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Justin Flom’s “The Standard Of Magic” Opens To Rave Reviews

By on July 16, 2018 in In The Press, Special Events
 
Nashville’s Hottest New Show Features Master Illusionist
at The Standard at the Smith House
World-renowned magician and master illusionist, Justin Flom, opened his acclaimed magic production, The Standard of Magic, last month to rave reviews at Nashville’s oldest brownstone mansion, The Standard at the Smith House. Justin’s incredible up-close and immersive brand of magic is delighting audiences each Thursday night for a limited engagement. Nashville notables and celebrities alike have joined Justin in the exclusive, 100-seat theatre located in downtown Nashville for an intimate evening of magic that leave the audience amazed and mystified.
 
“This show is incredible!”  
–    Dave Ramsey, Entrepreneur, Author & Media Personality
 
“As a native Nashvillian, this was one of my favorite nights ever in Nashville. Justin is a true creative genius.”
–        Jeremy Cowart, Celebrity Photographer and Entrepreneur
 
“Justin Flom is more than a magician, he is a true entertainer. He’s funny, mesmerizing and versatile. I have seen a lot of magic shows and he is simply one of the best.”
–        Megan Alexander, Inside Edition
 
“Justin’s show at The Standard blew me away! I witnessed some incredible tricks that left me speechless and wanting more.   He was unbelievable!   A MUST-SEE Show in Nashville!”
–        Kevin Carter, Super Bowl Champion / Sports Analyst
 
“This is an unbelievable show! Justin Flom is personable, outgoing and is so great with the audience. I can’t begin to describe the unique blend of magic and fun that he creates. This is a definite must see show in Nashville.”
–        Laura Squair Heatherly, T.J. Martell Foundation
 
“Justin Flom is amazing. What a fun show. He kept me on the edge of my seat and laughing all the way through the show. Cute, funny and amazingly talented! I highly recommend.”
–        Holly Hearn Whaley, President/CEO Nashville Wine Auction
Justin is known for his fascinating magic tricks that have been seen across the country including Late Night, Ellen and The Today Show to name a few.  His social media platforms have reached over one billion views combined with his original, never-before-seen tricks. From his performances at Madison Square Garden to churches and universities across the country, Flom promises that his new show, The Standard of Magic, is the most intimate experience yet for audiences.
“I love this town and I love this incredible venue,” said Justin Flom. “It has been a blast seeing the eyes of new fans light up as they literally participate in the magic.”
The Standard of Magic is held every Thursday night at 8:00pm at The Standard at the Smith House located at 167 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37203. Tickets range from $99 per person to $150 for the VIP experience.   Get tickets HERE before they disappear or visit www.TheStandardOfMagic.com for more information. Follow @thestandardofmagic on Instagram and Facebook for news and updates throughout the run of the show.
ABOUT JUSTIN FLOM
Originally from Minnesota, Justin Flom now splits his time between Franklin, TN and Las Vegas, NV. Nashville audiences have come to know Justin from his appearances on ABC’s CMA Country Christmas and Florida Georgia Line’s arena tour with Thomas Rhett.  Flom has created magic for other stars including Lady Antebellum, Super Bowl Coach Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen. Flom’s tour takes him to some of the most iconic buildings and eclectic locations in the U.S. Flom has partnered with and starred in multiple advertising campaigns, both on television and online, for companies like Coke, American Airlines, CMT, Walmart and Kellogg’s. In addition, Flom has co-authored a book on his life called “Adventures of a Kid Magician.”
For more information about Justin Flom, follow Justin on Facebook @justinflomofficial, Instagram @justinflom or visit his website at www.justinflom.com.
ABOUT THE STANDARD
The Standard at the Smith House is an award-winning steakhouse and private club in the historic Smith House mansion located right in the heart of downtown Nashville. The Standard Restaurant has consistently been recognized as one of the best restaurants in Nashville since 2005 under the ownership of Joshua Smith and was just voted the #1 Steakhouse in Nashville by Open Table. Similarly, the Standard Club, which resides on the upper floors of the downtown mansion, was recognized in 2012 by the Robb Report as one of the “Top 5” Private Club and Cigar Bars in the nation. While The Standard Restaurant is open to the public, the Standard Club is a members only club consisting of Nashville business leaders, politicians, music executives, pro athletes, celebrities, and professional men and women from middle TN and around the U.S. For more information on the Standard Restaurant or Standard Club visit www.smithhousenashville.com.
Watch Justin’s personal video invitation here: https://youtu.be/wx2l241i3_E
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Spotify Celebrates Hot Country With Exclusive Crop Circle Designs Of Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, And Jason Aldean

