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Tickets On Sale This Weekend For “2018 CMT Music Awards”

By on May 17, 2018 in In The Press

PRESALE BEGINS FRIDAY, MAY 18th AT 11AM ET VIA TICKETMASTER

VIP PACKAGES OFFERED TO FANS FOR FIRST TIME

CMT today announced that tickets will go on presale on May 18 and general sale on May 19 for the “2018 CMT Music Awards,” premiering LIVE on Wednesday, June 6 at 8pm ET/PT from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Hosted by Little Big Town, the “2018 CMT Music Awards” is country’s only entirely fan-voted awards show. Fans can purchase presale tickets beginning tomorrow, May 18 via Ticketmaster using password “BUCKLEUP,” and vote now for their favorite artists at vote.cmt.com. A superstar roster of performers and presenters will be announced soon.

TICKET INFORMATION:
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets
Friday, May 18 – presale beginning at 11am ET/10am CT (Password for presale: BUCKLEUP)
Saturday, May 19 – general sale beginning at 11am ET/10am CT

A limited amount of Ultimate Insider VIP Experiences are available for fans seeking celebrity treatment at the 2018 CMT Music Awards. VIPs will have the opportunity to walk the red carpet and snap a professional photo in addition to watching the show from a premium seat or the standing room pit. Before the Awards show, VIP guests will get to attend select rehearsals and soundcheck, while also having guaranteed access to a taping of CMT Crossroads, CMT New Artist Showcase, and more. To view Ultimate Insider VIP Experience details, please visit: https://www.cidentertainment.com/events/cmt-music-awards/.

The “2018 CMT Music Awards” nominations announcement made history last week, as pop sensations Bebe Rexha, with her record-breaking hit, “Meant To Be,” featuring Florida Georgia Line, and Justin Timberlake, with “Say Something” featuring Chris Stapleton, received first time nods for the highly coveted “Video of the Year.” The additional lineup of country stars vying for the title include Blake Shelton, Brett Young, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwoodfeaturing Ludacris, Dan + Shay, Jason Aldean, Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett. Up for four nominations each, Carrie Underwood (who also currently holds the title of most “CMT Music Awards” wins), Florida Georgia Line and Jason Aldean are tied for most nods.

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About CMT
CMT is the leading authority on country music and lifestyle, offering a mix of original series, music events and specials. CMT is everywhere its fans are including two cable channels (CMT and the 24-hour music channel, CMT Music), radio (CMT Radio), digital (CMT App, CMT.com) and social (CMT on Facebook, CMT on Instagram and CMT on Twitter). CMT is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Pandora ‘Up Close’ With Dierks Bentley Presented By Southwest Airlines

By on May 17, 2018 in In The Press

Pandora (NYSE:P), the largest streaming music provider in the U.S., announces ‘Up Close’ with Dierks Bentley, an intimate live concert experience on June 13 at Capitale in New York City celebrating the release of his ninth studio album, The Mountain, due out on June 8. To celebrate the event, Dierks curated an exclusive mixtape featuring his new music and other tracks that inspired him when writing this album. Pandora listeners can RSVP now for the free event.

“Pandora is the preferred music streaming service in the U.S. for country music fans and the genre is the second highest ranking overall on the platform”

“Pandora is the preferred music streaming service in the U.S. for country music fans and the genre is the second highest ranking overall on the platform,” said Jeff Zuchowski, Vice President of Artist Marketing and Industry Relations at Pandora. “We’re beyond excited to celebrate a career milestone with Dierks Bentley and offer our loyal country fans an opportunity to experience a live concert from one of the best performers in country music today.”

Dierks Bentley is one of the exceptional artists that contribute to the growing presence of country music listeners on Pandora, with over 3.8 million station adds and an overall impression of nearly 3 billion spins to date. His latest single “Women Amen” has been streamed over 22 million times by Pandora listeners since it was released, and his station adds continue to climb week-to-week in anticipation of the new album release.

