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My First Professional Soccer Game Experience With Captain Morgan And Nashville SC

By on March 2, 2020 in Music, The Latest

This past Saturday night I was invited by sponsor Captain Morgan to enjoy the season opening of Nashville SC vs. Atlanta United FC with them. It was also their first game held at Nissan Stadium.

First, let me be completely honest, I am not a big sports fan. I’ve attended many sporting events in my lifetime, but I end up socializing with whomever I am with more than watching the actual game. This goes back to my high school days spent in the marching band when I was required to be at every football game, yet rarely knew who even won. What can I say, I’m a little ADD and easily distracted! ha

Despite it being cold out, it was a nice, clear evening. I thoroughly enjoyed the fun tailgate party prior to the game with the folks at Captain Morgan. They really did it up right with their area that included photo ops in a fun swing area, games, an actual pirate posing for pictures, and serving some tasty rum. Your choice since left it up to the customer to add their mixer to the rum or not, plus a choice of fruit slices to add. I went full on pineapple with my rum along with a pineapple slice.

The fun did not end there, as the night was just beginning as we made our way to their suite on the top floor of the stadium. Not only did I enjoy the best, most comfortable seat in the house, in my opinion, to watch the game, but we were treated to a nice spread of tasty food that included sandwiches, hot dogs, hot wings, and sausage with sauerkraut. Plenty of vegetables and snacks to much on throughout the game, too. They were also so kind to send me an official Nashville SC t-shirt and my own bottle of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum to enjoy anytime I want that arrived at my doorstep a few hours before the game. What a treat!

Nashville SC is partnering with Captain Morgan for the 2020 Major League Soccer season including Inter Miami CF, Los Angeles FC, Minnesota United joining existing partners D.C. United, New York City FC, Philadelphia Union and Seattle Sounders FC as partners of the official spiced rum of MLS. 

“We couldn’t be more pleased about being in partnership with such a globally recognized drinks brand as Captain Morgan,” said Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre. “Their activations in MLS to date mirror the energy, tribalism and fun elements, that we aim to create around our games and our club. We have talked a lot about creating a uniquely Nashville culture, and about our games being a festival of soccer. Having a brand like Captain Morgan in the heart of all of that is a fantastic win for both of us.”

Later in the season, limited-edition Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum bottles featuring the club’s colors and crest will be available for purchase, so look for those to come soon.

I thoroughly enjoyed the game with the nice folks at Captain Morgan and hope to get the opportunity to attend again. I think I am becoming a bit of a soccer fan now. I love that Nashville has another professional sports franchise to enjoy. The city seems to really be embracing the new soccer team since despite cold temperatures, the stadium was close to being full. I think as temperatures warm up, they’ll be even more fans. There were definitely a lot of diehards with their drums and chants. I loved the energy! I highly-recommend buying a ticket, which are reasonably-priced, and checking out a game very soon.

Thank you so much for inviting me, Captain Morgan! I had a great time, plus love my t-shirt and your always tasty rum.

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If You Are A Fan Of 90’s Country & Dierks Bentley, You Will love Hot Country Knights

By on January 25, 2020 in Music

Brilliant! If you’re like me and miss the 90’s country sound, you’re going to love what Dierks Bentley and friends are up to now.

With their debut single featuring country icon Travis Tritt, “Pick Her Up”, Hot Country Knights is bringing back the popular 90’s country sound with a tongue in cheek approach by infusing a comedic element into it.

Obviously, if you are going to bring back some 90’s country, you need some mullets and line dancing, too. You get all that and so much more. This first single is upbeat, fun, and takes you straight back to the 90’s with a special appearance by Travis Tritt. I am hoping they keep bringing more country stars back who were popular in the 90’s to continue with a fun revival.

“The sound behind ‘Pick Her Up’ is Hot Country Knights 101…it’s so hot that I have advised the radio promotion department at UMG to wear oven mitts when delivering it to Country radio,” said lead singer Doug Douglason (aka Dierks Bentley). “Travis is an old buddy of ours…we go way back and everybody knows when you need a hit…you call Tritt. We appreciate his support and all our friends in the biz that are coming together right now to help us finally get our shot.”