By on July 13, 2018 in In The Press

It’s summer time and with that comes many ways to enjoy country music in the great outdoors, from backyard barbecues to lakeside bonfires to countryside hikes. To pay homage to one of the Heartland’s great summer outdoor traditions in a truly unexpected and unique way, Spotify Hot Country has produced four exclusive custom-designed crop circles featuring three superstar country artists as well as the Hot Country logo.

Jason Aldean

The spectacular crop circles were created by the Nashville-based renowned crop circles artist Stan Herd, known for creating visual masterpieces using fields as his canvas. He skillfully recreated the faces of music stars Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean and the Spotify Hot Country logo in fields outside Lawrence. Each crop circle took approximately one week to create and will last for approximately three weeks.

Kelsea Ballerini

“I usually begin with a simple concept that speaks to something I believe in and a statement that I think is important to make with my art,” said Stan of his artistic process. “When I get to the point that I decide to actually take the drawing to a field, I create a gridded drawing to the site and try to gauge how it might fit the field or terrain. I work with crews to lay out the grid, maybe one inch equaling 20 feet, and begin the simple outline with a weedeater or other tools into existing crops or vegetation. Then we begin to gauge the work through aerial recon or drone shots.”

Luke Bryan

According to Brittany Schaffer, Head of Artist and Label Marketing at Spotify’s Nashville office, “This year Spotify is making a concentrated effort to shine a spotlight on country music and to find truly unexpected ways to celebrate all things country. To give our fans something special we decided to work with artist Stan Herd to bring to life three of the world’s biggest country artists on a beautiful Kansas landscape to pay homage to the Heartland and country music today.”

To Stan, the tie between country music and the crop circle art is all in the roots. “Country music grew out of the experience of working men and woman with a true connection to the land and to United States history as it relates to and informs that cultural essence,” he explained. “It is called ‘Country Music’ because it is about a ‘country’ or rural lifestyle that includes that agrarian connection.”

Following the April re-launch of Spotify’s flagship Hot Country playlist as a newly enhanced video playlist, Spotify Hot Country’s high-profile events at CMA Fest in Nashville in June and the Hot Country Live concert series launch in NYC on July 4th, Spotify is continuing to roll out dynamic new content, playlists, artist takeovers, Fans First activations and live events that appeal to country music fans as well as a broader fanbase. These crop circles are the next step in Spotify’s country journey and show a truly creative spirit to highlight culturally-unique elements of the country music landscape.

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Country Singer Hailey Verhaalen’s EP, “The Real Stuff,” Available For Pre-order

By on June 27, 2018 in In The Press

Country singer Hailey Verhaalen’s new EP, “The Real Stuff” is now available for digital pre-order here. It includes 6 tracks featuring her single, “Rerun,” which you can get instantly by pre-ordering. The EP will be available on all digital outlets July 13.

The EP was produced by the accomplished multi-genre producer, Jason Snell. “The Real Stuff” contains a beautiful and honest collection of songs, straight from the heart. Regarding the title track, Verhaalen says, “We live in a society that pressures us to spend our hard earned money to keep up with all of the latest trends so that we can be looked at as “cool.” I wanted to remind people that they don’t need to follow all of the latest bank breaking trends to be “cool.”

 

“The Real Stuff” was recorded at Nashville’s most legendary recording studio, Sound Emporium Studios, where some of the biggest artists to date have recorded. Verhaalen has a social media following of 20k and has opened for acts such as Love and Theft, James Otto, Craig Wayne Boyd and more. You can catch her on her tour, “The Real Stuff Tour,” this summer and can get tickets here.

