When Kenny Chesney started thinking about how to kick off hisThe Big Revival Tour, which boasts almost two dozen NFL stadiums and a handful of festivals, he knew he wanted something that mattered, something that spoke to who he is and where he was going. After careful consideration, the 8-time Entertainer of the Year decided there was only one way to go: Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Tickets to this kick-off show go on sale next Friday, Jan. 23 at 10a.m.
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Kenny Chesney Kicks Off “The Big Revival” in 6-1-5
Make-A-Wish ‘Stars For Wishes’ – Jan. 17
Hosted by TV personality Melissa Rycroft, Make-A-Wish®
Middle Tennessee’s third annual “Stars for Wishes” will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The star-studded evening will include performances by Journey’s Jonathan Cain and country star Gary Allan.
Eric Church Shatters Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Attendance Record
Eric Church wants to know if you have any questions left. Church took the stage tonight in Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena demanding, once again, that the fans pay attention, crackling “Nashville, I have high expectations for you. I live here!” And the 18,411 fans in attendance at The Outsiders World Tourroared letting their ‘Chief’ know they were right there with him for the night. Church’s record-breaking crowd shatters the venue’s highest attended event, The Blue Collar Comedy Tour, set on Feb. 16, 2006.
$499 Regular Rate for CRS 2015 Ends Jan. 12
Monday, Jan. 12 is the deadline to purchase $499 regular rate registrations for Country Radio Seminar 2015. The on-site rate will take effect on Jan. 13, increasing registrations to $599 per person.
TRAVIS TRITT, MONTGOMERY GENTRY, BILLY RAY CYRUS, THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS & MORE TO JOIN CHARLIE DANIELS BAND AUG. 12 FOR 40TH ANNIV. VOLUNTEER JAM
On Aug. 12, 2015, The Charlie Daniels Band’s legendary Volunteer Jam, a star-studded, multi-genre musical extravaganza that has featured artists like James Brown, Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, Don Henley and Lynyrd Skynyrd (to name a few), returns to Nashville. In addition to The Charlie Daniels Band, the highly-anticipated 40th anniversary event will bring a slew of special guests to Bridgestone Arena, including Billy Ray Cyrus, Kentucky Headhunters, Montgomery Gentry, the Outlaws, Lee Roy Parnell and Travis Tritt, with even more exciting artist announcements coming soon. And, because this is THE Volunteer Jam, ticket holders can expect a few BIG surprises from unannounced acts.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AS VINCE VAUGHN’S WILD WEST COMEDY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO NASHVILLE APRIL 14-19, 2015
The Wild West Comedy Festival will return to Nashville for its second year with an all-star line-up, it was announced by Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Productions and Outback Concerts. The 2015 festival beginsWednesday, April 14 and runs through Sunday, April 19. Tickets are on sale as of today, at www.wildwestcomedyfestival.com.
CITY WINERY RELEASES “UBERIZED” MOBILE TICKETING PLATFORM
City Winery, the unique 300-seat music venue with locations in NY, Chicago, Napa and Nashville, has announced today a major innovation with its mobile ticketing program. The “luxury concert venue,” founded by Knitting Factory founder Michael Dorf, released the “seat-picking” system when it launched its own proprietary ticketing platform in 2008. Since then, the company has experienced tremendous growth in sales with upwards of 300,000 tickets selling a year and 90% of the 300-seat shows selling out on a monthly basis—all tickets sold through their own website.
A Christmas Tradition In Nashville: Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Ice sculpture from Artisan in Action called Frostbite Factory.
If you have lived in Nashville for any amount of time, you know that THE place to go during the holiday season is Gaylord Opryland. If you’re new to the area or from out of town, it’s simply a must-see! For me, I’m practically a native-Nashville and for over 30 years since I was a kid, I have ventured out to the hotel to get in the Christmas spirit. Usually a couple of times, at least! It just never gets old no matter how many times I venture out there. Continue Reading →
Nashville’s Top Chefs Added To Make-A-Wish’s ‘Stars For Wishes’
Nashville’s renowned chefs Tyler Brown of the Capitol Grille, Hal Holden-Bache of Lockeland Table and Tandy Wilson of City House have joined forces to prepare a unique dining experience for attendees of Make-A-Wish® Middle Tennessee’s third annual “Stars for Wishes” event, taking place Saturday, January 17 at Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville. Tickets to the event are available here. Continue Reading →
AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS FINALISTS AND PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED
The AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS, based on country music’s longest-running radio countdown show, “American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks,” which has recognized the best in country radio for more than 40 years, today announced the inaugural event’s finalists. Country megastar Luke Bryandominates the list with seven nods, followed closely by superstar duo Florida Georgia Line, with six. Florida Georgia Line and Kix Brooks made the announcement on Cumulus radio’s nationally syndicated show, “America’s Morning Show with Blair Garner.”
