record time last year.

 

Dozens of artist songwriters are scheduled to hit the stage throughout the five-day event. Country legends, Mac Davis, Lee Roy Parnell, Eddie Raven and TG Sheppard will be joined by Rodney Atkins, RaeLynn, Kris Allen, Tenille Arts, Dave Barnes, Craig Campbell, Lance Carpenter, rocker Jim Peterik, Tenille Townes and others. New Tin Pan South venues Analog at Hutton Hotel, The Lounge at City Winery and TRUE Music Room were added to The Bluebird Cafe, Douglas Corner Café, Hard Rock Café, The Listening Room Café, The Local, Station Inn and 3rd & Lindsley venues this year.

 

Perennial Tin Pan South favorites Tony Arata, Shawn Camp, Liz Hengber, Brett James, Georgia Middleman, Lee Thomas Miller, Victoria Shaw, Jeffery Steele, Craig Wiseman, Bob DiPiero and others will tell stories behind hit songs they’ve composed and perform the songs as they were originally written. Hot writers representing hundreds of #1 songs will include Buddy Cannon, Barry Dean, Kara DioGuardi, Nicolle Galyon, Luke Laird, Lori McKenna, Rivers Rutherford, Amy Wadge and many more.

 

Cash admission for individual shows not already at the posted capacity will be an option at most venues, and single show tickets available at the door will range from $10 – 25.

 

The free Tin Pan South Festival App is currently available in the iOS and Android app stores or at TinPanSouth.com.

Features include:

•    The ability to add individual events to a personal schedule;

•    News and social media feeds to stay informed of festival

happenings;

•    Real-time notifications on the status of show changes;

•    Festival map and venue information;

•    Explore Music City with a list of landmark recommendations.

 

For up-to-date lineups, tickets, venues, schedules and other festival information, download the Festival App or visit tinpansouth.com. Updates can also be found on the Tin Pan South Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram.

About Regions Financial Corporation

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $125 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

 

About NSAI: The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 spans the United States and 10 foreign countries. For over 50 years, NSAI has been dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com.

Organizers of the 27th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival would like to thank the following Platinum and Gold Corporate Partners:

Regions Bank – Presenting Partner News Channel 5 – Official Broadcast Partner Southwest Airlines – Official Airline Partner Ronald Blue Trust Workwell Technologies Hanover Property Company The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp ASCAP BMI SESAC Jack Daniel’s Ole Ford Fund

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Country Smooth Fest – A New Country Music Festival Comes To New Orleans

By on August 27, 2018 in In The Press

WHAT:  Country Smooth Fest

WHERE:  NOLA Motorsports Park, 11075 Nicolle Blvd, Avondale, LA 70094

WHEN:  October 20-21, 2018

Country Smooth Fest, presented by Country Smooth American Premium Whiskey, announces a two-day Country Musical Festival at NOLA Motorsports Park with headliners Hunter Hayes and Justin Moore, in addition to several other key country music artists.

The two-day event will feature national and regional acts on two stages in an exciting family friendly celebration of all things Americana. Other acts include Joe Nichols, Granger Smith, Tyler Farr, Lindsay Ell, Whiskey Myers and many more. On-site activities include supercar driving experiences, go karting, and more.

Lori Carcich, Founder and CEO of Country Smooth Whiskey and Country Smooth Fest said of the Festival, “Country music and the Americana lifestyle were my inspiration from day one when I created Country Smooth. I am thrilled to be hosting this Festival in New Orleans, my favorite city in the USA!” Country Smooth is an 86 proof American Premium Whiskey distilled in Indiana, bottled in Nashville, TN, currently distributed in six states, including Louisiana and Texas.

Tickets are available for purchase at www.countrysmoothfest.com.

NOLA Motorsports Park is a 750-acre motorsports and special event facility in Avondale, LA., just 20 minutes from downtown New Orleans.