“Hailey is a force to be reckoned with; a powerful voice with solid songs,” says award-winning audio engineer, Brian Scheuble. Scheuble worked on Verhaalen’s record and has worked on albums for countless artists such as LeAnn Rimes, Zac Brown Band, Backstreet Boys, The Eagles and more.

While this EP holds a wide variety of themes, Verhaalen captures every emotion all while staying true to who she is. 

“The Real Stuff” Track Listing:

1. Rerun (Hailey Verhaalen, Kyle James, Kelly Seidel)

2. The Real Stuff (Hailey Verhaalen)

3. Shooting Stars (Hailey Verhaalen, Kelly Seidel)

4. Guilty As Charged (Hailey Verhaalen, Erica “Sunshine” Lee)

5. The Damn You Didn’t Give (Hailey Verhaalen, Paige Nichols, Kelly Seidel)

6. Cheap Shots (Hailey Verhaalen, Kelly Seidel)

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Little Big Town Celebrates The Opening Of Their New Exhibit At The Country Music Hall Of Fame

By on June 27, 2018 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 26: Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman and Philip Sweet of Little Big Town participate in an interview by Michael McCall (L) at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater on June 26, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum)

Grammy-winning vocal group Little Big Town visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on Tuesday, June 26, to celebrate the opening of their exhibition Little Big Town: The Power of Four. The group, comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, participated in a special program for fans in the museum’s CMA Theater, where they discussed their musical inspirations, career milestones and personal histories. After the program, they viewed their exhibit for the first time prior to a private reception to celebrate its opening.

Little Big Town: The Power of Four officially opens to the public this Friday, June 29, and runs through June 9, 2019. The exhibition tells the group’s story from the very beginning and recounts the development of individual talents that eventually brought the four together to form contemporary country music’s first two-woman, two-man vocal group.

NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 26: (L-R) Philip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town view their exhibit during the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s celebration of Little Big Town’s Exhibition on June 26, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum)

For more information about the exhibit, visit www.countrymusichalloffame.org

NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 26: Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild, of Little Big Town view their exhbit at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on June 26, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum)

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Tennessee Department Of Tourist Development And Songwriters Celebrate New State Statute Designating “Tennessee Songwriters Week”

By on June 26, 2018 in In The Press

Left to Right: Brittni Talley (Nashville Songwriters Association International), Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver, Erika Wollam Nichols (General Manager of The Bluebird Cafe), Bettye Crutcher (songwriter), Sen. Rusty Crowe, Kevin Triplett (Commissioner of Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development), Dickey Lee (songwriter), Pat Alger (songwriter and board chair of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation), Rep. David Hawk, Mark Ford (Executive Director of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame)

Today at the historic Bluebird Cafe, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development celebrated the state statute passed, annually designating the last full week of February as “Tennessee Songwriters Week.”

The week is designed to celebrate the foundation of the craft, recognize songwriters and pave the way for future artists. The historic Bluebird Cafe is where some of the world’s most talented songwriters got their start and where up-and-coming artists perform nightly.

Today, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Pat Alger, known for writing hits like Garth Brooks’ “The Thunder Rolls,” & “Unanswered Prayers” and Nancy Griffith’s “Once in a Very Blue Moon” performed, explained stories behind the songs and shared how the art of songwriting touched his life. Other distinguished songwriters also attended, including: Dickey Lee, whose six-decade career beginning with his first recordings in his hometown of Memphis at Sun Records branched to hits like “I Saw Linda Yesterday,” George Jones’ “She Thinks I Still Care” and “The Keeper of the Stars” (ACM Song of the Year) by Tracy Byrd; and Bettye Crutcher, the most successful female songwriter at legendary Stax Records in Memphis, who co-wrote Johnnie Taylor’s “Who’s Making Love.”

Tennessee Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver, Rep. David Hawk, Sen. Rusty Crowe, all prime or co-sponsors of the bill, also joined the festivities.

“Music touches our souls and is a vital part to Tennessee’s culture and heritage,” said Gov. Bill Haslam. “Tennessee musicians have brought us the blues, bluegrass, country, gospel, soul, rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll. This law will honor past and present songwriters and inspire future artists to collaborate. I’m honored to sign this law promoting one of our greatest assets and largest exports to the world – Tennessee music.”

