Completed Mural Encourages Fans to Check Their Voter Registration and Register to Vote.
NASHVILLE – October 11, 2019 – CMT will unveil its completed Voter Registration mural at tonight‘s “CMT Crossroads” taping featuring Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini at Ascend Amphitheater. The 12′ x 8′ ft. structure will be displayed outside the front gates of Ascend on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville where fans are encouraged to take photos and scan the accompanying QR code that will connect them to CMT’s voter registration site, cmt.turbovote.org. There, they can check their current voter registration, register and sign up to receive election alerts, so they stay up to date with local and national elections.
Rachael Wall, Director of Public Affairs, CMT says, “We’re excited to engage this audience in a fun and important way, encouraging them to check their voter registration status. With only 63% of Tennesseans registered to vote, we plan to support this important initiative at all of our upcoming events, including next week’s ‘CMT Artists of the Year.'”
Local artist Valentina Harper began publicly drawing and painting the mural as part of CMT’s kick off of National Voter Registration Day on September 24. Now completed, the mural will be unveiled outside of Ascend Amphitheater on Friday, October 11 as fans begin lining up for the “CMT Crossroads” taping. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show begins at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but audience members must register in advance to be placed on the guest list. Visit CMT.com for ticket information.
October 10, 2019 – Nashville, TN – Broadcast Music, Inc.®, (BMI®), will celebrate the extraordinary career of Dwight Yoakam by presenting him with the BMI President’s Award at the company’s 67th annual BMI Country Awards, to be held at BMI’s Nashville office on November 12, 2019. BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill will host the ceremony with Jody Williams, BMI Vice President, Creative, Nashville.
The BMI President’s Award is presented to songwriters who have distinctly and profoundly influenced the entertainment industry. In receiving the award, Yoakam will join an impressive list of past honorees that includes Kenny Chesney, P!nk, Harlan Howard, Brooks & Dunn, Pitbull, Adam Levine, Billy Sherrill, and Toni Braxton.
“To this day, no other artist has captured country music’s past and catapulted it into the future quite like Dwight Yoakam,” said Jody Williams, VP, Creative, Nashville. “Standing on the shoulders of Bakersfield legends, Dwight’s self-penned songs have made indelible marks on America’s musical culture. His career includes roles in most every facet of the entertainment business and we are thrilled to celebrate him with BMI’s Presidents Award.”
Yoakam has sold over 25 million albums worldwide, with five reaching the #1 spot on Billboard. He is a 21-time nominated, multiple GRAMMY Award winner, who has 12 gold albums and 9 platinum or multi-platinum albums. He is also the recipient of the Artist of the Year award from the Americana Music Association. He has collaborated with everyone from Beck to Kid Rock, ZZ Top, Hunter S. Thompson and Jack White and has toured with the likes of Buck Owens, Johnny Cash and Hüsker Dü. In 1977, Yoakam left Kentucky for Nashville to embark on a music career but found that Music City was moving away from traditional country roots to more pop-country. So, he found himself better suited to the post-Bakersfield movement and became one of the founding fathers of the “L.A. Cowpunk Scene” influenced by second-wave rockabilly and punk alongside X, Los Lobos, The Knitters, Rank & File and The Blasters.
In 2018, Yoakam launched his very own SiriusXM channel, Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat, featuring music from the icon’s extensive career and celebrating the Bakersfield sound and California Country. Yoakam will be exploring this theme further at his Wynn Las Vegas debut this December with a six-night residency entitled An Evening with Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat, performing a variety of music that influenced and created the Bakersfield and California Country Rock genres.
In addition to Yoakam’s award, this year, BMI will introduce a new honor, the Legacy Award. The inaugural award will go to the timeless “Rocky Top,” penned by legendary BMI writers Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. The Legacy Award will honor indelible classics that not only found commercial success, but have also found a life of their own in the consciousness of the public.
BMI will also crown the Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year, as well as salute the writers and publishers of the past year’s 50 most-performed songs from BMI’s country catalog at the invitation-only event. This year’s awards dinner is sponsored by Crown Royal and Daou Vineyards & Winery.