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CMT And PEDIGREE Invite Dogs (And Owners) To First “Paws & Play” Music Festival On Sunday, June 3 in Nashville

By on May 23, 2018 in In The Press

CMT and the PEDIGREE brand are teaming up for the first “Paws & Play” Music Festival in Nashville on Sunday, June 3. The free event is the official kickoff to “CMT Music Awards” week and celebrates the role four-legged family members play in making lives better.

WHAT:   CMT AND THE PEDIGREE BRAND’S FIRST-EVER “PAWS & PLAY” MUSIC FESTIVAL

WHERE:  Cumberland Park (592 S 1st St, Nashville, TN 37213)

WHEN:    Sunday, June 3 at 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Dogs (and their humans) can participate in a number of family-friendly events, including performances by country singer/songwriter, The Voice champion and CMT Music Award winner Cassadee Pope, doggie yoga, canine massage, games, photo opps, food trucks, a beer and wine garden and much more. The event is hosted in association with adoption partner, Nashville Human Association, who will feature adoptable dogs onsite looking for fur-ever homes.

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Music City Food + Wine Festival Announces All-Star Line-Up And Tickets On Sale

By on May 10, 2018 in In The Press

Sixth Annual Festival to Introduce “Official Drink of Nashville” Competition &

Friday Night Throwdown with Celebrity Chefs and Predators vs. Titans;

Kings of Leon and Special Guests Performing Iconic Disco Hits from 70s & 80s

Award-Winning Chefs, Wine & Spirits Experts, Engaging Cooking Demos, Intimate Panel Discussions, Dynamic Tasting Sessions, Pappy Van Winkle Tasting,

Gospel Brunch and More in Nashville, September 14 – 16, 2018

GRAMMY-Award winning artists Kings of Leon, James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Jonathan Waxman, Vector Management’s Ken Levitan & Andy Mendelsohn and C3 Presents are pleased to announce Music City Food + Wine Festival, September 14-16, 2018. The sixth annual festival will offer expanded festival programming, including the addition of the Official Drink of Nashville competition, a special Friday Night Throwdown pairing celebrity chefs with pro athletes,Saturday Night’s Harvest Night anchored by Kings of Leon, the return ofSunday’s Gospel Brunch, and much more. Tickets go on sale May 10, 2018, 10:00 a.m. CST, at http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com/tickets

“As Nashville’s food culture continues to evolve, we aim to strike a balance between showcasing our local culinary scene, world-renowned chefs that have inspired so many, along with some amazing musical elements,” says festival co-founder, Ken Levitan of Vector Management.

 

“Music City Food & Wine Festival is our favorite weekend of the year,” says festival co-founder, Nathan Followill of Kings of Leon. “It allows us to roll out Nashville’s welcome mat to eat, drink and be merry with friends from all walks of life.”

 

Friday Night Throwdown & Official Drink of Nashville:

On Friday night, celebrate the ultimate Happy Hour and join chefs Anne Burrell and Tim Love for a throwdown as they go head-to-head in a spirited cooking demo, captaining teams featuring celebrity sous chefs from the Nashville Predators and Tennessee Titans and emceed by Jessie James Decker. The special guest sous chefs will be announced this summer. Each team will be challenged to create the ultimate meal from a surprise ingredient box. Come out and cheer on the hometown teams as they battle for bragging rights in the kitchen!

Join the city’s top bartenders and mixologists as they compete to create the Official Drink of Nashville. On Friday night, this competition will celebrate the spirit of Nashville and shine a spotlight on Music City’s talented bartending community. The city’s best bar teams will mix, shake and measure to create this year’s essential Nashville cocktail. Enjoy bites from top chefs & restaurants, wine and cocktail tastings and more.

 

Harvest Night, Saturday, September 15:

On Saturday, September 15, Kings of Leon will anchor Harvest Night at Walk of Fame Park, the signature dine-around featuring the country’s best chefs and a star-studded lineup of special musical guests performing iconic disco hits from the 70s & 80s. Festivalgoers are encouraged to dress up in their flashiest Studio 54-inspired garb for a fabulous dance party under the Nashville stars. Food will be served from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., with the live musical performance led by Kings of Leon and special guests scheduled from 9:00 – 10:30 p.m. The lineup of special musical guests will be announced this summer.