Tennessee’s musical roots are the motivation for Tennessee Tourism’s “The Soundtrack of America. Made in Tennessee” brand, which boosted tourism’s economic impact to a record $19.3 billion, and $1.7 billion in state and local taxes.

“Fans from all around the world have been impacted by music recorded in Tennessee, which starts with the crafting of the song itself,” said Commissioner Kevin Triplett, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. “’Songwriters Week’ celebrates the foundation of the craft for which we are known, music. It recognizes contributions of past, present and future songwriters. Music is a universal language with roots in every direction to Tennessee and is celebrated, performed and heard every day of every week in Tennessee and around the world.”

Local businesses are encouraged to participate in Tennessee Songwriters Week by programming special events such as open mic nights and songwriter showcases that celebrate songwriters and drive visitation. The last week of February was chosen because it’s a time of year that tends to be slower for most Tennessee destinations. To help get the effort started, the Department of Tourist Development has entered into a partnership with Nashville’s famous songwriter venue, The Bluebird Cafe.

During Tennessee Songwriters Week the last full week of February, Tennessee Tourism and The Bluebird Cafe will sponsor open mic nights in Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Johnson City. Bluebird Cafe’s long-time open mic night host, songwriter Barbara Cloyd, will host each night as a panel of local judges and audiences select the top two songwriters from each event. Those eight songwriters will perform at The Bluebird Cafe Sunday, April 7, 2019 during Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival before an audience that includes music publishing professionals.

“Many well-known songwriters have honed their skills here at The Bluebird, starting by performing on our Open Mic shows,” said Erika Wollam Nichols, general manager of The Bluebird Cafe.  “To have the chance to expand our Open Mic throughout the state is so exciting and offers the chance to explore the wealth of songwriting talent that is inherent to Tennessee.”

“One of Tennessee’s largest exports to the world is its music, which begins with the writing of a song,” said Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver (R-Lancaster), sponsor of bill. Songwriters are the lifeblood of Tennessee music. Great lyrics produce those hit songs that will last regardless of genre. I am thrilled to serve as co-sponsor of the bill honoring and recognizing the creation and inspiration behind the music.”

“Many writers still remain in the shadows of the music business and designating a week to focus the spotlight on the men and women who make the hard work of songwriting look easy confirms Tennessee’s place as the songwriting capital of the world. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has often been the catalyst for drawing attention to the songwriters behind the hits, and their support of our Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame public television show “The Songwriters” is a prime example of their commitment to our craft,” said Pat Alger, songwriter and board chair of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation, Hall of Fame Class of 2010.

For more information, please visit tnsongwritersweek.com or contact Jill Kilgore, public relations media manager for the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, at 615-927-1320 or by email at Jill.Kilgore@tn.gov.

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About the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Tennessee is the home of the blues, bluegrass, country, gospel, soul, rockabilly, and rock ‘n’ roll— delivering an unparalleled experience of beauty, history, and family adventure, infused with music, that creates a vacation that is “The Soundtrack of America. Made in Tennessee.”  

 

Explore more at tnvacation.com and join other Tennessee travelers by following “tnvacation” on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube, and “Tennessee” on Snapchat.

 

About the Bluebird Cafe

The Bluebird Cafe is one of the world’s preeminent listening rooms and the venue has gained worldwide recognition as a songwriter’s performance space where the “heroes behind the hits” perform their own songs; songs that have been recorded by chart-topping artists in all genres of music.  

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Dustin Lynch Added To The Lineup For “Gretsch Presents The Fifth Annual GEORGIA ON MY MIND” On June 26th

By on June 22, 2018 in In The Press
The “Gretsch Presents the Fifth Annual Georgia On My Mind” benefit concert is a Peach State jam that just got sweeter with the addition of Dustin Lynch to the impressive lineup. SiriusXM’s Storme Warren will emcee the event Tuesday, June 26 (7:30 PM/CDT) at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
The celebration of the Peach State’s musical mavericks and chart-topping songwriters is hosted by the Peach Pickers – Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, and Ben Hayslip – and benefits the Georgia Music Foundation, which supports music education and cultural enrichment programs in the state.