This is just what country needs right now, and I’m here for it! Loving the music and the humor. Can’t wait to hear the full album!

About Hot Country Knights

Famous for never giving up on the dream of the ‘90s, the Hot Country Knights are comprised of band leader Douglas (“Doug”) Douglason, lead bass player Trevor Travis, lead guitarist Marty Ray (“Rayro”) Roburn, keytar/fiddle player Terotej (“Terry”) Dvoraczekynski, steel guitarist Barry Van Ricky and percussionist Monte Montgomery. With tongue firmly in cheek, The Hot Country Knights revive a comedic element which has long been integral to the Country genre, but has rarely been seen since the days of Grand Ole Opry stars like String Bean Akeman, Minnie Pearl and others. As dedicated road warriors, they’ve basically lived out of a van their entire existence. For more information on The Hot Country Knights visit www.hotcountryknights.com.

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Danielle Bradbery’s “Blackout” On New ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Soundtrack

By on November 24, 2019 in Music

Danielle Bradbery fans should be happy to hear new music from her appearing on the newly-released ‘Charlie’s Angels’ soundtrack.

Bradbery’s vocals are stellar on “Blackout”, a heavily pop-infused track. Check it out below! We’re loving it!

If you’re looking for some female-empowered entertainment that is just plain fun and action-packed, be sure to catch the newly-released ‘Charlie’s Angels’ in theatres now starring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, Elizabeth Banks, Patrick Stewart, and more.

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From The Stage To The Hospital And A Courageous Return To The Stage With Purpose: The Story Of Charity Bomb And Strange 90s Nashville

By on November 22, 2019 in Music

Back in 2010, Matthew Leone, the bassist for rock band Madina Lake, could have never imagined the turn his life would take. Leone was in Chicago at the time when he heard a woman screaming for help and spotted her being attacked by a man with blood clearly visible. He knew that he had to do something to help in this dire situation.

Matthew Leone was able to subdue the attacker, but while he was calling the police, the man managed to free himself and brutally attacked the unsuspecting bassist leaving him with a fractured skull, broken nose, and fractured jaw. He ended up in the hospital in a coma for several days after that where doctors removed one-third of his skull to deal with the swelling he incurred from the beating. It took him several months to recover from his injuries.

Turns out, it was a domestic situation between a husband and wife after he accused her of cheating. Surprisingly, he was found not guilty in court. Something that could very easily turn anyone negative considering everything that that Leone went through and how his life had been effected.

After recovering from his injuries and dealing with this life-changing event, Leone had a new-found appreciation for life and a desire to make a difference by focusing on doing something positive. It was from this that Leone co-founded Charity Bomb with his twin brother, Nathan (lead singer of Madina Lake) and a lifelong friend in 2018.

Charity Bomb is an unconventional, disruptive charitable organization that marries passion, innovation and hard work to fundraise and produce custom benefit events for a variety of causes and charities.

From Charity Bomb, Strange 80s was launched in Los Angeles last year. Now, they are set to launch Strange 90s in Nashville tomorrow night.

Strange 90s Nashville—a benefit concert presented by Charity Bomb and AEG Presents.  Strange 90s Nashville will feature a confluence of musicians, songwriters, country artists and rock stars collaborating to perform the anthems of this golden decade in a real-life recreation of the era. Confirmed performers include Jeffrey Steele, Ira Dean (Trick Pony), Matt Warren, James Otto and Dez Dickerson (The Revolution), Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer), Jennie Vee (Eagles of Death Metal), Nick Wheeler (The All American Rejects), A.Jay & Jeremy Popoff (Lit) and more.


In addition to once in a lifetime performances, the evening will feature amazing opportunities for concert-goers to time warp back to the 90s complete with Tony Hawk Pro-Skater 360 Virtual Reality Experiences, Saved By the Bell pop-up Diner, Vans Skate ramps, iconic 90’s accessories and costume giveaways, live graffiti walls and more. 

Doors open at 630pm, show begins at 8pm on Saturday, November 23rd at Marathon Music Works near downtown Nashville. For tickets, go to https://www.strange90s.com/ where currently offering 2 for 1 tickets.