Chefs scheduled to cook at Harvest Night include: Jeni Britton Bauer (Jeni’s Ice Cream); Tom Bayless (The Public House); Matt Bolus (The 404 Kitchen); Sean Brock (McCrady’s, McCrady’s Tavern, Husk, Minero); Maneet Chauhan (Chauhan Ale & Masala House); Carla Hall (ABC’s The Chew); newly minted James Beard Foundation Award-winning “Outstanding Chef” Gabrielle Hamilton (Prune); Tim Love (Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Woodshed Smokehouse, Queenie’s Steakhouse, Love Shack, White Elephant Saloon); Margot McCormack (Margot Café & Bar); Aarón Sánchez (Johnny Sánchez); Chris Shepherd (UB Preserv); Jonathan Waxman (Barbuto, Jams, Adele’s, Brezza Cucina); Tandy Wilson (City House); and Andrew Zimmern (TV personality, Andrew Zimmern’s Canteen).

“I’m looking forward to hot chicken, barbecue and great music in my hometown of Nashville,” says Carla Hall. “I’ll be feeling right at home with new and oldchef friends.”

Grand Taste, Friday, September 14 & Saturday, September 15:

Music City Food + Wine Festival brings together the stars of Nashville’s thriving culinary and music communities with acclaimed regional and national chefs, wine and spirits experts, and musicians. The Grand Taste, held at Bicentennial Capitol State Mall Park (600 James Robertson Pkwy) on Friday, September 14, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 15, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., will offer immersive cooking demonstrations, engaging panel discussions, intimate Tasting Sessions, a dynamic line-up of local chefs and artisans serving signature dishes and drinks in the Chef Showcase, Book Signings, Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends, featuring an all-star roster of chefs, beverage pros and pitmasters from around the country that will smoke and grill meats and veggies in an interactive, live-fire barbeque feast on festival grounds, and more.

Throughout the weekend, attendees will have the opportunity to get up close and personal as chefs lead interactive and fun Cooking Demonstrations including Anne Burrell; Carla Hall; Tim Love; Aarón Sánchez; Jonathan Waxman; and Andrew Zimmern.

 

Featuring a dynamic roster of chefs and restaurants on Friday, September 14, and Saturday, September 15, the Chef Showcase in the Grand Taste atBicentennial Capitol Mall State Park will give attendees the opportunity to meet some of the city’s top chefs, while sampling dishes from a diverse line-up of restaurants. Chef Showcase will feature some of Nashville’s most beloved chefs and restaurants, including Kristopher Akers (Americano); Kahlil Arnold (Arnold’s Country Kitchen); Jessica Benefield & Trey Burnette (The Green Pheasant, Two Ten Jack); Kristin Beringson (Silo); Carey Bringle (Peg Leg Porker); Chris Carter & James Peisker (Porter Road Butcher); Maneet Chauhan; Trey Cioccia (The Farm House, Black Rabbit); Aaron Clemins (Kuchnia + Keller); Gerard Craft (Pastaria); Bill & Tony Darsinos (GreKo Greek Street Food); Nathan Duensing (Marsh House); Matt Farley (Woolworth on 5th); Tony Galzin (Nicky’s Coal Fired); Daniel Gorman (Henley); Robert Grace & Andrew Whitney (Moto, Kayne Prime, Tavern, Saint Añejo); Mike Haggerty (Sea Salt); Hal M. Holden-Bache (Lockeland Table); Matt Gillie (Tànsuŏ); Matt Hyland & Graydon Atchley (Emmy Squared Nashville); Jess Lambert (etc Restaurant); Daniel Lindley (5th & Taylor); Crystal De Luna-Bogan (The Grilled Cheeserie); Sean McTiernan (Adele’s); Michael Morales (Sunda); Deb Paquette (Etch Restaurant); Kyle Patterson (Sinema Nashville); Nick Pellegrino (Mangia Nashville); Giovanni Pinato (Giovanni Ristorante); Brian Riggenbach (The Mockingbird Nashville); Andrew Rodriguez (Little Octopus); Joshua Simpson (Proper Bagel); Nina Singto (Thai Esane); David Tieman (Five Points Pizza); and more to be announced.