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Nashville, TN – October 10, 2019 – Current multi-CMA Award nominee, People’s Choice Award nominee and CMT Artist of the Year honoree Thomas Rhett celebrated his 12th and 13th No. One singles for “Sixteen” and “Look What God Gave Her” (The Valory Music Co.) yesterday alongside friends, family and teammates, hosted by BMI. The newly certified GOLD “Sixteen” was written by Thomas Rhett, Sean Douglas and Joe London and is the fifth consecutive No. One hit from the PLATINUM-selling LIFE CHANGES album. Additionally, the newly minted PLATINUM “Look What God Gave Her,” is the lead single from Thomas Rhett’s history-making fourth studio album CENTER POINT ROAD and was written by Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins, John Ryan, Julian Bunetta, Ammar Malik and Jacob Kasher.
NASHVILLE, TN – At BMI on October 9, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for BMI)Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for BMI
Bobby Bones, Chrissy Metz, Johnny Galacki, Lady Antebellum, Lauren Akins, Lonnie Chavis, Maddie & Tae, Sam Hunt, Vince Gill & More Added to Lineup for 10th Annual Special Premiering LIVE from Nashville on Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm ET/PT on CMT
NASHVILLE – October 10, 2019 –CMT today revealed its star-studded lineup of performers and presenters for the “2019 CMT Artists of the Year” special, airing LIVE from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm ET/PT on CMT. The growing list includes some of the biggest stars from music, television and entertainment including Bobby Bones, Chrissy Metz, Johnny Galecki, Lady Antebellum, Lauren Akins, Lonnie Chavis, Maddie & Tae, Sam Hunt, Vince Gill and more.
The 90-minute special will feature LIVE performances from “2019 CMT Artists of the Year” honorees Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett and “Breakout Artist of the Year” awardee, Ashley McBryde. “This Is Us” actress Chrissy Metz will debut a special performance in honor of first-time “CMT Artists of the Year” honoree, Luke Combs.
Two-time “CMT Artists of the Year” recipient Lady Antebellum will take the stage, as will country powerhouse Sam Hunt,to recognize previously announced “Artist of a Lifetime” recipient Reba McEntire, to celebrate her legendary success. Her award will be bestowed by fellow country music icon Vince Gill, who joins a growing list of presenters, including multi-media personality Bobby Bones, Johnny Galecki (“The Big Bang Theory”), philanthropist and wife of honoree Thomas Rhett, Lauren Akins, Lonnie Chavis (“This Is Us”), country duo Maddie & Tae and more for the 10th annual celebration.
“CMT Artists of the Year” is executive produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and Switched On Entertainment’s John Hamlin; the Executives in Charge of Production are Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino.
For updates, visit CMTAOTY.CMT.com, follow @CMT on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube and use #CMTAOTY to join the conversation.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2019) – ACM/CMA award-winning artist Jon Pardi kicks off his Heartache Medication tour with two career-first, sold-out headlining shows at the historic Ryman Auditorium tonight (10/1) and tomorrow night (10/2). Featuring Riley Green as direct support, the Ryman Auditorium shows mark the official launch of Pardi’s headlining tour, coming to cities nationwide this fall. In a recent interview with ET, Pardi shared, “For me, it’s a stamp of history. You can always play the Ryman, but your first time is something you never forget.” View the full list of tour dates below.
Jon Pardi Performance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Outdoor Stage
Pardi’s eagerly-awaited album Heartache Medication arrived on Friday to overwhelming critical-acclaim lauding him as an artist with an impressive ability to carve out his own path and one that “…could very well be a long-lasting mark on the genre…” (Music Row).