The ‘Up Close’ with Dierks Bentley concert is the latest installment in a series of exclusive album release events for Pandora listeners with previous shows including Luke Bryan, John Legend and Tim McGraw. The ‘Up Close’ program is part of Pandora’s ongoing commitment to provide loyal listeners with exclusive music content and events to experience the artists they love. Pandora and Southwest® are teaming up to present this unforgettable experience for Dierks Bentley fans.

ABOUT PANDORA

Pandora is the world’s most powerful music discovery platform – a place where artists find their fans and listeners find music they love. We are driven by a single purpose: unleashing the infinite power of music by connecting artists and fans, whether through earbuds, car speakers, live on stage or anywhere fans want to experience it. Our team of highly trained musicologists analyze hundreds of attributes for each recording which powers our proprietary Music Genome Project®, delivering billions of hours of personalized music tailored to the tastes of each music listener, full of discovery, making artist/fan connections at unprecedented scale. Founded by musicians, Pandora empowers artists with valuable data and tools to help grow their careers and connect with their fans.

www.pandora.com | @pandoramusic | www.pandoraforbrands.com | @PandoraBrands | amp.pandora.com

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Ole Red Nashville Is Itchin’ To Have A Little Fun; Announces Grand Opening Celebrations

By on May 16, 2018 in In The Press

Courtesy of Tuck-Hinton

Ole Red Nashville, the highly anticipated partnership between Ryman Hospitality Properties and Opry member, Blake Shelton, will officially celebrate its grand opening June 6-10, welcoming fans to CMA Fest. The restaurant, bar and music venue will host multiple events throughout the week, including a “Blake Shelton and Friends” concert.

On Wednesday, June 6 Blake Shelton will christen the Ole Red Nashville stage with an exclusive late night “Blake Shelton and Friends” concert following the CMT Awards. Tickets for Shelton’s performance will not be available for sale to the public. However, fans who want to attend this can’t miss evening will be able to enter for a chance to win tickets to the show.

 

Fans who want in on the action can enter to win at olered.com/grand-opening-sweepstakes/ or by listening for a chance to win on local country radio. A select group of lucky fans who enter will be chosen at random to attend. Special guest performers joining Shelton will be announced at a later date.

Fans who don’t win a coveted slot to “Blake Shelton and Friends” can stream the first three songs from the event live on Ole Red Nashville’s Facebook page at 11 p.m. Central: facebook.com/olerednashville or catch Shelton’s Grand Ole Opry performance on June 7. To purchase tickets, visit opry.com.

 

“Lower Broadway is the centerpiece of Nashville. There’s so much great music and fun going on down there all the time and it’s exciting to now be a part of it – it’s a dream come true,” said Shelton.

Everyone is invited to join in on the fun as celebrations continue all week long with live music programming presented by Spotify. During select hours, guests can experience the restaurant’s highly anticipated menu under the direction of James Beard Award Nominated Executive Chef Garrett Pittler. Highlights include everything from traditional southern favorites (hot chicken, fried pickles and skillet cornbread) to high-end cuisine (oysters, pimento cheese burrata and charcuterie), with a few clever, Oklahoma-inspired specialties like catfish corndogs as well as specialty, hand-crafted cocktails, local brews and a curated wine selection.

“Ole Red is an experience unlike anywhere else on Broadway – from the live entertainment quality to the food, drinks, décor and retail,” said Ryman Hospitality Properties Chairman and CEO Colin Reed. “We are excited to celebrate its grand opening with the thousands of fans and visitors that join us in Nashville for one of the most exciting weeks of the year, CMA Fest.”

Ole Red Nashville is a multi-level, 26,000 square foot entertainment epicenter at the intersection of city chic and southern roots, and is raising the bar on Broadway. The venue features a two-story bar and restaurant, retail area, performance space, dance floor, private VIP booths for small groups as well as a large, upscale private event space – The Hall at Ole Red. The performance space is equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system and acoustics tailor-made for event programming, including intimate concerts, live-band karaoke, showcases for up-and-coming talent and more.