 

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends:

On Friday night and Saturday, celebrated pitmaster Pat Martin will once again be joined by a host of decorated chefs and pitmasters, including Billy Durney (Hometown Bar-B-Que), to cook and serve an interactive, live-fire barbeque and grilling fest at Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends. An all-star roster of guest chefs from across the country will be announced this summer.

Gospel Brunch, Sunday, September 16:

On Sunday, September 16, join an acclaimed group of chefs and restaurants as they prepare brunch favorites set to a spirited live gospel performance from Gayle Mayesfor Music City Food + Wine’s Gospel Brunch at Walk of Fame Park. Join some of Tennessee’s most beloved chefs as they serve signature dishes paired with eye-opening cocktails, wines and coffee, includingBlackberry Farm; Elliot Cunniff (Makeready Libations & Liberation @ Noelle); Lisa Donovan (pastry chef/writer) & special guest chefs; Brandon Frohne (Holler and Dash Biscuit House); John Lasater (Hattie B’s); Andy Little (Josephine); Pat Martin (Hugh Baby’s); Margot McCormack (Marche); Claire Meneely (Dozen Bakery); Bryan Lee Weaver (Butcher & Bee); and Karl Worley (Biscuit Love).

Panel Discussions & Tasting Sessions:

Listen in as chefs, musicians and wine & spirits experts engage in dynamic conversations during a series of intimate Tasting Sessions and Panel Discussions. Learn how to throw the Ultimate Dinner Party, listen in as chefs share their Kitchen Highs & Lows, prep your shopping list with Must-Have pantry ingredients, and walk away learning about Things You Always Wanted to Know but Were Too Afraid to Ask. Stay tuned for panelist and moderator announcements.

Pappy Hour:

Back by popular demand, Music City Food + Wine Festival is proud to host Pappy Hour at the Grand Taste Pavilion on Saturday, September 16. This exclusive bourbon tasting will be led by Preston Van Winkle of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, great grandson of iconic bourbon maker Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle. More information on how to attend Pappy Hour will be announced this summer.

Tickets & More Information:

Music City Food + Wine Festival ticket options include an All-In Ticket, as well as Friday Evening Ticket, Saturday Ticket, Harvest Night Ticket, and Gospel Brunch Ticket. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

The All-In Ticket ($525 per person) enables guests to experience the full weekend of Music City Food + Wine Festival programming, including the Official Drink of Nashville competition and Friday Night Throwdown and Saturday festival access; the Grand Taste cooking demos and panel discussions; more than 80 beer, wine, cocktail, and culinary tastings; access to Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends; book signings; access to Saturday’s Harvest Night and Sunday’s Gospel Brunch.

 

The Friday Evening Ticket ($165 per person) includes single-day access to Friday, September 14 festival programming at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, including the Official Drink of Nashville competition and the Friday Night Throwdown; Grand Taste more than 80 beer, wine, cocktail, and culinary tastings; and access to Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends.

 

The Saturday Ticket ($165 per person) includes single-day access to Saturday, September 15 festival programming at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, including the Grand Taste cooking demos and panel discussions; more than 80 beer, wine, cocktail, and culinary tastings; book signings; and access to Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends.

 

Harvest Night Ticket ($275 per person) available as a stand-alone ticket option for Saturday evening, September 15. Harvest Night brings together signature dishes from world-renowned chefs from Nashville and across the country with a live musical performance anchored by Kings of Leon and special guests celebrating iconic disco hits of the 70s & 80s. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their most festive Studio 54-inspired costumes for a rocking dance party under the stars at Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville.

