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Preds’ Roman Josi & Pekka Rinne, Titans’ Kevin Byard & Logan Ryan, Lily Aldridge, Helen Johannesen, Bertha González Nieves, Mark Oldman & More Join Music City Food + Wine Festival

By on September 4, 2019 in Uncategorized

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 Town with 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 Class with 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 Mojo while 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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*Tune In Alert* “CMT Crossroads: Brooks & Dunn & Friends” Premieres Friday, June 28 At 10 PM ET/9 PM CT

By on June 24, 2019 in Uncategorized

The best-selling country duo of all time Brooks & Dunn teams up with some of country’s hottest new stars when “CMT Crossroads: Brooks & Dunn and Friends” premieres Friday, June 28 at 10 PM ET/9 PM CT. Joined by friends Brett Young, LANCO frontman Brandon Lancaster, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Luke Combs andMidland, the eventful night of collaborations took place in front of thousands of fans on an outdoor stage in downtown Nashville.

The one-hour special showcases songs from Brooks & Dunn’s 2019 collaboration project Reboot, which debuted at No. One and consists of re-recordings of their timeless hits with a twist of added guest vocals and new arrangements, from country’s rising talent. “CMT Crossroads” brings six of the artists featured on the album together to perform the iconic hits with Brooks & Dunn.

The unforgettable night includes performances of:

  • “Brand New Man” with Luke Combs;
  • “My Next Broken Heart” with Jon Pardi;
  • “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” with Midland;
  • “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” with Brett Young;
  • “Red Dirt Road” with Cody Johnson;
  • “Mama Don’t Get Dressed Up for Nothing” with Brandon Lancaster of LANCO.

Brooks & Dunn also perform fan-favorites “My Maria” and “You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone.”

“CMT Crossroads: Brooks & Dunn and Friends” is executive produced by CMT’s Margaret Comeaux, SwitchedOn Entertainment’s John Hamlin and Taillight TV’s Tom Forrest. For more information, visit CMT.com and check out CMT Crossroads on Facebook, and use the hashtag #CMTcrossroads.

About Brooks & Dunn:

With 20 No. One hits stretching back to 1991, two GRAMMY awards, dozens of ACM and CMA honors and a discography counting more album sales than any duo in history – regardless of genre – Brooks & Dunn’s influence on today’s country has never been in question. Hits like “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “My Maria” and “Believe” have propelled the duo to more than 30 million albums sold, with the New York Times heralding “together they helped drive the power-country era of the early-to-mid 1990s and continued to benefit from the sea change in the genre they helped initiate right through their most recent albums.” Their original “Merle Haggard meets The Rolling Stones” vibe made them progressive stars in their own right. The duo’s recently released collaboration project REBOOT debuted at No. One on Billboard’s Top Country Albums. The impressive feat marks the first time the duo has topped the album charts since 2009 while simultaneously earning the duo their 10th Billboard 200 Top 10 album, the most of any country duo or group in the chart’s history. This year, the duo will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in the “Modern Era Artist” category. A Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit on Brooks & Dunn will also open Aug. 9. For more information, visit www.brooks-dunn.com.

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CMT Hosts Several Stellar Events In Nashville Leading Up To The CMT Music Awards

By on June 22, 2019 in Music

CMT built the excitement for a second year in a row as they hosted several fun music events around Nashville leading up to their biggest event: CMT Music Awards.

Maggie Rose and Them Vibes perform at CMT Songbird Supper Club.

The week celebrating the CMT Music Awards kicked off with the inaugural CMT Songbird Supper Club on Sunday, June 2nd , which you can read all about here. This elegant event was sponsored by Pepsi and held at the Neuhoff Site.

Check out the photos above in Instagram for some highlights from the evening that featured a special dinner created by some culinary superstars from across the U.S. and music by some fabulous up-and-coming country artists.

On Monday, June 3rd, the 2nd annual CMT Ram Jam: Artists To Watch concert was held at the Cowen at Top Golf, serving as the perfect setting for the evening that was presented by Ram Trucks. It featured dynamic, full-band performances by Runaway June, Morgan Wallen, and Jordan Davis in front of a packed house. Check out video clips from the night below.