All proceeds will go to Nashville organization The Beat of Life, providing therapeutic songwriting and music programs with the most talented musicians teaching children and inmates how to write and perform music as a preventive and coping mechanism. 

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YouTube Originals Premiering “The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash” Documentary For Free Monday, November 11th at 11am Central

By on November 9, 2019 in Music, The Latest

I am going to admit it, I am a sucker for a good documentary and just had the opportunity to watch an advance screening of the new YouTube Originals documentary “The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash”.

This well-done documentary builds around the FOLSOM PRISON album that was recorded live with Johnny Cash performing in front of prisoners housed at prison. Viewers are treated to first hand stories and interviews with family and celebrated collaborators throughout.

I especially enjoyed learning about his humble beginnings in a small town living on a farm in Arkansas. Johnny Cash resonates with me a lot because my dad loved to listen to his music and their upbringings were very similar. My dad also grew up in a small town in Arkansas called Star City on a farm pretty much at the same time Johnny Cash did in a large family of 12 children. He used to also tell me that he loved to listen to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio as a kid. So, I see both Johnny Cash and my dad when watching this, including when both left their small town roots and joined the Air Force. Lots of similarities! Sadly, both of them have been gone for several years now.

I think you will enjoy this very much as a country music fan, Johnny Cash fan, or just a fan of documentaries. You can watch it for free starting on Monday, November 11th at 11AM Central / 12PM Eastern on YouTube. It was created with the full cooperation of the Cash estate and it is filled with recently discovered archival materials giving you a real glance into who Johnny Cash was aside from being a country music legend. More so than you got even from the award-winning bio pic several years ago, “Walk The Line”. It is a deeper dive into his life from the people who knew him best.

The 90-minute documentary from Emmy Award-winning director Thom Zimny (Elvis Presley: The Searcher, Springsteen on Broadway) explores the artistic victories, the personal tragedies, the struggles with addiction, and the spiritual pursuits that colored Johnny Cash’s life. The documentary was nominated for a 2019 IDA Documentary Award.

In celebration of the YouTube Originals documentary, The Johnny Cash Trust and The Best Fest, in partnership with YouTube, are also bringing fans the first-ever “Cash Fest,” an unprecedented charity concert for MusiCares in Nashville at the War Memorial Auditorium on November 10th honoring the music of the legendary Johnny Cash. More information on “Cash Fest” and tickets can be found here.

Tune-In to “The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash” beginning Monday, November 11 at 11AM CT / 12PM ET and continuously run available for free on YouTube

ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY:

“The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash” is directed by Thom Zimny and produced by Thom Zimny, Glen Zipper, Sean Stuart and Jillian Apfelbaum. Frank Marshall, Ryan Suffern, Jeff Pollack, John Carter Cash, Josh Matas, Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Ryan Friedkin and Jasmine Daghighian serve as executive producers. The documentary is an Imperative Entertainment and Kennedy/Marshall production in association with Sutter Road Picture Company and The John R Cash Trust. The original composition for this project was composed and performed by Mike McCready. The documentary originally made its debut in March at the SXSW Film Festival and also screened recently at the 50th Annual Nashville Film Festival and the Telluride Film Festival as part of the event’s Backlot Series. The Gift: The Journey Of Johnny Cash: Original Score Music From A Film By Thom Zimny, will be released in November by Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

“The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash” joins a robust slate of music-focused YouTube Originals including recent hits like “How to Be: Mark Ronson,” “Taylor Swift – Lover’s Lounge (Live),” “MALUMA: Lo Que Era, Lo Que Soy, Lo Que Seré,” “Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries” and “Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated,” and forthcoming projects including “Coldplay: Everyday Life – Live in Jordan,” which premieres on YouTube on November 22.