Topping off Ole Red Nashville is a 6,000-square-foot rooftop with an indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant called The Lookout at Ole Red, which provides unmatched views of historic lower Broadway and downtown Nashville.

The Ole Red concept first came to life in Shelton’s adopted hometown of Tishomingo, Okla., last fall. Nashville is the second location, with a third planned for Gatlinburg, Tenn., set to open in 2019.

About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) is a REIT for federal income tax purposes, specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets. The Company’s owned assets include a network of four upscale, meetings-focused resorts totaling 7,811 rooms that are managed by lodging operator Marriott International, Inc. under the Gaylord Hotels brand. Other owned assets managed by Marriott International, Inc. include Gaylord Springs Golf Links, the Wildhorse Saloon, the General Jackson Showboat, The Inn at Opryland, a 303-room overflow hotel adjacent to Gaylord Opryland and AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor, a 192-room overflow hotel near Gaylord National. The Company also owns and operates media and entertainment assets, including the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary weekly showcase of country music’s finest performers for over 90 years; the Ryman Auditorium, the storied former home of the Grand Ole Opry located in downtown Nashville; 650 AM WSM, the Opry’s radio home; and Ole Red, a country lifestyle and entertainment brand. The Company also is a joint venture partner in Opry City Stage, the Opry’s first home away from home, in Times Square. For additional information about Ryman Hospitality Properties, visit www.rymanhp.com.

About Ole Red

Ole Red is a country lifestyle and entertainment brand designed to embody the spirit of Blake Shelton’s clever, irreverent third-chart hit, “Ol’ Red.” The brand is anchored by its flagship multi-story bar, restaurant and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway, with its first location in Blake’s hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. A third location is planned for Gatlinburg, Tennessee, set to open in 2019. Ole Red is owned and operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties, as part of its Opry Entertainment division. For more information, visit www.olered.com.

About Blake Shelton

Country Music Association’s 2012 “Entertainer of the Year,” five-time Male Vocalist of the Year winner and GRAMMY nominee Blake Shelton continues to add to his superstar status. In November he released his album Texoma Shore, which became his sixth record to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and marked his 11th all-genre Top 10. Texoma Shore features his Top 10 and climbing single “I Lived It” as well as the smash hit “I’ll Name The Dogs,” a romantic tune that boasts over 68 million streams and recently became his 25th No. 1 song. In the week following album launch, Shelton became the first artist in Country Aircheck / Mediabase history to have six songs chart simultaneously. Texoma Shore follows 2016’s Gold-certified If I’m Honest, the best-selling country album release of the year, which spawned three chart-topping songs and earned him a No. 1 on both the Billboard Top Country Albums and the all-genre Top Album Sales charts.

 

A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Shelton has earned a host of honors throughout his career including 20 ACM nominations and the Top Country Artist title at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Shelton proved worthy of the distinction on this winter’s Country Music Freaks headlining tour alongside Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce and special guest Trace Adkins. As a coach for the Emmy Award-winning television show “The Voice“, Shelton is a six-time champion, most recently with his contestant Chloe Kohanski. Offstage, Shelton has teamed up with Ryman Hospitality to open a string of Ole Red entertainment restaurant venues, a nod to his 2001 hit of the same name. The flagship location in his Oklahoma hometown Tishomingo opened its doors in September 2017, with Nashville’s venue on lower Broadway following in May 2018.

For more information and upcoming tour dates, please visit www.BlakeShelton.com and follow @BlakeShelton.

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Craig Campbell Reveals All-Star Lineup For 6th Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge

By on May 15, 2018 in In The Press

Photo credit: Cody Heckber

Big hearted Broken Bow Records star CRAIG CAMPBELL is proud to announce the official lineup of his 6TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY CORNHOLE CHALLENGE, with some of the biggest names in Country and beyond set for good times and a good cause.