 

Gospel Brunch ($85 per person) will return to Walk of Fame Park on Sunday, September 16, featuring a dynamic roster of restaurants and chefs serving creative brunch favorites. Get a jump-start on the day with eye-opening cocktails, wine, coffee, and a spirited live gospel brunch performance from Gayle Mayes.

 

For more information, please visit http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com or follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/musiccityfw) and Facebook (Facebook.com/musiccityfw) #MCFW.

Music City Food + Wine is generously sponsored by: Nashville Convention + Visitors Bureau, Toyota and FOOD & WINE.

 

About Music City Food + Wine Festival:

Music City Food + Wine Festival is produced by GRAMMY-award winning artists (and Nashville residents) Kings of Leon, world-renowned chef Jonathan Waxman, Vector Management’s Ken Levitan and Andy Mendelsohn, and Austin-based C3 Presents – producer of Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park, and Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin’s Zilker Park.

About FOOD & WINE:

FOOD & WINE is the ultimate authority on the best of what’s new in food, drink, travel, design and entertaining. FOOD & WINE has an extensive social media following on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and Snapchat. FOOD & WINE includes a monthly magazine in print and digital; a website, foodandwine.com; a books division; plus newsletters, clubs, events, dinnerware and cookware. FOOD & WINE is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Affluent Media Group.

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New Country Music Festival In UK: The Long Road Music Festival – September 7-9, 2018

By on May 1, 2018 in In The Press

A major new greenfield music and lifestyle camping festival is set to bring the world-famous, inimitable sights and sounds of the country music scene to the UK in 2018. Taking place within the grounds of Stanford Hall in Leicestershire, England from September 7th – 9th 2018, The Long Road will present one of the UK’s largest, most authentic celebrations of country, Americana and roots music featuring five stages of live performances, bespoke food events and a wide range of themed outdoor activities.

Curated by Tennessee-born country music specialist and radio presenter Baylen Leonard, The Long Road will present a broad array of artists, from iconic US stars to up-and-coming home-grown talent, and the first wave of acts to be announced for the inaugural event includes US country star Lee Ann Womack, acclaimed singer-songwriter Billy Bragg, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Angaleena Presley, British country duo The Shires, popstar turned country music singer Una Healy and Texan singer and winner of The Voice USA Danielle Bradbery. Reflecting the extraordinary surge in popularity that country music has enjoyed in the UK in recent years, The Long Road will also feature a strong contingent of rising star UK acts across the weekend including hotly-tipped London-based duo Ferris & Sylvester and country-soul singer songwriter Yola Carter.

Much more than just a music festival, The Long Road will embrace all aspects of the country and Americana scene and, alongside its live music offerings, will incorporate an array of themed activities including Moonshine and bourbon tasting, instrument and songwriters’ rounds, lake swimming, a Southern-inspired food & shopping village and much more, providing festival goers with a unique, authentic country music lifestyle experience.

Marking the first time the platform has teamed with a country music event, BBC Music Introducing will host their own stage at the festival, which will be fronted by presenter of BBC Radio 2’s weekly country show Bob Harris and will showcase some of the UK’s best unsigned talent. The festival has also partnered with a carefully selected pool of specialist country and Americana organisations including The Birthplace of Country Music, which showcases the role that Bristol, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia played in the birth and development of country music, The Bluegrass Situation (BGS), an online music magazine and curator promoting the continued growth of bluegrass, roots, progressive folk rock, Americana music and culture, The Americana Music Association UK, and independent UK label Loose Records, who celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2018. These organisations will all be involved in bringing artists to the festival to showcase a broad array of talent from across the spectrum of country, Americana and roots music.

The Shires:

“We are very excited to be playing the first Long Road festival. Country music in the UK is starting to really gain momentum and an outdoor festival dedicated to it will be great fun to play.”