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About YouTube Originals:

YouTube Originals are award-winning, creative and engaging scripted and unscripted series and films across music, personalities and learning for fans all over the world. Spotlighting both YouTube creators alongside Hollywood’s biggest stars, YouTube Originals provide an experience that only YouTube can offer. By tapping into the platform’s growing global community, fan engagement capabilities, and innovative content mixed with pioneering live streamed specials, there is truly something for everybody. Fans experience YouTube Original content through ad-supported YouTube as well as YouTube Premium, a subscription service that offers access to YouTube Original series and movies, a streaming music platform, and an uninterrupted, ad-free experience across all of YouTube. YouTube Originals is a global platform available in over 60 countries worldwide.

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Kim Petras Coming To Cannery Ballroom On 11/11

By on November 7, 2019 in Music, The Latest

“’Outstanding… Clarity is full of songs that are stitched so tightly and varnished so brightly that they… transcend into something utterly new.”  – New York Times

“One of pop music’s brightest talents.” – Pitchfork

“‘Clarity’ might be the best-constructed collection of R&B-inflected pop music by a female European singer.” – Variety

“Petras has slowly built a committed cult following thanks to pure pop bops like “I Don’t Want It At All” and “Heart To Break.” – Cosmopolitan

“Petras demonstrates a robust knowledge of several decades of pop music” – Vice

“…the sparkling songcraft and knockout performances across Clarity prove her inherent talent.” – Billboard

“Kim Petras is making her pop dreams come true — on her own terms.” – People

“Clarity unquestionably will hit the spot for pop fans” – Stereogum

“America’s Sweethearts shift old paradigms and inspire millions to work towards becoming them. Petras is on that track already…Clarity proves just how powerful and versatile Petras can be…” – Paper

“To anyone paying attention to Kim Petras, it’s long been clear that she’s destined for stardom.” – Business Insider

“The next savior of pure unadulterated pop may be upon us…” – V Magazine

“Kim Petras is making pop music great again… and is ready to bare her real self in her music” – Galore

“Many were quick to name Petras a breakout popstar, but they may have underestimated her breadth.” – Flaunt

“It’s clear that Kim Petras is on the fast-track to stardom” – L’Officiel

“… the next big thing in pop music” – Refinery29

“Pop music is officially saved” – Idolator

Rising pop star Kim Petras is set to bring her tour, The Clarity Tour, to Nashville on November 11th to Cannery Ballroom, and we’re ready for it!

With her infectious tunes like the newest, “Icy”, stage presence, and undeniably-strong vocals, this is sure to be a show you don’t want to miss and probably one of the few times you will be able to see her in a more intimate venue before she starts touring in arenas around the country and Europe. She is a huge pop star in the making, and this is only the beginning!

“Icy” is her latest single and newest video off her 12-track summer release, CLARITY. With the infectious beats and ethereal sound, it instantly grabbed my attention as a new listener and made me a fan of her music. It’s a song about Kim breaking the confines of a toxic relationship to become a stronger, independent version of herself whose vulnerabilities have frozen over.

“I wanted the visual to feel fresh and signify becoming a stronger version of myself,” says Kim on the video. “The video starts with me feeling trapped and watched in a glass box, but as it progresses, I escape and evolve into a bionic version of myself through the pain of heartbreak.”

Don’t miss Kim Petras in Nashville next week! PRESS HERE for tickets. She’s one to watch!

North American Tour Dates:

11/8​​        Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live

11/11​​        Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom

11/12​​        Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

11/14​​        Charlotte, NC @ The Underground – Charlotte

11/16​​        Brooklyn, NY @ Avant Gardner – Great Hall

11/17        Brooklyn, NY @ Avant Gardner – Great Hall

11/19​​        Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore

11/20​​        Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring

11/22​​        Boston, MA @ Royale

11/23​​        Boston, MA @ Royale

11/25​​        Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre

11/27​​        Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theater

11/30​​        St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre

12/1​​        Kansas City, MO @ The Truman

12/4​​        Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre

12/5​​        Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

12/8​​        San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park

European Tour Dates:

1/24        Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg Main Hall

1/26         Hamburg, Germany @ Docks

1/27         Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega

1/29         Berlin, Germany @ Metropol

1/30         Antwerp, Germany @ Zappa

2/1         Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall

2/2        Paris, France @ Le Trianon

2/4        Dublin, Ireland @ Academy

2/5        Glasgow, Scotland @ Garage

2/7         Birmingham, United Kingdom @ Academy 2

2/8         Manchester, United Kingdom @ Academy 2

2/11         London, United Kingdom @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire

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Album Review: Miranda Lambert | WILDCARD

By on November 1, 2019 in Music

Pull up your bar stool and get ready, folks! Miranda Lambert just released her seventh solo album, WILDCARD, today. It features 14 tracks full of grit, sass, and depth as only Miranda can deliver. Available for purchase on her website and all online retailers.

