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The 6th Annual Dragon Boat Festival Rows Through Riverfront

By on October 4, 2012 in Community, Special Events

Last Saturday, Nashville held its 6th annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival at Riverfront Park. The event is to benefit the Cumberland River Compact, dedicated to keeping all 697 miles of the river clean and community friendly.

What does a dragon boat festival entail, you ask? A dragon boat race of course! This year there were 42 teams from all over the area participating in the day-long event. Businesses, schools, and organizations all formed teams vying for the coveted dragon boat trophy.

Dragon Boat Festival

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Show Review: Green River Ordinance at Exit/In

By on October 1, 2012 in Special Events

FOCUS was invited to attend the show by Green River Ordinance at Exit/In in Nashville on September 29th.  Neither Matt nor I had ever had the opportunity to see them perform live and have only recently become familiar with their music.  What did we think of the show? Simply put: these guys are the real deal! What a treat to see them perform live! Honestly, one of the best shows I’ve seen all year.  Excellent musicianship, great stage presence, and radio-friendly alternative rock songs with lyrics filled with depth and meaning.  Not only that, these are just good, humble artists from Texas who have just recently made the move to Nashville. Continue Reading →

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Dolly Parton Pulls Out Of Waterpark Planned In Nashville

By on September 29, 2012 in In The Press

Dolly Parton – Iconic singer, songwriter, musician, actress and philanthropist – announced today that she will no longer be associated with the previously planned water park in Nashville.

“Gaylord makes decisions that they feel are good for their company and their stockholders and I have to make decisions based on what is best for me and the Dollywood Company,” said Parton. “Governor Haslam, Mayor Dean, and all the folks in government have been great to work with. I really appreciate their support through this process.”

“I think everyone knows I love Nashville and I hope the work we’ve already done will spark more family entertainment in Nashville,” Parton added.

“Like” Dolly on Facebook (http://facebook.com/DollyParton), and Follow her on Twitter (http://twitter.com/Dolly_Parton) for the latest information!

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Laura Bell Bundy, You’ve Been GHERMed!

By on September 27, 2012 in Uncategorized

Here’s a fun picture of Matt Williams with the uber-talented, Laura Bell Bundy! Continue Reading →

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Legends Honored, Superstars Perform at 6th Annual ACM Honors

By on September 27, 2012 in Special Events

ACM Honors

Country music fans are aware that the genre has no shortage of awards shows (at least four and counting). Arguably the most prestigious of these, however, is the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs) held in Las Vegas in April. What fewer country fans may know is the Academy holds an annual awards show for non-televised industry and specialty awards called the ACM Honors, which took place Monday at The Ryman Auditorium. Continue Reading →

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The Band Perry Takes A “Sweet” Surprise Tour Of Music Row

By on September 27, 2012 in In The Press
The Band Perry

L-R- Steve Moore (CEO/CMA), Reid Perry, Kimberly Perry, Neil Perry,
Sheri Warnke (SVP of Marketing & Communications/CMA),
Betsy Walker (Senior Coordinator of Member Relations & Services/CMA), Brandi Simms (Senior Manager of Membership & Balloting/CMA) and Aaron Hartley (Senior Manager of Administrative Services/CMA)

Amid a hefty schedule of touring and working on a new album,  Republic Nashville recording artists, The Band Perry, made time to visit with friends around The Row this week. The sibling trio brought some delicious Gigi’s cupcakes and enjoyed meeting with staff at the CMA office, among others. Tonight  they head further south, playing for fans in Jacksonville, Tampa and West Palm Beach, FL on Brad Paisley’s Virtual Reality World Tour.

www.TheBandPerry.com and www.thefansperry.com

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George Strait Announces “The Cowboy Rides Away Tour”

By on September 27, 2012 in In The Press

Musical icon George Strait announced his plans for his final two-year tour – The Cowboy Rides Away Tour.  In a press conference live from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Strait revealed the first 21 markets he will visit during the winter and spring legs of his 2013 tour.  Special guest Martina McBride is set to join Strait for the 2013 dates, which begin on January 18 in Lubbock, Texas. Continue Reading →

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Jerrod Niemann Heads Back To College

By on September 26, 2012 in In The Press

In an effort to Free The Music with his new album available Oct. 2, Jerrod Niemann is partnering with over 360 colleges and universities across the country, to present “Rock Your Room.” The sweepstakes gives one lucky student over $700 of the latest SONY electronics and an exclusive live performance from Niemann in their dorm room. Also, fans can now go to his official site to pre-order exclusive merchandise bundles including a limited edition vinyl of Free the Music, blacklight poster, CD and more. Continue Reading →

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Warner Music Nashville’s “Pickin’ On The Patio” To Resume In May 2013

By on September 26, 2012 in In The Press

In lieu of the final Warner Music Nashville Pickin’ On The Patio party, we have assembled a band to compete in the CRS Battle of the Bands benefitting the CRS Scholarship Fund and Radio Hall of Fame on Thursday, September 27. Please join us next spring for the return of Pickin’ On The Patio in May!

For more information, please visit: www.warnermusicnashville.com.

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Lauren Alaina Embarks On Journey To Her 18th Birthday With 18-City Inch-By-Inch Tour

By on September 24, 2012 in In The Press

Lauren Alaina will make her way, inch by inch, to her 18th birthday (Nov 8) when she embarks on an 18-city tour in support of her current single “Eighteen Inches.” Lauren is teaming up with local charities and the Special Olympics to donate a portion of each sale of her limited edition 18-City Inch-By-Inch Tour t-shirt. Lauren is trying to make a difference city-by-city, inch-by-inch. Continue Reading →

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