Featured by NPR, the Associated Press, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Billboard’s Most Anticipated Albums of Fall 2019, ET, People, and Rolling Stone, critics continue to praise the standout collection of songs, hailing; “…an emboldened work…” – NPR First Listen
“Pardi’s music is strong stuff” – Associated Press “split the difference between Alan Jackson and Bob Seger” with California Sunrise and “Heartache Medication continues that direction with honky-tonkin’, boot-stompin’ tracks about whiskey, women and song.” – The New York Times
“Pardi’s evolved approach to country’s heritage sets him apart at a moment when Nashville seems to want to divide itself into the trailblazers and the preservationists.” – Los Angeles Times
“Name-checking his country-music heroes like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard, the California native places himself in the same lineage — both as preservationist and rule-breaker.” – Rolling Stone Country
“Jon Pardi cut a path through modern country’s embrace of pop, hip-hop and EDM…” – TheNew York Times
“The influence of legends like Alan Jackson and George Strait permeate Heartache Medication, filled with clever lyrical twists and dancehall ready romps…” – Music Row
“Instead of borrowing a moniker from one of his heroes, he’s paving his way with his own brand of two-stepping, steel-guitar-laden traditional country music.” – The Tennessean
Pictured (L to R): Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Pardi
Pardi just performed on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! outdoor stage last night.In addition, he capped off release week with a celebratory, headlining album release show at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, and made several appearances and performances including Pandora’s Live Concert series, stops at YouTube’s New York headquarters, iHeart, People and AOL Build. Heartache Medication is the followup to his co-produced, platinum-selling breakthrough #1 album California Sunrise and multi-platinum, chart-topping hits “Dirt On My Boots,” “Head Over Boots,” “Heartache On The Dance Floor” and “Night Shift.” Heartache Medication is available here:http://strm.to/HeartacheMedicationPR. For tickets and for a full list of tour dates, visit http://www.jonpardi.com.
HEARTACHE MEDICATION TOUR DATES 2019
10/01/19: Nashville, TN, Ryman Auditorium – SOLD OUT 10/02/19: Nashville, TN, Ryman Auditorium – SOLD OUT 10/04/19: Minneapolis, MN, The Armory – SOLD OUT 10/05/19: Milwaukee, WI, Eagle’s Ballroom* 10/10/19: Oklahoma City, OK, The Criterion 10/11/19: Houston, TX, White Oak Music Hall 10/12/19: Helotes, TX, Floores Country Store* – SOLD OUT 10/13/19: Helotes, TX, Floores Country Store* – SOLD OUT 10/24/19: Seattle, WA, Paramount Theatre – SOLD OUT 10/25/19: Boise, ID, Revolution Concert House and Event Center – SOLD OUT 10/26/19: Salt Lake City, UT, The Depot – SOLD OUT 10/31/19: Phoenix, AZ, Comerica Theatre 11/01/1: San Diego, CA, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre 11/02/19: Bakersfield, CA, Rabobank Theater – SOLD OUT 11/03/19: Bakersfield, CA, Rabobank Theater *Does not include Riley Green
DARIUS RUCKER, MICHAEL McDONALD, EMMYLOU HARRIS, VINCE GILL, NATHANIEL RATELIFF, WARREN HAYNES, JAMEY JOHNSON, LUKAS NELSON, MARGO PRICE, DON WAS, JOHN MEDESKI, CYRIL NEVILLE AND MORE TO HEADLINE THE INAUGURAL
THE LAST WALTZ NASHVILLE AN ALL-STAR CELEBRATION OF THE BAND’S HISTORIC FAREWELL CONCERT
WITH A VERY SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY ROBBIE ROBERTSON
Nashville, TN – Robbie Robertson, Keith Wortman, Sebastian Robertson and Blackbird Presents are thrilled to announce The Last Waltz Nashville: An All-Star Celebration of the Band’s Historic Farewell Concert to be held on Saturday, November 23 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.
This inaugural holiday event captures the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert with some of music’s biggest stars including Darius Rucker, Michael McDonald, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Nathaniel Rateliff, Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price, Don Was, John Medeski, Cyril Neville, Dave Malone, Bob Margolin, Terence Higgins and Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns.
This once in a lifetime concert event includes a rare, very special appearance by music icon Robbie Robertson of The Band.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10 AM CT at http://ticketmaster.com. Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets beginning today, Tuesday, October 8 at 10 AM CT through Citi’s Private Pass program and will be available until Friday, October 11 at 10 PM CT. VIP packages, including great seats and exclusive event merchandise, will be available. The Last Waltz Nashville: An All-Star Celebration of The Band’s Historic Farewell Concert will cap off the November run of 2019’s Last Waltz Tour, currently on sale now at http://thelastwaltz.com.