Tuesday, June 4th, started with the 2nd annual CMT Block Party in the early afternoon at the beautiful Schmerhorn Symphony Center Plaza in downtown Nashville. Presented by Wendy’s who handed out free Frosties and chicken sandwiches to the hungry crowd. It was an outside event that featured performances by: Cassadee Pope, Brandon Lay, and Lainey Wilson.

Tuesday night began with the taping of CMT Crossroads with Brooks & Dunn and a star-studded line-up of friends in downtown Nashville in the middle of lower Broadway in front of a live audience. Fans stood for hours prior to the taping to get a glimpse of the sound checks taking place for the show. You can see a video clip below.

They were joined by: Brett Young, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Midland, Brandon Lancaster from LANCO, and more.

Tune-in for the premiere of this incredible CMT Crossroads on airing on FRIDAY, JUNE 28th at 10PM ET only on CMT.

The night didn’t stop there as the fun continued with an intimate late night acoustic round of music with some of the ladies of country music. It was held at the trendy True Music Room and Bar inside the Cambria Hotel, featuring some of CMT’s Next Women of Country members: Clare Dunn, Lindsay Ell, and Erin Enderlin. Sponsored by SEE HER and Citibank.

Afterwards, fans were given the opportunity to take pictures with and get autographs from the three talented ladies.

Finally, Wednesday kicked off early with CMT Sweat presented by Barry’s Bootcamp in the Gulch.

CMT Sweat was the can’t-miss kickoff to the CMT Music Awards happening lthat evening. Fans joined Barry’s trainers for an early-morning workout while enjoying music mixed live by DJ Anthony Batista. Attendees enjoyed swag giveaways and a free healthy breakfast.

In the early afternoon, day two of the CMT Block Party in front of the Schmerhorn Symphony Hall continued. Crowds gathered again for free chicken sandwiches and Frosties from the presenting sponsor, Wendy’s. It featured performances from Hardy, Rachel Wammack, and Ingrid Andress.

At last, the day of the CMT Music Awards had arrived after a fun-filled week leading up to their hallmark yearly event. Crews cleared the street around the Bridgestone Arena and began to set up the red carpet to the delight of excited onlookers anticipating what the evening had in store.

Stay tuned for the full wrap-up of the CMT Music Awards from our perspective!

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CMT Hosts Inaugural CMT Songbird Supper Club

By on June 22, 2019 in Uncategorized

To kick off the celebration of this year’s CMT Music Awards, CMT hosted the inaugural CMT Songbird Supper Club on June 2nd at the Neuhoff Site.

Maggie Rose and Them Vibes entertain the crowd.

Located in the historic Germantown area of Nashville, the long-abandoned, former meat packing plant, Neuhoff Site at 1308 Adams St., has recently been turned into an upscale event venue. Beautifully-decorated to help kick off a week of special events hosted by CMT.

Neuhoff Site

The CMT Songbird Supper Club follows in the tradition from years past of a special dinner that CMT has held in honor of the current CMT Music Awards’ nominees with artists and industry only present. This year, under its new name, CMT opened up a limited number of tickets to the public for purchase to experience a night of fine dining and live music.

The evening began with guests first enjoying a cocktail reception just outside the venue. There was a nice selection of special drinks created for the event with waitstaff serving hors d’vores created by some of the visiting chefs.

Following the cocktail reception, guests made their way into the main event hall with a stage along with several long, candlelit tables that filled the elegantly-decorated room to enjoy the dinner and the musical performances.

My personal favorite dish that was served was the squash with yellow curry sauce with white rice. Going to try to replicate that one from my home!

CMT brought in a collection of culinary superstars from across the U.S. for this very special evening. The chefs included: Roxana Jullapat (East Hollywood, CA), Erik Bruner-Yang (Washington, D.C.), Will Thompson (Miami, FL), Sarah Gavigan (Nashville, TN), and Kristen Kish (Austin, TX).

As guests dined on delectable gourmet dishes from the talented chefs, we were treated to live music. Them Vibes, Twinnie, and Hannah Ellis started out the music for the evening with Maggie Rose joining with her band, Them Vibes, to close out this special night. They stole the show combining Maggie Rose’s powerful, distinctive vocals with the groove that Them Vibes provided as they played their own unique mix of country, soul, and blues bringing the crowd to their feet as most took to the dance floor to end the night on a festive high note.

It was certainly a success and an event that I hope returns next year!