Angaleena Presley:

“I’m so excited to be a part of The Long Road Festival. I love the inclusive vibe. I’m not only looking forward to performing, but also hanging out and enjoying all the fixins’. Great Food, good old-fashioned country music and salt of the earth people. It’s gonna be yeehawsome y’all.”

The Long Road’s Creative Director Baylen Leonard:

“Being from Tennessee and having lived in the UK for close to 20 years, I’m thrilled to bring the music and culture of both together in one festival. The dedication and passion of the UK country community is so amazing, we wanted to put together a festival that celebrated the music and lifestyle they love as a thank you to the fans for supporting country music. Whether you’re a country fan, an Americana fan, or a fan of great music in general, we wanted a welcoming place where everyone could come together to celebrate. This is a festival for the fans and we’re excited to share it with you.”

The full line-up to date is as follows:

Angaleena Presley
The Shires
Billy Bragg
Striking Matches
Danielle Bradbery
Ashley Campbell
Brent Cobb
Aaron Watson
Lee Ann Womack
Danny and The Champions of the World
Catherine McGrath
The Wood Brothers
Megan O’Neill
Two Ways Home
Holloway Road
Kevin McGuire
Twinnie
Laura Oakes
Ruby Boots
Jess and The Bandits
Gary Quinn
Parker Millsap
Yola Carter
Treetop Flyers
William The Conqueror
The Arlenes
Joana Serrat
Ferris & Sylvester
Kasheena Sampson
Danni Nicholls
Midnight Skyracer
Worry Dolls
The Lone Bellow
Frontier Ruckus
Folk Soul Revival
Amythyst Kiah
Andrew Alli

The Long Road will take place at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire from September 7th – 9th 2018. Day tickets start at £40*, Weekend No Camping tickets at £85* and Weekend Camping tickets start at £99* (*plus booking fees).

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Thursday April 12th and are available from www.thelongroadfestival.com.
BBC Music Introducing
BBC Music Introducing is BBC Radio’s platform supporting unsigned, undiscovered, and under-the-radar UK talent. It gives artists the opportunity to be played on BBC local radio and nationally on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6 Music, the Asian Network and Radio 3, as well as playing Introducing stages at festivals such as Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Radio 1’s Big Weekend and now The Long Road!

The Bluegrass Situation
The Bluegrass Situation (also known as BGS) is an organisation designed to encourage and support the continued growth of bluegrass, progressive folk rock, Americana, roots and everything in between. As well as curating stages at festivals and producing their own one of a kind events and shows, their online hub creates unique editorial and video content which has become a valuable resource for the international roots music fanbase.

Americana Music Association
The AMA-UK is a professional trade association representing and advocating for the voice of American roots music in the UK. Our aims are to have greater recognition of Americana music in the UK and build a vibrant network of like-minded businesses to promote Americana music in the UK and foster links to similar networks internationally, not least the Americana Music Association in the US. We aim to Nurture and support UK artists in the Americana field and support international Americana artists touring the UK.

Stanford Hall
Stanford Hall is a beautiful stately home set in 700 acres and located in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, near Stanford on Avon. Avenues of established, majestic trees radiate in all directions from the Hall, most prominently the North Avenue which stretches as far as the eye can see. Woodland, ridge and furrow pasture and ancient remains of buildings of a previous age and the enclosed rose garden nurture an atmosphere of profound tranquillity and peace.