 

Previously announced performers this year include Lauren Alaina, John Berry, Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Travis Denning, Randy Houser, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson,Trea Landon, Michael Ray, and songwriters Pat Alger and Tony Arata, who are the recipients of the Georgia Music Foundation Flamekeeper Award, which is presented to individuals whose tireless work preserves and promotes Georgia’s musical roots and traditions.

 

Tickets are available now for $54.50 and $44.50 via Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, ryman.com,or by calling (800) 745-3000.

 

Tickets often sell out prior to the concert, which has gained a reputation over the past four years for surprise appearances by unannounced guests. Friends joining the Peach Pickers have included Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Big Boi of Outkast, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Kip Moore, T. Graham Brown, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie, Lee Brice, Craig Campbell, Tyler Farr, Otis Redding III, Dexter Redding, Billy Currington, Drivin’ N Cryin’, Brent Cobb, Jon Langston, Cole Taylor, and many more.

 

This year, the Peach Pickers welcome Gretsch, the fourth-generation musical instruments company headquartered in Pooler, GA, as presenting sponsor. In celebration of its 135th anniversary this year, Gretsch has generously donated one of its USA Custom drum kits valued at more than $5,000 to be auctioned off online by Your Roctioneer via the GiveSmart platform. The auction, which is live now, will end during intermission at the June 26 concert at the Ryman. The drum kit will be played by the house band during the concert, then delivered or shipped to the auction winner. To register and bid online, visit https://gamusic.auction-bid.org/microsite/.

 

The Georgia Music Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1994, has distributed nearly $300,000 in grants to deserving music education, preservation and outreach programs since the first “Georgia On My Mind” concert was held in 2014. Proceeds from the 2017 concert benefitted 17 schools and non-profit organizations. Among the recipients were Nuçi’s Space in Athens for its annual Camp Amped summer camp; the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House in Macon for its 2018 outreach programs; and the Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics in Hephzibah for the purchase of Orff instruments. Info on the grant program is available at www.georgiamusicfoundation.org.
About thePeach Pickers: All Georgia natives, the Peach Pickers have accumulated more than 70 No. 1 songs collectively and individually since 2010 and earned numerous awards and accolades. Their respective catalogs include hit songs “I Don’t Want This Night To End,” “All About Tonight,” “Gimmie That Girl,” “Just A Kiss,” “When She Says Baby,” “Boys Round Here,” “It Goes Like This,” “We Owned The Night,” “I Don’t Dance,” “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,” “Point At You,” “That’s My Kind Of Night,” “Rain Is A Good Thing,” “Small Town Throwdown,” “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” “Star of the Show,” and many more.

 

Platinum sponsor Georgia Tourism is proud to feature native Jason Aldean on the cover of the 2018 Georgia Travel Guide. Free copies are available at www.exploregeorgia.org.
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Music City Food + Wine Festival Announces Chef Showcase Schedule

By on June 21, 2018 in In The Press

Music City Food + Wine Festival is pleased to announce the Chef Showcase schedule, chef and restaurant line-up for Friday evening, September 14 and Saturday, September 15, 2018: http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com. Featuring more than 40 of the city’s most beloved and acclaimed chefs, the Chef Showcase gives festival attendees the opportunity to sample signature dishes from their restaurants. The Chef Showcase is a hallmark of the Grand Taste Tents at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (600 James Robertson Pkwy).

 

Music City Food + Wine Festival is also in search of the ultimate food lovers to compete for a chance to become the Best Fest Foodie. Winners will receive either a pair of Friday Night or Saturday Tickets, a phone camera lens attachment and a professional photo shoot. Learn how to enter for a chance to win via: https://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com/win/best-fest-foodie/

 

“Music City Food + Wine brings my two favorite things together: food + community,” says Aaron Clemins, chef & partner of Kuchnia + Keller. “I can’t think of anything better than getting to share food and fun with some of the best chefs in this city and the country! It’s going to be a great weekend!”