Taking place at Nashville’s City Winery on June 5, this year’s event will feature CAMPBELL and his wife MINDY, as well as RUSSELL DICKERSON, LINDSAY ELL, WALKER HAYES, BRETT KISSEL, NASCAR driver SCOTT LAGASSE, JR., LOCASH’s CHRIS LUCAS and PRESTON BRUST, JERROD NIEMANN, TAYLOR PHILLIPS, DEE JAY SILVER, TEGAN MARIE, THE CADILLAC THREE’s JAREN JOHNSTON and KELBY RAY, and BRETT YOUNG.

The One Million Strong Benefit – a gala dinner, ceremony and singer-songwriter round with Campbell – at City Winery will follow on June 6, where the final tally of funds raised for Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) will be revealed. Last year’s combined events raised more than $180,000, as fans bid for the chance to compete in the tournament against the stars themselves, and dinner attendees bid on auction items like a backyard BBQ with Campbell and a NASCAR experience with Scott Lagasse, Jr., another Fight CRC spokesman.

Campbell is a national spokesperson for Fight CRC – a nonprofit organization working to increase awareness, education, advocacy and research for colorectal cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among adults in the U.S. The hit maker lost his father to the disease when he was just 11 years old. As Fight CRC’s first national spokesman, Campbell has raised more than $300,000 by co-hosting the organization’s One Million Strong benefit and his celebrity cornhole challenge.

The Georgia native will be in headlines once again on June 8, this time for releasing his highly-anticipated SEE YOU TRY EP – seven diverse tracks featuring his flirtatious chart-riser “See You Try” and two versions of the critically acclaimed “Outskirts of Heaven.” It’s Campbell’s first new collection of tunes in five years, and arrives after a standout 2017 which included Luke Bryan’s HUNTIN’, FISHIN’ AND LOVIN’ EVERY DAY Tour.

Campbell will headline select dates across North America throughout the summer of 2018.

ABOUT CRAIG CAMPBELL:

Country singer-songwriter Craig Campbell’s neo-traditional sensibility and undeniable talent have made him a favorite of both fans and critics alike for nearly a decade. Since launching out of the legendary Nashville honky-tonk, The Stage, and into the Top 15 of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with 2010’s heartfelt “Family Man,” Campbell has released two acclaimed studio albums and gathered over 1 billion radio airplay audience impressions. Singles like “Fish” have shown off the Lyons, Georgia, native’s down-home side, while the infectious romance of “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” rose into Country radio’s Top 10. A regular performer on the Grand Ole Opry and widely-praised entertainer, Campbell has been lauded by critical outlets like Rolling Stone Country and tastemakers like Country radio DJ Bobby Bones – who says “Seeing Craig perform live will change your perspective on what a well-rounded artist is.” He has been featured on NBC’s TODAY and Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, and is a frequent supporter of both the USO and Fight CRC, where he serves as a national spokesperson in the campaign against colorectal cancer. Last June, Campbell hosted the 5th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge, and has helped raise over $300,000 for the Fight CRC organization to date. Following the release of his latest hit, the uplifting 2016 ballad “Outskirts of Heaven,” Campbell has revealed a flirtatious new single – “See You Try” – and a brand new, seven-song EP of the same name on Broken Bow Records is set for June 8. He recently wrapped up Luke Bryan’s HUNTIN’, FISHIN’ AND LOVIN’ EVERY DAY Tour, and is currently headlining select dates nationwide.

For more information on Craig Campbell, the 6th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge and tour dates, visit www.craigcampbell.tv.

Reach out to him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

ABOUT FIGHT COLORECTAL CANCER:
Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is a trusted, national nonprofit advocacy organization fighting for a cure. It was founded in 2005 by Nancy Roach, a patient advocate who witnessed the need for colorectal cancer advocacy after her mother-in-law’s diagnosis. The organization plays an important role in rallying colorectal cancer advocates to action. Fight CRC is known for activism and patient empowerment throughout patient, academic, political, scientific, medical and nonprofit communities. With a mission focused on advocacy, research, patient education and awareness, the organization serves advocates in every state of the U.S. and many others around the world. Fight CRC is rated Platinum by nonprofit monitoring group GuideStar and is recognized as a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator. To learn more, visit FightCRC.org.
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Tickets On Sale May 18 For The Third Annual ‘Scott Hamilton & Friends’ Happening On November 18th At Bridgestone Arena