Blackbird Presents continues its tradition of supporting important charities, particularly during the holiday season. Thus we are excited to announce that a portion of proceeds will go directly to Farm Aid (http://farmaid.org), whose mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America, and Thistle Farms (http://thistlefarms.org), a nonprofit social enterprise, based in Nashville, TN, dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from trafficking, prostitution and addiction. In addition to supporting these organizations, Blackbird Presents will organize a donation drive to help support Second Harvest (http://secondharvestmidtn.org), whose mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in Middle Tennessee.
Over forty years ago, The Band performed their final concert to a sold-out crowd with a who’s who of Rock ‘n’ Roll royalty in attendance. “As far as farewells go, this one was major,” stated Rolling Stone Magazine in a 2016 expose about the famed concert. The evening culminated with “Don’t Do It,” The Band’s cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Baby Don’t You Do It.” After the last note, Robbie Robertson, The Bands’ lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member said, “Goodnight. Goodbye.” walking off stage, forever immortalizing this epic event.
“It is such an honor that the musical celebration of The Last Waltz and The Band carries on today. Blackbird Presents and this extraordinary lineup of talent makes me proud to be a part of this ongoing and wonderful tradition,” says Robbie Robertson.
“These songs are so deeply entrenched in our hearts that they have become a part of who we are as humans,” said Keith Wortman, Founder of Blackbird Presents. “I am honored to present this show, with these artists, in our beloved Nashville and I’m especially proud to support Farm Aid, Thistle Farms and Second Harvest during this holiday season.”
The Last Waltz Tour: An All-Star Celebration of The Band’s Historic Farewell Concert is an extension of Blackbird Present’s November 2019 Last Waltz Tour and the acclaimed 2016 two-night, sold-out concert event The Last Waltz New Orleans and 2017’sThe Last Waltz 40th Anniversary Tourwhich was praised by audiences and critics across the country. “You soon knew that The Band’s legacy would be well feted. Earplugs were required — for the crowd, not the band,” wrote the Huffington Post in its review of the show at the Orpheum in Boston, Massachusetts. “The last 30 minutes of The Last Waltz @SaengerNOLA was the best thing I’ve heard @jazzfest,” said Keith Spera, music critic, The New Orleans Advocate.
About Blackbird Presents Blackbird Presents is the worldwide leader in the production of large-scale concert events, broadcast specials, TV series, music festivals and tours.
Recent concerts, broadcast specials and releases include “Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw,” “All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration,” “Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard,” “The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson,” “Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert,” “Outlaw: Celebrating The Music of Waylon Jennings,” “I’ll Take You There: Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples,” “The Life and Songs of Emmylou Harris,” “Lynyrd Skynyrd: One More For The Fans,” “The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music” and “All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman,” the last of which earned a 2014 GRAMMY® Award nomination for Gregg Allman and Taj Mahal’s awe-inspiring performance of “Statesboro Blues.”
Blackbird Presents is also the creator and producer of The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, in partnership with Willie Nelson; The American Roots Music & Arts Festival, in partnership with Eric Church; and The Last Waltz 40 Tour.
(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 2, 2019) Superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts has been added to the growing list of high-profile speakers confirmed to appear during Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2020. Rascal Flatts: 20 Years Of Country Radio Success, is set for 4:00pm (CT) on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Nashville’s Omni Hotel, and is sponsored by the Country Music Association (CMA) as its annual featured session at CRS. Sarah Trahern, Chief Executive Officer for CMA, will conduct this in-depth Q&A with the trio. Together, they will share insight into the trio’s monumental 20-year journey, as Rascal Flatts broke down boundaries as true trailblazers in the genre while maintaining a longevity and relevance that continues to propel them to the top of the country radio charts. Prior to the 60-min discussion, Rascal Flatts will also appear at the Opening Ceremonies to reveal the Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2020.
CRB/CRS President of the Board, Kurt Johnson, commented, “Rascal Flatts’ indelible mark on Country music for the past two decades makes this a must-see event for CRS2020. Gary, Jay and Joe Don are among the greatest legends of our genre, and their stories will be riveting.”