 

Friday, September 14, 2018:

Chef Showcase will feature different chefs and restaurants each day. Join some of the industry’s best chefs after work on Friday, September 14, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. for great food, drinks, cooking demos and more. Scheduled participants include: Kahlil Arnold (Arnold’s Country Kitchen); Carey Bringle (Peg Leg Porker); Chris Carter & James Peisker (Porter Road Butcher); Aaron Clemins; Trey Cioccia (The Farm House, Black Rabbit); Gerard Craft (Pastaria); Bill & Tony Darsinos (GReKo Greek Street Food); Nathan Duensing (Marsh House); Matt Farley (Woolworth on Fifth); Tony Galzin (Nicky’s Coal Fired); Robert Grace (MStreet: Moto, Kayne Prime, Tavern, Saint Añejo); Matt Hyland & Graydon Atchley (Emmy Squared); Daniel Lindley (5th & Taylor); Crystal De Luna-Bogan (The Grilled Cheeserie Melt Shop + Food Trucks); Sean McTiernan (Adele’s); Jess Rice (My Poor Tired Liver); Andrew Rodriguez (Little Octopus); David Tieman (Five Points Pizza); Murphy Vaughn & Chris Bowater (Silo); and more to be announced. See Friday Night line-up here: https://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com/friday-night/

 

“I’m thrilled and honored to be included in the Chef Showcase. It is such a dream!” says chef Jess Rice. “There are so many chefs on the roster this year and I’m excited to bring my take on healthy, plant-based cuisine to the festival.”

“Smiles are effortless as guests explore from table to table their passion to imbibe on sharing, learning, laughter, and yes, there is dancing! Not only are the guests having a fabulous time at Music City Food + Wine Festival, but so are the chefs,” says Deb Paquette, chef & owner of Etch and etc. “We come together as one big team to represent ourselves and our city as guides to the sublime.”

 

Saturday, September 15, 2018:

On Saturday, September 15, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., the Grand Taste Tents will host the following Chef Showcase participants: Kristopher Akers (Americano); Jessica Benefield & Trey Burnette (Two Ten Jack, The Green Pheasant); Maneet Chauhan (Chauhan Ale & Masala House); Matt Gillie (Tànsuǒ); Daniel Gorman (Henley); Mike Haggerty (Sea Salt); Hal M. Holden Bache (Lockeland Table); Jess Lambert (Etch); Michael Morales (Sunda); Deb Paquette; Kyle Patterson (Sinema Nashville); Nick Pellegrino (Mangia Nashville); Giovanni Pinato (Giovanni Ristorante); Steven Robilio (Saltine); Brian Riggenbach (Mockingbird); Joshua Simpson (Proper Bagel); Nina Singto (Thai Esane); Andrew Whitney (MStreet: Moto, Kayne Prime, Tavern, Saint Añejo); and more. See Saturday Night line-up here: https://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com/saturday-day/

 

“We really love the energy that Music City Food + Wine Festival brings,” says chefs Jessica Benefield & Trey Burnette. “It’s an incredible experience to meet new people, hang out with some of your oldest friends, and have more celebrity sightings than you can count all in one week! MCFW truly stands out as a very special event.”

 

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 Instagram (instagram.com/musiccityfw/) Twitter (twitter.com/musiccityfw) and Facebook (facebook.com/musiccityfw) #MCFW.

 

For media credentials, please fill out the online application here: http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com/press/

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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Sugarland’s New Album & Tour Launch To Stellar Reviews

By on June 20, 2018 in In The Press

 

‘STILL THE SAME’ 2018 Tour Kicks Off To Stellar Reviews
“Sugarland has found a way to stay in touch, with their audience and the broader world, by enlarging their scope on Bigger, and that’s no small feat.” – NPR Music

“Few artists can meld the joyful and the thoughtful as exuberantly as the country-pop duo do on their sixth studio album.”
– Entertainment Weekly

“The duo is very much still the same. Its chemistry is there. Their trust in each other is intact. Their creative vision is in lockstep.” – The Tennessean

“Sugarland haven’t missed a step. Bigger is, as the name suggests, an extrapolation of everything that made the celebrated pop country duo one of the biggest acts of the 2000s.” – Wide Open Country 

GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar duo SUGARLAND are celebrating the release of their critically acclaimed sixth studio record BIGGER, which arrived on June 8 via a joint venture with Big Machine Records and UMG Nashville. The duo recently appeared on the TODAY Show on NBC to perform a captivating rendition of “Babe”, their newest single from the album. The track was written by Taylor Swift and is currently in the Top 30 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart and at Country radio. Watch the performance HERE now.