By on May 14, 2018 in In The Press

Olympic champion SCOTT HAMILTON today announced ticket sales will go on sale May 18 for SCOTT HAMILTON & FRIENDS, the third annual Nashville Ice Show benefitting the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, which will take place on Sunday, November 18 at 5 pm. Grammy Award-winning music superstar SHERYL CROW will again host with Scott on this can’t miss night combining performances from the biggest names in music and the most celebrated figure skaters.

“8!!! It’s always been a significant number for me – from figure eights on the ice to ‘winks’ throughout my life so I can’t think of a better date to start ticket sales or to have the event this year than on the 18th,” said Scott. “Sheryl and I are committed to creating the ultimate celebration of cancer survivorship with the only event in the country that brings the best music artists and figure skating champions together for an unforgettable family-friendly show.”

The night will also include a return of the fan-favorite special performance by local skaters, who raise funds for the opportunity to perform in the show through the Foundation’s Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer peer-to-peer fundraising program.

Tickets for reserved seating will start at $35 plus applicable service charges and preferred seating of $50 and $75 will be available at Bridgestone Arena Box Office and ticketmaster.com. Tickets and sponsorship packages that include an After Show Celebration at the Omni Hotel – featuring dinner, live music and a silent auction – will be available for purchase through the Foundation event page.

Proceeds from the concert benefit Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, dedicated to changing the future of cancer by funding advanced, innovative research that treats the cancer while sparing the patient. For more information, visit ScottCARES.org. Interviews and artwork are available upon request.

About Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation:

CARES is an acronym for Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship. The Foundation seeks to be a neutral convener between organizations, researchers, academic scientists, drug developers and others to advance new treatments. It relies on the expertise of leading institutions, clinicians, scientists and industry experts to inform and provide direction on leading innovative research projects, screening, education and survivor programs.

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Lauren Alaina, Bobby Bones, Jay Cutler, Brandi Cyrus, Trent Harmon, Tegan Marie, Lucas Hoge And Marc Mariani Join City Of Hope Softball Game

By on May 12, 2018 in In The Press


City of Hope’s 28th annual Celebrity Softball Game continues to announce talent for the Saturday, June 9, event at First Tennessee Park. Bobby Bones, Brandi Cyrus, Lauren Alaina, Tegan Marie, Trent Harmon, Lucas Hoge, Jay Cutler and Marc Mariani have been added to the list of talent participating in the event. Teams iHeart Radio and Grand Ole Opry will meet at the field for a friendly competition for a great cause.   CLICK HERE for tickets ranging $15 – $35.

Office Depot will join the game for the first time as a supporting sponsor. Other notable partners include CMA Fest, U.S. Army, Grand Ole Opry and iHeart Radio.

Big Machine artist and Season 15 winner of ABC’s “American Idol” Trent Harmon will also perform the national anthem. City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game veteran and national radio personality Bobby Bones will continue as iHeart’s team captain. Reigning ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year Lauren Alaina will return to the game after several years of support. DJ, fashion blogger and member of the Cyrus dynasty Brandi Cyrus will play in the game for the first time. Warner Music Nashville artist Tegan Marie, 14, one of the youngest female country singers to sign a record deal in decades, will participate in the game along with Billboard No. 1 artist Lucas Hoge and NFL players Jay Cutler and Marc Mariani.

As previously announced, The Scott Brothers are warming up for some sibling rivalry this year and Naomi Judd, who participated in the game in the early ’90s, is dusting off her glove and returning as a play-by-play guest announcer. More talent will be announced soon.

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. As always, 100 percent of event net profits benefit City of Hope. For more information, visitcityofhope.org/softball or follow City of Hope on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT CITY OF HOPE:

City of Hope is an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as one of only 49 comprehensive cancer centers, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the world. City of Hope is located in Duarte, California, just northeast of Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California. It is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation, diabetes and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs based on technology developed at the institution.