With seventeen No. One hits, over 23.4 million albums sold, 35 million digital downloads and 2.2 billion streams worldwide, time and success have only put Rascal Flatts closer to their core with expert musicianship, razor-sharp vocals and songs that have shaped lives, loves and the genre of country music itself. The trio’s Top 20 single “Back To Life” follows back-to-back chart-topping singles “Yours If You Want It” as well as “I Like The Sound Of That.” The group has also earned over 40 trophies from the ACA, ACM, AMA, CMA, People’s Choice and more, also making them the most awarded country group of the past decade. Known as one of the hottest-selling touring acts in any genre, Rascal Flatts has sold over 11 million concert tickets to date.
“2020 is going to be our 20th Anniversary as a band and is a huge milestone for us,” shared Gary LeVox. “Country radio has been such an important part of our story and so we’re looking forward to reflecting on where it all began and where country radio continues to take us today.”
About the Country Music Association: Founded in 1958, the Country Music Association is the first trade organization formed to promote a type of music. In 1961, CMA created the Country Music Hall of Fame to recognize artists and industry professionals with Country Music’s highest honor. More than 7,600 music industry professionals and companies from around the globe are members of CMA. The organization’s objectives are to serve as an educational and professional resource for the industry and advance the growth of Country Music around the world. This is accomplished through CMA’s core initiatives: the CMA Awards, which annually recognize outstanding achievement in the industry; CMA Fest, which benefits the CMA Foundation and music education and is taped for a network television special, “CMA Fest”; and “CMA Country Christmas.” All of CMA’s television properties air on the ABC Television Network in the U.S. About Country Radio Seminar: Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. Country Radio Seminar 2020 is set for Feb. 19-21 at the Omni Nashville Hotel, and will be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Registration for Country Radio Seminar is currently $599 per person and is available for purchase at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. Additionally, CRS host hotel, Omni Nashville, is accepting reservations. For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com, and follow CRS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional information can be obtained by calling 615-327-4487
First-ever U.S. company performs iconic work from Tennessee Williams Nov. 1-3
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2019) – Nashville Ballet is excited to bring world-renowned Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and London-based Director Nancy Meckler’s beguiling performance of A Streetcar Named Desire to the heart of the South in November 2019.
For the first time ever, Tennessee Williams’ legendary tale will be performed by a United States-based ballet company on one of the South’s premier stages. Considered Williams’ greatest work, A Streetcar Named Desire dramatizes the life of Blanche DuBois, an aging Southern belle who is forced to leave her aristocratic life and flee to a dilapidated New Orleans tenement after facing a series of tragic losses.
“This ballet represents the perseverance of women who have felt unheard,” said Meckler. “People often assume that female-led performances are fairytales; however, A Streetcar Named Desire is a fictional representation of the challenging reality female artists face in making their voices heard. I hope it will show aspiring artists, particularly choreographers, that women have the right to come out of the shadows and find success – even in what used to be a male-dominated industry.”
For the second time this year, Nashville Ballet will bring yet another boundary-pushing performance to Polk Theater. This adaptation is unique as the story will unfold through the singular perspective of Blanche DuBois. With Lopez Ochoa’s masterful choreography, audiences can expect a new interpretation of Williams’ work; one that humanizes the timeless tragedies of societal expectation and victimization, both of which still ring true for women today.
“Transforming this work into a ballet takes Williams’ story to places it has never been before,” said Lopez Ochoa. “By choreographing the narrative, we were able to tell a story of debauchery, heartbreak and strength from an entirely new perspective – a perspective that finally brings Blanche DuBois’ character into the light.”
Similar to Lucy Negro Redux – Artistic Director Paul Vasterling’s time-bending performance of William Shakespeare’s love life – A Streetcar Named Desire brings topics of social justice to the forefront of the ballet world. Returning to Williams’ Southern roots, the story remains one of his most performed plays and has inspired many adaptations in other forms, including a critically acclaimed film that was released in 1951.
Nashville Ballet Company Artist Julia Eisen will take on the title role of Blanche DuBois. A veteran of the company, Eisen has spent the past nine years working under Vasterling’s direction.
“It is a privilege for our company to perform this work as it exemplifies the unwavering strength of female performers,” said Vasterling. “Once again, I am honored to work with a team of such powerful women, and I have no doubt that the caliber of Annabelle’s choreography will inspire Julia to give a performance that deeply resonates with audiences of all backgrounds.”