I was lucky enough to be able to attend an advance live preview of this album despite being way under the weather that day, but it was Miranda, so I showed up. I have been excited about it ever since, and could not wait for her fans to hear it. In short, the album is stellar, and pure Miranda Lambert.

I have always loved her sass, spunk, and honesty. What you see is what you get with Miranda. She continues to release great music reminiscent of country greats like Loretta Lynn with a Texas twist and that fire mixed with playfulness that is pure Miranda Lambert that appeals to both traditionalists and new country fans alike.

Favorites off the album are: “Mess With My Head”, “Holy Water”, “It All Comes Out In The Wash”, “Tequila Does”, the poignant “Bluebird”, and the fun “Way Too Pretty For Prison” with Maren Morris. To be honest, I could probably just go straight down the list and tell you what I love about each and every track. It is THAT good.

With the women of country music struggling to get radio airplay and the days of artists stopping by retailers like Wal-Mart gone since they are not really carrying physical cds anymore due to the shift towards digital music and streaming, Lambert worries how she will get her music heard and out to the masses. As with artists of all genres, not just country, the way now to get the music out there and to be able to continue making it is through persistent touring since they can not rely on album sales anymore.

I hope as long as she can, that she continues making music and her fans continue to support her. Buy the album and see her perform live in a town near you.

Also, catch her on some of these upcoming TV appearances:

Friday (11/1), she’ll hit NBC’s “TODAY” and ABC’s “The View” and Sunday (11/3) she’ll chat with “Sunday TODAY” host Willie Geist for the Sunday Sitdown.

Later Friday night, Lambert will perform an intimate Wildcard set and chat with iHeartRadio’s Brooke Taylor during the “iHeartCountry Album Release Party with Miranda Lambert” at the iHeartRadio Theater in New York City. Fans can tune into a radio broadcast on iHeartMedia’s Mainstream Country radio stations and a 30-minute video stream on iHeartRadio.com/MirandaLambert on Nov. 6 at 7:00

Rated: 5 out of 5 stars

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Don’t Miss This Spooky Halloween Pop-Up Bar At The Hidden Bar Inside Noelle

By on October 24, 2019 in Music, The Latest

A special Halloween-themed pop-up bar called HALLOWED HAUNTS at Hidden Bar inside Noelle in Nashville promises to give you frights, mysterious potions, and bubbling brews to enjoy for 3 days only. You don’t want to miss this!

WHERE: Hidden Bar inside of Noelle (200 4th Avenue North)

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 31 thru Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.

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Monument Records’ Teddy Robb Impresses At The High Watt

By on October 11, 2019 in Music

You may not recognize his name (yet) but if you listen to country music radio, you know his voice. It’s the thick, sultry, and slightly raspy voice of Teddy Robb begging you not to “Lead Me On.” The newcomer recently performed at the High Watt.

Teddy Robb
Photo credit: Susan Berry

The High Watt is an intimate, industrial-style venue located in Nashville’s Historic Cannery building. Bartenders greeted concert-goers with the signature drink called the “Gin and Platonic” which is a nod to lyrics in the song, “Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You.” By the start of the show, the venue was near capacity as fans squeezed in for a better look at the Monument Records artist.

The Akron, Ohio native first picked up a guitar 10 years ago, and has since sang his way from hometown open mic nights to the Broadway bar scene. His voice was quickly noticed by Nashville talent scouts and soon he was performing for larger audiences, writing with Grammy Award-winning songwriters (Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne wrote “Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You”), and opening for Pat Green, Carly Pearce, and Russell Dickerson. Not to mention his debut song “Lead Me On” is playing on country music radio stations across the country. Robb performed the two previously mentioned hits as well as a new song titled “Tell Me How.”