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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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Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar To Open In Nashville June 2018

By on May 9, 2018 in In The Press


On the heels of his 20th career chart-topping single, three-time and reigning ACM “Entertainer of the Year” Jason Aldean announces JASON ALDEAN’S KITCHEN + ROOF TOP BAR. In partnership with TC Restaurant Group, the four-story entertainment complex in the middle of downtown Music City”s Lower Broadway (between 3rd and 4th Ave) will open on in June, featuring music on every floor, a one-of-kind homestyle menu and rooftop bar with customized cocktails.

JASON ALDEAN’S KITCHEN + ROOFTOP BAR will feature over 27,000 square feet of space in the neon-lined heart of Music City, 250 dining seats, six bars and a world-class kitchen, welcoming guests for good times, Southern food and live entertainment – all designed to make each visitor a part of The Aldean Army.

“It’s pretty cool to finally have my own spot downtown where people can go and have a good time,” said Aldean. “We’ve been working on this for a while and I’m looking forward to having everyone in town for CMA Music Fest help break it in.”

Live music will spill over two floors each and every day – focusing specifically on new local talent and as well as artists from across the country – and the venue will also be home to the largest outdoor patio on Broadway. The rooftop bar will serve freshly made cocktails with a panoramic view of the Nashville cityscape, while guests inside will find a 1961 4020 John Deere tractor serving as a tribute to Aldean’s multi-PLATINUM No. One hit, “Big Green Tractor.”

World-renowned Chef Tomasz Wosiak teamed up with Aldean to create a menu that is a mix of his Southern-cooking favorites, steaks, pastas, salads and more – including a unique, food-in-a-basket concept and a dessert menu. The superstar worked alongside Chef Tomasz to recreate his mother’s own Homemade Peach Cobbler, ensuring the family recipe was done to perfection.

Two giant video walls will showcase guests’ favorite sporting events – as well as all the hottest videos from today‘s country stars – while the mezzanine level will include an official store packed with memorabilia, T-shirts, hats, jackets and a signature glassware line. With private, VIP experiences available for groups up to 1500, JASON ALDEAN’S KITCHEN + ROOFTOP BAR is the perfect location for all types of events. For more information about JASON ALDEAN’S KITCHEN + ROOFTOP BAR, visit www.jasonaldeansnashville.com.

“Aldean has opted to not back down and continue working in the well-worn groove” (UPROXX) that has helped define the genre’s 21st century with his sure-footedness, which plays intomore than 15 million total album sales and dozens of sold-out stadium shows. Continuing with that momentum he becomes only the second Country act in history to score four consecutive chart-toppers on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart with REARVIEW TOWN, as all seven of his previous LPs have achieved PLATINUM certification or better. Aldean’s wide-open approach has made him a perennial live-show favorite for the format as he has headlined the biggest stadiums in the United States. “This is unquestionably Jason Aldean’s week” (CMT) with his two-week No. One single and album, as he launches his HIGH NOON NEON TOUR with special guests Lauren Alaina and Luke Combs in Kansas City, MO (5/10), Peoria, IL (5/11) and Des Moines, IA (5/12). For more information and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, www.jasonaldean.com.

About TC Restaurant Group:

TC Restaurant Group, with locations across the country, operates restaurant venues in the Nashville area including; FGL House, Sun Diner, Luigi’s City Pizza, Crazy Town, Tequila Cowboy and Wanna B’s Karaoke Bar.

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Steven Tyler Screening Film On Opening Night Of Nashville Film Festival May 10th, Mayor Proclaims Steven Tyler Day

By on May 9, 2018 in In The Press, Music, Special Events, The Latest

It’s official, May 10th is Steven Tyler day in Nashville as proclaimed by Mayor Briley with his movie debuting on opening night at the Nashville Film Festival that same night.