A Streetcar Named Desire will premiere in Nashville at TPAC’s Polk Theater Friday, Nov. 1, through Sunday, Nov. 3. For more information on tickets and scheduling, please visit nashvilleballet.com/streetcar.
About Nashville Ballet Nashville Ballet is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee. Nashville Ballet presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. Nashville Ballet and the second company, NB2 (a pre-professional training company), provide more than 55,000 arts experiences to adults and children annually through season performances and its Community Engagement programming. Curriculum-based Community Engagement programs bring dance education to community centers, colleges, public libraries and public elementary, middle and high schools across the state. School of Nashville Ballet brings world-class dance instruction to students age 2 to 70. To learn more about the Nashville Ballet, please visit nashvilleballet.com.
Nashville Ballet receives public funding from Metro Arts, Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. Contributions from local, regional and national institutional funders and community partners, as well as hundreds of generous individuals, provide ongoing support of Nashville Ballet’s mission-critical programs.
Home Free, the country acapella vocal group who got their start together on NBC’s THESINGOFF, just released their newest full length album, DIVE BAR SAINTS, this week. Available everywhere that music is sold.
Favorites off the album for me are: “Remember This”,“Dive Bar Saints”, “Lonely Girl’s World”, and “Dreamer”. Additionally, “Go Rest High On That Mountain” brought tears to my eyes and sent chills up my spine. Well done, fellas!
This group of 5 men blend their vocals together so masterfully, making it seem effortless, when it really is far from easy. To hear their recorded voices, as great as they are, pales in comparison to seeing them perform live. Between their energy, fun personalities, their stage presence as they deliver near perfection in vocal harmonies, they are a force to be reckoned with and a treat to see. All they need are their voices along with beatboxing. No backing band is required. Nothing is pre-recorded. It is all pretty awe-inspiring to see live, which is why I highly-recommend you catch them out on the tour by the same name of the album coming to a city near you.
Home Free rehearsing for upcoming tour at SoundStage in Nashville.
The 12-track release by this incredibly-talented vocal group is sure to be another success for the group, and strongly-appeal to their legions of devoted fans who are very dedicate to the vocal group. One listen to Home Free in a live setting, and you’ll understand why.
I highly-recommend buying this album AND seeing them on their new tour, DIVE BAR SAINTS, for the full experience.
Nashville, TN (September 4, 2019) – Music City Food + Wine Festival is pleased to welcome Nashville Predators’ Roman Josi and Pekka Rinne as well as Tennessee Titans’ Kevin Byard and Logan Ryan as celebrity sous chefs at the Friday Night Throwdown, sponsored by RBC Wealth Management and City National Bank and benefitting Predators Foundation and Ryan Animal Rescue, with Lily Aldridge, Bertha Gonzalez Nieves, Helen Johannesen and Mark Oldman joining the dynamic line-up of engaging Meet the Maker and Tasting Sessions during the seventh annual festival, September 20-22, 2019; http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.comFriday Night Throwdown: Sponsored by RBC Wealth Management and City National Bank, each team will receive a charitable donation for competing in the Throwdown, with an additional amount awarded to the winning team. Chef Carla Hall will lead Team Preds, as defenseman Roman Josi and goalie Pekka Rinne compete on behalf of the Predators Foundation, which supports and builds philanthropic partnerships around Nashville: https://www.nhl.com/predators/community/predators-foundation. Chef Tim Love will lead Team Titans, with safety KevinByard and cornerback LoganRyan competing in support of Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation, dedicated to aiding the animal community with financial and educational resources:https://www.ryananimalfoundation.org The two teams will go head-to-head, challenged to create the ultimate game-winning meal. Nashville’s own Emmy Award-winning personality and GIFFT Wines partner, Kathie Lee Gifford, will emcee the spirited culinary showdown, featuring a star-studded panel of guest judges. Come out and cheer on the hometown teams as they battle for the charities closest to their hearts and bragging rights in the kitchen. Meet the Maker & Tasting Sessions: On Friday night, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, festivalgoers are encouraged to stop by the Meet the Maker and Tasting Sessions tents to experience interactive spirits, wines and cocktails tastings led by a star-studded roster of industry pros. Join Helen Johannesen, acclaimed sommelier and partner of Helen’s and Jon and Vinny’s in Los