Robb’s journey is one that many musicians take; dropping everything to move the Nashville for a shot at becoming a star. Few are as successful, and as talented, as Robb. If the energy at the concert is any indication of Robb’s popularity, then the future is looking good for this up and coming artist.

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Grand Ole Opry Announces Artist Lineup And Events For DOLLY WEEK 2019

By on October 6, 2019 in Music

NASHVILLE, TN – In celebration of Dolly Parton’s 50th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member, the Grand Ole Opry is hosting Dolly Week 2019-a week long series of events and special Opry shows to honor arguably country music’s greatest global ambassador and an artist who has taken the Opry with her wherever she goes.

Dolly Week 2019 includes five consecutive nights of Dolly-themed Opry shows that include performances by many of Dolly’s friends and artists she has influenced including Bill Anderson, Dierks Bentley, Barry Gibb, Emmylou Harris, Chris Janson, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Margo Price, Don Schlitz, Jeannie Seely, Hank Williams, Jr. and more. Artists plan to perform a mix of their own hits as well as songs written, popularized, or inspired by the 50-year Opry icon.

Parton will be performing on both sold-out shows Sat., Oct. 12, capping the week-long celebration of Parton’s impact on music and the Opry.

                                                  DOLLY WEEK 2019 LINEUP
                                             (artists and schedule subject to change)TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019:
Tuesday Night Opry | GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE

Lineup includes:
Dustin Lynch
Suzy Bogguss
The Isaacs
Stephanie Quayle
and more

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2019:
Wednesday Night Opry | GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE

Lineup includes:
Sara Evans
Del McCoury Band
Don Schlitz
Sam Williams (Opry debut)
Stephanie Urbina Jones
and more

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019: (Sold Out)
 Opry Country Classics hosted by Larry Gatlin | RYMAN AUDITORIUM | Featuring performances of #1 Dolly hits

Lineup includes:
The Gatlin Brothers
Dale Ann Bradley
Emily West
Shawn Camp & Lauren Mascitti
Sierra Hull
Hannah Dasher
and more

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 (Two Shows: 7 p.m. (Sold Out) and 9:30 p.m. (Tickets Available)
Friday Night Opry | GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE  

Lineup Includes (TWO Shows | 7:00 & 9:30 PM):
Bill Anderson
Barry Gibb
Dierks Bentley (1st show only)
Margo Price
Emmylou Harris
Chris Janson 
and more

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019 (Two Sold-Out Shows, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.): 
GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE | Dolly Parton’s 50th Grand Ole Opry Anniversary Celebration featuring Dolly Parton and many more

Lineup Includes (TWO Shows | 7:00 & 9:30 PM):
Dolly Parton
Lady Antebellum
Jeannie Seely
Toby Keith
Margo Price
Barry Gibb
Hank Williams, Jr. (1st show only)
Candi Carpenter
and more

DOLLY WEEK 2019 Special Events and Programming Also Includes:

DOLLY: MY OPRY MEMORIES – Limited Time Only Exhibit

In celebration of Dolly Parton’s 50thanniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member, the Opry House will host “Dolly: My Opry Memories”- an exclusive exhibit featuring 24 wardrobe pieces the internationally-known country music icon has worn on the Opry stage and at events held at the Ryman Auditorium over the last 50 years.  The exhibit will run through October 31.

Among Parton’s fashions featured: 

  • Dress worn on the evening of her Opry induction (1969)
  • Gown worn for a duet with fellow Opry member Vince Gill on her monster smash “I Will Always Love You” (1995)
  • Ensemble worn during a surprise Opry appearance to celebrate the 40thanniversary of Reba McEntire’s Opry debut (2017)

Also included in the exhibit in the Opry House’s historic Studio A are exclusive videos of Parton recounting some of her favorite Opry memories along with rarely seen performance clips spanning her five decades of Opry membership. The limited-time-only exhibit was curated and designed to celebrate Parton’s milestone anniversary and tells the storied career of one of the Opry’s greatest global ambassadors.