STEVEN TYLER: OUT ON A LIMB is an intimate portrait of rock icon Steven Tyler as he embraces the challenges of shifting gears, both as a solo performer and in a new genre of music. Uncovering a side of Tyler many fans have never seen before, this inspiring story looks at the passion, drive and search for creative fulfillment that keeps artists pushing boundaries throughout their careers. Casey Tebo directed the documentary and also served as producer alongside Steven Tyler, Rebecca Warfield, and Todd Thompson of Vermillion Entertainment, a Cross Creek Media company. Momentum Pictures will release the film on VOD and digital HD on May 15, 2018.

Catch Steven Tyler and The Loving Mary Band on May 12th in Nashville at the Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel.  Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.

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CMT Reveals Most Musically Diverse Nominations To Date For “2018 CMT Music Awards”

By on May 9, 2018 in In The Press

CMT just announced the nominations and hosts for the “2018 CMT Music Awards,” premiering on Wednesday, June 6 at 8pm ET/PT. In celebration of blended-genre collaborations dominating all formats, this year’s nominations feature the most eclectic and diverse list to date, spanning the worlds of pop, hip-hop, Americana and R&B. Each winner is selected by the fans with voting open now at CMT.com.

Little Big Town, nominated for three awards this year, is set to host their first-ever awards show when the “2018 CMT Music Awards” premieres LIVE from Nashville next month. With multiple “CMT Music Awards” wins and performances under their belts, the chart-topping and record-breaking group are no strangers to dominating the loudest night in country music.

For the first-time ever, the highly-coveted “Video of the Year” category features pop artists, as Justin Timberlake’s soul searching “Say Something,” featuring Chris Stapleton, and Bebe Rexha’s head-bopper hit “Meant To Be,” with Florida Georgia Lineare added into the mix, along with videos from Blake Shelton, Brett Young, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood featuring Ludacris, Dan + Shay, Jason Aldean, Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, and Thomas Rhett. The top five “Video of the Year” nominees will be announced the morning of the show and fans will be able to vote all day and throughout the show on Twitter.

Country superstar Carrie Underwood, who holds the title of most “CMT Music Awards” wins with 17, looks to add to her trophy case and defend her crown against superstars Florida Georgia Line and Jason Aldean, who are tied with Underwood for the most nominations with four each. Other artists with multiple nominations include “2018 CMT Music Awards” hosts Little Big Town (3), Chris Stapleton (3), Lauren Alaina(3), Thomas Rhett (3), Bebe Rexha (2), Blake Shelton (2), Brothers Osborne (2), Carly Pearce (2), Dan + Shay (2), Danielle Bradbery (2), Justin Timberlake (2), Kane Brown (2), Keith Urban (2), Kelsea Ballerini(2), Lady Antebellum (2), LANco (2), Ludacris (2) and Maren Morris (2).

As a longtime advocate and supporter of the emerging artist community, each of this year’s nominees for “Breakthrough Video of the Year” (Carly Pearce, Danielle Bradbery, Devin Dawson, LANco, Russell Dickerson, Walker Hayes) have been featured across CMT’s multiple platforms and screens as part of its “CMT Listen Up” campaign and/or highly-lauded “CMT Next Women of Country” franchise.

Artists with first-time nominations this year include Andra Day, Backstreet Boys, Bebe Rexha, Carly Pearce, Common, Derek Trucks, Devin Dawson, High Valley, Justin Timberlake, LANco, Ludacris, Russell Dickerson, Walker Hayes, and the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire.

Fan voting begins today at CMT.com and continues until 12:01am ET on Monday, June 4th.

The nominations follow renewed ratings growth and critical acclaim for CMT music specials and events due in part to a creative refresh featuring current and genre-bending artist pairings and pro-social elements. In October, “CMT Artists of the Year” notched its highest rating to date and now ranks as one of the fastest growing award shows, while “CMT Crossroads” recently garnered its highest ratings in five years with an episode featuring Backstreet Boys and Florida Georgia Line. The network recently finished its highest-rated quarter since 2014 and notched its fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year ratings growth. April 2018 was CMT’s best April performance in 4 years, extending to 17 the channel’s streak of consecutive months of year-over-year ratings growth among Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49 (L+SD, CMT Total Day).