Returning from a hiatus that saw both Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush release highly praised solo albums, BIGGER marks Sugarland’s first new album in eight years. Bush and Nettles co-wrote nearly all of the songs on the album, and have so far been drawing praise across the board from critics and fans alike. BIGGER is now available digitally and physically HERE.

BIGGER embodies the musical spirit that fans have come to expect from Sugarland, combining upbeat tracks with powerful message songs that address specific issues facing the world today and spark conversations for tomorrow. “Our hopefulness and our sparkiness and our joy are things I think we do uniquely well, especially in the country format,” says Jennifer of the set’s sunnier material. “We offer that in a unique way.” Bush added, “My daughter is turning 13. I wondered if there was a way to help her through the world she’s growing up in. There are songs on this album that are inspired by the idea of that conversation, and I hope they will speak to people of all ages, no matter who they are or what they’re facing in life.”

Sugarland also just wrapped a successful first leg of tour dates on their STILL THE SAME 2018 TOUR. The headline run kicked off in their home state of Georgia on May 25 and will crisscross its way through 49 cities in North America this summer. Brandy Clark and Clare Bowen will provide support through July 14, while Frankie Ballard and Lindsay Ell will join the lineup from July 19 through September 9. For tickets and a full list of dates, please see below or visit HERE. Reviews and reactions from the first few dates have already been glowing:

“[Sugarland] have always had an undeniable chemistry on stage and they’ve successfully recaptured that for their comeback Still The Same Tour…They’re not just up there performing, they actually look like they’re having the best time.” – The OC Register

“[A] bright, playful show” – Atlanta Journal Constitution

“No matter how much time has passed, the pair can, clearly, pick back up right where they left off.” – The Spokesman Review

Since the band’s inception in 2002, Sugarland has sold nearly 10 million albums domestically, earned seven No. 1 singles to date and amassed more than 330 million on-demand streams, making Sugarland one of the most popular Country music duos of all time.

STILL THE SAME 2018 TOUR DATES

Jun. 21 Englewood, CO Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre *
Jun. 22 Rapid City, SD Rushmore Plaza Civic Center *
Jun. 23 Bismarck, ND Bismarck Event Center *
Jun. 28 Omaha, NE Centurylink Center *
Jun. 29 Moline, IL Taxslayer Center *
Jun. 30 St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena *
Jul. 6 Niagara Falls, ON Fallsview Casino Resort *
Jul. 7 Niagara Falls, ON Fallsview Casino Resort *
Jul. 8 Verona, NY Turning Stone Casino *
Jul. 12 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center *
Jul. 13 Youngstown, OH Covelli Centre *
Jul. 14 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion *
Jul. 19 Tulsa, OK BOK Center +
Jul. 20 Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie +
Jul. 21 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land +
Jul. 26 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Bay Center +
Jul. 27 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center Arena +
Jul. 28 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center +
Aug. 2 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena +
Aug. 3 Atlanta, GA Infinite Energy Arena +
Aug. 4 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena +
Aug. 9 Toledo, OH Huntington Center +
Aug. 10 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena +
Aug. 11 Green Bay, WI Resch Center +
Aug. 16 Sioux Falls, SD Denny Sanford Premier Center +
Aug. 17 Des Moines, IA Iowa State Fair
Aug. 18 Wichita, KS Intrust Bank Arena +
Aug. 23 Highland Park, IL Ravinia Festival
Aug. 24 St. Paul, MN Minnesota State Fair
Aug. 25 Grand Island, NE Nebraska State Fair
Aug. 30 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun +
Aug. 31 Allentown, PA Allentown Grandstand Fair
Sep. 1 Gilford, NH Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion +
Sep. 7 Worcester, MA DCU Center +
Sep. 8 Newark, NJ Prudential Center +
Sep. 9 Philadelphia, PA The MANN Center +