Loose Records
Started in west London 20 years ago by Tom Bridgewater, Loose has grown to become Europe’s premier Americana label. Loose released the first albums by The Felice Brothers, Neko Case, M.Ward, Grand Drive, Mark Mulcahy, Hurray For The Riff Raff & Dawes. In its 20 year existence highlights for the label have included securing the theme tune to HBO’s True Detective with their first signing, The Handsome Family, a Grammy nomination for Sturgill Simpson’s Metamodern Sounds In Country Music and two Number 1 albums in the UK Americana Chart for Courtney Marie Andrews. US acts on Loose include Andrew Combs, Jim White, Joe Pug, Israel Nash, The Americans, Gill Landry, Ian Felice, The Handsome Family, Courtney Marie Andrews and Frankie Lee. UK acts include multi AMAUK Awards winners Danny & The Champions Of The World and AMAUK nominated acts William The Conqueror & Treetop Flyers.
Birthplace of Country Music
The Birthplace of Country Music is a non-profit organization that seeks to perpetuate, promote, and celebrate Bristol’s rich musical heritage; to educate and engage audiences worldwide regarding the history, impact and legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions; and to create recognition, opportunities, and economic benefit for our local and regional communities. BCM accomplishes this mission through its three primary branches (The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and Radio Bristol), special projects and events, and a multitude of community and educational outreach programs.
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Tin Pan South 2018 Night Three

By on April 6, 2018 in In The Press

The Hitmen of Music Row – Jeffrey Steele, Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins and Craig Wiseman – gather for the first time in 10 years at 3rd & Lindsley Thursday night.
Photo: NSAI

The third night of the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank saw sellouts all across the city including the much-anticipated Hitmen of Music Row show at 3rd & Lindsley, Jerrod Niemann and friends at SOUTH and Liz Rose, Emily Shackelton, Alyssa Micaela and Femke at Douglas Corner Cafe.

Regions Bank’s Tonya Ginnetti and Lisa Harless hang with (l. to r.) Billy Dean, Frank Myers, Aaron Barker and Eddy Raven prior to their show on The Hard Rock Cafe stage sponsored by Mid-Tenn Ford.
Photo: Regions Bank

Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins, Jeffrey Steele and Craig Wiseman gathered as The Hitmen of Music Row for the first time in 10 years at the 3rd & Lindsley late show. They picked up right where they left off with the kind of chemistry that can only come from close friendships and musical bonds.

(l. to r.) – Dustin Lynch, Neil Thrasher, Wendell Mobley and Lee Thomas Miller perform at 3rd & Lindsley Wednesday night.
Photo: Cooper Smith

Matraca Berg brought husband and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder Jeff Hanna on stage more than once during her set with Robert Earl Keen, Waylon Payne and Adam Wright. The SESAC show at the Listening Room Cafe stage sponsored by Nashville Music City saw special guests Justin Wilson, Jimmie Allen and Jason Sever join NSAI board president Steve Bogard, Rob Hatch and Restless Road.

The ole music round at Whiskey Rhythm featured Jacob Powell, Austin Jenckes, Josh Dorr and several special guests. Al Anderson joined Who Is Fancy, Marc Beeson, Andy Albert, Kendall Marvel and Sara Haze at The Local stage sponsored by the Tennessee Entertainment Commission. Billy Dean brought up America’s Got Talent season eight contestant Chloe Channell at the Hard Rock Cafe stage sponsored by Mid-South Ford late show with Eddy Raven, Aaron Barker and Frank Myers.

Produced by Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank runs through tomorrow, April 7, 2018 at 10 of Nashville’s top music venues. Cash admission ranging from $10 to $25 for individual shows not already at the posted capacity will be an option at most venues.
The free Tin Pan South Festival App is currently available in the iOS and Android app stores or at TinPanSouth.com. For up-to-date lineups, tickets, venues, schedules and other festival information, download the Festival App or visit tinpansouth.com. Updates can also be found on the Tin Pan South Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram.

 

About NSAI: The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 spans the United States and 10 foreign countries. For over 50 years, NSAI has been dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com.

 

About Regions Financial Corporation:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $123 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services.  Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 1,900 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

 

Organizers of the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival would like to thank the following Platinum and Gold Corporate Partners:

Regions Bank – Presenting Partner

Southwest Airlines – Official Airline Partner

News Channel 5 – Official Broadcast Partner

Ronald Blue Trust

Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.

ASCAP

BMI

SESAC

Ford

Jack Daniel’s

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