Angeles, for a tasting of TheDopest Fall French Wines on Friday night. On Saturday, wake up and enjoy Sparkling Wines for Breakfast. Listen in as the first female Maestra Tequilera, Bertha GonzálezNieves, and supermodel Lily Aldridge lead attendees in an intimate tasting of Casa Dragones’ innovatively handcrafted 100% Blue Agave tequila. Don’t miss the unique opportunity to sip and savor wines of a bygone era during Drink Back the Concorde: Supersonically Special Wines Served on “The Bird” with wine expert and author, Mark Oldman. Seminar attendees will get a souvenir luggage tag that replicates the tag that the Concorde used in the 1970s. Oldman will return to lead festival attendees in a delicious discovery of what wines pair best with barbecue during Grilling Gods: The Best Wine for BBQ. Join Emmy Award winning personality and GIFFT Wines partner Kathie Lee Gifford as she shares her life-long passion for wine and philosophy about how slowing down, savoring blessings and spending time with family and friends is a GIFFT. Gifford will lead the GIFFT Wines tasting, explaining why she loves Monterey County wines and the role she played in creating quality wines for all to enjoy. Experience Guinness + Cheese Pairings while learning about the history of Guinness with a brewery expert. The guided tasting will leave attendees with a wealth of new beer knowledge. Take a deep dive into The History of Maker’s Mark and celebrate the spirit of craftsmanship with signature the bourbons born from a 170-year-old recipe including, Maker’s Mark and Markers 46. Savor South Walton, Florida with a tasting demo led by award-winning chef Jim Richard of Stinky’s Fish Camp. Enjoy fresh Gulf seafood and learn the secret to whipping up an undeniable seafood gumbo with blue crab that will be expertly paired with a Provence Rosé. Cooking Demonstrations: On Friday night, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, festivalgoers have the opportunity to get up close and personal as chefs lead interactive and informative Cooking Demos. Before the Friday Night Throwdown, find out what happens when Down Home Meets Up Townwith Tyler Florence (restaurateur, chef, TV host, author and media producer) and Martina McBride (Country music artist, TV Host, author). On Saturday, take a Guacamole Master Classwith Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill, Topolobampo Xoco, Leña Brava, Cruz Blanca, Frontera Cocina, Bar Sotano) and listen in as Sarah Grueneberg (Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio) shares her beloved Family Recipes. Aaron Sanchez will demonstrate his take on Fish Tacos with Mojowhile Scott Conant shares The Secret to Risotto. 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. Ticket prices are inclusive of all food and drink. The All-In Ticket ($525 per person) enables guests to experience the full weekend of Music City Food + Wine Festival programming, including Friday and Saturday festival access; the Friday Night Throwdown; interactive cooking demos & book signings; hands-on beer, wine and cocktail tasting sessions; tastes from Nashville’s best chefs & restaurants; 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 20 Festival programming at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, including interactive cooking demos & book signings; Friday Night Throwdown; hands-on beer, wine and cocktail tasting sessions; tastes from Nashville’s best chefs & restaurants; and more. The Saturday Ticket ($165 per person) includes single-day access to Saturday, September 21 festival programming at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, including interactive cooking demos & book signings; hands-on beer, wine and cocktail tasting sessions; tastes from Nashville’s best chefs & restaurants; and more. Harvest NightTicket ($275 per person) is available as a stand-alone ticket option for Saturday evening, September 21, Harvest Night brings together signature dishes from world-renowned chefs from Nashville and across the country with a live musical performance from Chicago Plays the Stones, two generations of Chicago Blues stars paying homage to The Rolling Stones, whose own sound was inspired by the great bluesmen of all time. Gospel Brunch ($85 per person) is available as a stand-alone ticket for Sunday, September 22, at Walk of Fame Park. Gospel Brunch features 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 Cedric Sesley & Out For Sous. For more information, please visit http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com or follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/musiccityfw) and Facebook (Facebook.com/musiccityfw) #MCFW. About Music City Food + Wine Festival: Music City Food + Wine Festival is produced by founding partners Vector Management, GRAMMY-award winning artists Kings of Leon, world-renowned chef Jonathan Waxman 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 TI Inc. Affluent Media Group, a subsidiary of Meredith Corporation.
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