The nominees for the 2018 CMT MUSIC AWARDS are:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration). Final nominees announced the morning of the show, with final voting held on social media during the live telecast.

  • Bebe Rexha feat. Florida Georgia Line –“Meant To Be”
  • Blake Shelton – “I’ll Name The Dogs”
  • Brett Young – “Mercy”
  • Brothers Osborne – “It Ain’t My Fault”
  • Carrie Underwood feat.Ludacris – “The Champion”
  • Dan + Shay – “Tequila”
  • Jason Aldean – “You Make It Easy”
  • Justin Timberlake feat. Chris Stapleton – “Say Something”
  • Kane Brown feat. Lauren Alaina – “What Ifs”
  • Kelsea Ballerini – “Legends”
  • Luke Combs – “When It Rains It Pours”
  • Thomas Rhett – “Marry Me”

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist

  • Blake Shelton –“I’ll Name The Dogs”
  • Dustin Lynch – “Small Town Boy”
  • Jason Aldean – “You Make It Easy”
  • Jon Pardi – “Heartache On The Dance Floor”
  • Luke Bryan – “Light It Up”
  • Thomas Rhett – “Marry Me”

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist

  • Carly Pearce – “Every Little Thing”
  • Carrie Underwood feat. Ludacris – “The Champion”
  • Kelsea Ballerini – “Legends”
  • Lauren Alaina – “Doin’ Fine”
  • Maren Morris – “I Could Use A Love Song”
  • Miranda Lambert – “Tin Man” From 2017 ACM Awards

DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists

  • Big & Rich – “California”
  • Brothers Osborne – “It Ain’t My Fault”
  • Dan + Shay – “Tequila”
  • Florida Georgia Line – “Smooth”
  • High Valley – “She’s With Me”
  • Tim McGraw & Faith Hill – “Speak To A Girl”

GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists

  • Lady Antebellum – “You Look Good”
  • LANco – “Greatest Love Story”
  • Little Big Town – “When Someone Stops Loving You”
  • Midland – “Make A Little”
  • Old Dominion – “No Such Thing As A Broken Heart”
  • Rascal Flatts – “Yours If You Want It”
  • Zac Brown Band – “My Old Man”

BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist’s major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female or group/duo)

  • Carly Pearce – “Every Little Thing”
  • Danielle Bradbery – “Sway”
  • Devin Dawson – “All On Me”
  • LANco – “Greatest Love Story”
  • Russell Dickerson – “Yours”
  • Walker Hayes – “You Broke Up With Me”

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Best video from a collaboration; awarded to the artists

  • Bebe Rexha feat. Florida Georgia Line – “Meant To Be”
  • Carrie Underwood feat. Ludacris – “The Champion”
  • Cole Swindell feat. Dierks Bentley – “Flatliner”
  • Justin Timberlake feat. Chris Stapleton – “Say Something”
  • Kane Brown feat. Lauren Alaina – “What Ifs”
  • Thomas Rhett feat. Maren Morris – “Craving You”

CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)

  • From 2017 CMT Artists of the Year:Andra Day, Common, Little Big Town, Lee Ann Womack and Danielle Bradbery – “Stand Up For Something”
  • From CMT Crossroads: Backstreet Boys and Florida Georgia Line – “Everybody”
  • From 2017 CMT Music Awards:Charles Kelley, Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker and Derek Trucks – “Midnight Rider”
  • From CMT Crossroads: Earth, Wind & Fire and Lady Antebellum – “September”
  • From 2017 CMT Artists of the Year:Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town – “I Won’t Back Down”
  • From 2017 CMT Music Awards: Keith Urban feat. Carrie Underwood – “The Fighter”

For more information, follow @CMT on Twitter and Instagram, use hashtag #CMTawards and like the CMT Music Awards on Facebook.

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