Tickets for the “Dolly: My Opry Memories”  exhibit are $12 when guests add it on to the purchase of an Opry backstage tour. Exhibit-only tickets are $17. Packages and tickets are on sale now at www.opry.com.Please check opry.com for available tour times. 

DOLLY RADIO on 650 WSM

As part of Parton’s 50th Opry anniversary celebration, flagship station WSM flipped its Opry Nashville streaming channel to “Dolly Radio” to coincide with the exhibit. The 24/7 “all things Dolly stream” will feature the music legend’s many hits from her catalog of over 3000 songs, past Opry performances, archived interviews, special features from fellow artists, and much more. Fans will be able to access “Dolly Radio” 24/7 via WSMonline.com and the station’s free mobile app.

THE OPRY SHOP – located at the Opry House

In celebration of Parton’s 50th Anniversary as an Opry member, The Opry Shop—also located at the Opry House– will feature a unique collection of eleven custom-designed items for women, men and children celebrating the milestone anniversary. A special Dolly Parton Queen of Country 50th Anniversary graphic was created by Opry Entertainment Product Development Manager Molly Brooks, who was inspired by a Parton photograph captured by longtime Opry photographer Les Leverett.  
BACKSTAGE TOURS

In June, the Opry premiered a new immersive film experience featuring video hosts Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood and showcasing more than 100 Opry artists, Parton included. The film shown in the Opry House’s new Circle Room opens the Opry’s daytime backstage tour.

About Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is the most honored and revered female country singer-songwriter of all time. Achieving 25 RIAA certified Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum awards, she has had 26 songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard country charts, a record for a female artist. Parton recently became the first Country artist honored as Grammy MusiCares Person of the Year given out by NARAS. She has 41 career Top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and she has 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years. In 2014 the RIAA recognized her impact on recorded music with a plaque commemorating more than 100 million units sold worldwide – and in 2016 her No. 1 album Pure & Simple, which topped the Billboard Top Country Albums and Americana/Folk Albums charts and debuted at No. 1 in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia, added to that massive tally. She has garnered eight Grammy Awards, including a 2017 win with Pentatonix for their collaboration on her iconic 1974 hit “Jolene”; 10 Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year; five Academy of Country Music Awards, also including a nod for Entertainer of the Year; four People’s Choice Awards; and three American Music Awards. In 1999, Parton was inducted as a member of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. 

In 2008 Parton launched her return to touring on a global scale with Backwoods Barbie World Tour, the first of many sold-out arena tours, returning her to Billboard Boxscore’s Top 10 Country Tours of the Year. Her 2016 movie “Christmas Of Many Colors: Circle Of Love,” was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie. In 2017, Parton released her first children’s album, I Believe In You, on Dolly Records through her partnership with Sony Music Nashville; the project’s proceeds benefit The Dollywood Foundation’s Imagination Library, a non-profit that in August 2019 gave away over 1.4M books, and has given away a total of over 125M books to date to children from birth to five years of age in the United States, Canada, Australia and the UK. In 2018, Parton received her first two Emmy Awards as the organization recognized her lifetime of giving with the Governor’s Award and the award for Best Community Service Program lauding her 2016 telethon “Smoky Mountains Rise,” which raised more than $13 million for her My People fund, which provided financial assistance to victims of massive wildfires in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Parton recently collaborated with producer Linda Perry on the soundtrack for the Golden Globe nominated film Dumplin’ starring Jennifer Aniston and Danielle MacDonald. In addition, Netflix will be releasing an eight part anthology film series called Heartstrings thru her Sandollar Productions in association with Magnolia Hill Productions, with each individual film based on one of Dolly’s masterful songs. This will be released on Netflix in the fall of 2019. 

Up next, Dolly has partnered with IMG on an exclusive marketing/branding deal for 2020. Next year will also mark the 33rd anniversary season for Dollywood, her theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., which since 1986 has hosted more than 2 million visitors annually.

About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®.  Opry performances are held every Friday and Saturday of the year, with Tuesday night shows through December 11 plus seasonal Wednesday and Thursday Opry Country Classics performances. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or visit opry.com. The Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn.  Celebrating nine decades of entertainment, the Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP).  For more information, visit opry.com.

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