 

* With Brandy Clark and Clare Bowen
+ With Frankie Ballard and Lindsay Ell

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Lip Sync Battle Sneak Peek | Nicole Scherzinger Performs “Man I Feel Like A Woman” For Shania Twain Tribute

By on June 18, 2018 in In The Press

LL Cool J and Shania Twain Photo credit: Paramount Network

Watch a preview clip of Nicole Scherzinger’s performance of “Man I Feel Like a Woman” on a special Shania Twain themed episode of Paramount Network’s “LIP SYNC BATTLE.” The highly anticipated Nicole Scherzinger vs. Derek Hough lip sync battle debuts Thursday, June 21 at 10:30pm ET/PT.

“Lip Sync Battle” is hosted by entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY Award-winner LL COOL J and television personality, author, and model, Chrissy Teigen.

Nicole Scherzinger performs on “Lip Sync Battle”. Photo credit: Courtesy of Paramount Network

Based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip sync battling, the Paramount Network original series features celebrities going head to head – lip-syncing the song of their choice – battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet.  The series is a ratings and multiplatform superstar for Paramount Network. The award-winning “Lip Sync Battle” is executive produced by Casey Patterson, Jay Peterson of Matador Content, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant, LL COOL J and Eight Million Plus Productions.

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Thunder From Down Under Coming To Nashville In July!

By on June 18, 2018 in In The Press

As seen on “The Real,” “Impractical Jokers,” “The View,” “Ellen,” “Project Runway with Heidi Klum,” “Brother Vs. Brother with the Property Brothers,” “NBC Today Show,” “Drop Dead Diva” and Disney’s, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” Australia’s Thunder from Down Under will take up a short residency, performing live for the first time in Nashville for six shows between July 12 and July 21 at Limelight (201 Woodland Street) as part of their 2018 Desert Dreams World Tour.

SHOW DATES & TIMES:

Thursday, July 12–7 p.m.

Saturday, July 14–7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 19–7 p.m.

Saturday, July 21–7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

Tickets to Australia’s Thunder from Down Under: The Ultimate Girls’ Night Outback go on sale tomorrow, Friday, April 20, 2018 at 10 a.m. at www.thunderfromdownunder.com. Tickets priced from $40.00 plus applicable taxes and fees.

This year, the all-Aussie line up has performed to sell-out crowds across the globe including The Netherlands, Germany, Mexico, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. With two international touring troupes and one troupe based in Las Vegas, Australia’s Thunder from Down Under have performed to more than 18 million women worldwide and boast a social following of over 1 MILLION dedicated fans.

Performing 13 SOLD OUT SHOWS each week and a maintaining a 15-YEAR residency on the Las Vegas strip at the Excalibur Hotel Casino, it’s no surprise that Australia’s Thunder from Down Under was named the “Best Male Strip Show” by Las Vegas Review Journal, for the third consecutive year.

The men of THUNDER take entertainment to a new level of excitement by transforming fantasy into reality at the blink of an eye – or the unbuttoning of a shirt! They command the stage and captivate the crowd, as the audience lets their hair down and kick up their heels. It must be experienced to be believed.

“With Nashville becoming one of the largest destinations for bachelorette parties, it was only fitting to bring the world’s number one male revue to this bachelorette hot spot,” says Adam Steck, Founder & CEO of SPI Entertainment and Co-Owner of Australia’s Thunder From Down Under.

Susan Pizzitola, Nashville’s local promoter for Thunder, is thrilled to welcome them to Music City. “We are beyond excited to welcome Australia’s Thunder From Down Under! With their Australian roots and cowboy boots, summer in Nashville just got HOTTER.”

The group has also caught the eye of notable celebs including Demi Moore, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Kendra Wilkinson, Wynonna Judd & WWE’s Total Divas.

For more information on the Aussie sensation, Thunder from Down Under, please visit www.thunderfromdownunder.com.

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