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Pandora Live Shines With First All-Female Line-Up

By on June 6, 2019 in Uncategorized

On Monday, June 3rd, Pandora returned to town with their annual CMA Fest week event, Pandora Live, at the beautiful and historic Marathon Music Works in Nashville.

  • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 03: Maren Morris performs on stage for Pandora Live at Marathon Music Works on June 03, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Pandora)

This year’s event featured crowd-pleasing performances by Maren Morris, Lindsay Ell, and Tenille Townes, the first all-female line-up in the history of the event in Nashville.

  • Attendees pose with their fun crowns they created courtesy of sponsor, Baskin-Robbins, at Pandora Live in Nashville.

Always a popular, free event, this year’s Pandora Live set record numbers in attendance. The line to get inside the venue wrapped around the block at Marathon Village as music fans stood patiently in line for hours prior fighting the heat and humidity just for the opportunity to see the show.

  • Maren Morris entertaining the crowd at Pandora Live in Nashville. Photo credit: A. Wendowski (@awendowskiphoto)

The crowd was not disappointed and the record-setting concert in attendance featuring the all-female line-up demonstrated that country music fans WILL show up in droves and certainly DO want to hear from the many talented female artists in country music. Hope you are taking notice, country radio! This is a conversation that has continued for too long among the industry and fans alike. Happy to see Pandora, CMT, and more featuring and supporting women. Each of the three artists featured are also members of CMT Next Women of Country.

  • Lindsay Ell performing at Pandora Live. Photo credit: A. Wendowski (@awendowskiphoto)

GRAMMY winner Maren Morris closed out the night as headliner and was joined on-stage at one point by country artist and boyfriend, Ryan Hurd, to sing “All My Favorite People”. ACM Award nominee Lindsay Ell always stuns with her stellar electric guitar skills. She has grown so much as an artist, has really found her voice, and gained strong stage presence as a performer gaining experience as she continuously tours all over the world. New artist Tenille Townes always delights the crowd with her sweet, approachable presence and unique vocals.

  • Tenille Townes performing at Pandora Live. Photo credit: A. Wendowski (@awendowskiphoto)

Preceeding the musical performances, fans had an opportunity to taste some Twisted Tea posing with their fun photo opportunity simulating floating on water, nibble on some fresh Krystal cheeseburgers and fried apple pies, sample some Burt’s Bees products, make their own crown at Baskin-Robbins, pose for a picture with the USAA photo opportunity that included a giant acoustic guitar, and even get a shave or haircut at the mobile barber shop from Cremo, and free giveaways from Shipt. All thanks to these generous sponsors, which is always a fun interactive experience that changes up at each of the Pandora Live events.

  • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 03: Guests enjoy free hair care with Cremo during Pandora Live at Marathon Music Works on June 03, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Pandora)

Be sure to download the free Pandora app on your phones at Google Play or Apple store. I know it is a favorite of mine to listen to, especially as I’m walking or by the pool.

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    More High-Powered Performances Added To History-Making ‘2019 CMT Music Awards’ Lineup

    By on May 29, 2019 in In The Press

    Today, CMT announced the latest round of performers for the “2019 CMT Music Awards,” featuring all-star acts and award nominees Keith Urban(nominated for “Video of the Year” and “Collaborative Video of the Year”); hosts Little Big Town (“Group Video of the Year”); Luke Combs (nominated for “Video of the Year” and “CMT Performance of the Year”); and Zac Brown Band (nominated for “Video of the Year,” “Group Video of the Year” and “CMT Performance of the Year”).

    Additionally, Nashville’s biggest party will include dynamic collaborations by Brandi Carlile (nominated for “Female Video of the Year” and “CMT Performance of the Year”) + Tanya Tucker;Brett Young + Boyz II Men (nominated for “CMT Performance of the Year” for their memorable performance from CMT Crossroads); and Thomas Rhett (nominated for “Male Video of the Year”) + Little Big Town (“Group Video of the Year”) + Trombone Shorty. GRAMMY award-winning artist Sheryl Crow will perform with previously announced three-time nominee and performer Maren Morris (“Video of the Year,” “Female Video of the Year” and “CMT Performance of the Year”).

    The show will air LIVE from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 5 at 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT.

    This year’s program marks a record-breaking number of performances at the annual awards show. Previously announced performers include Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, and Luke Bryan.

    Fans can vote now for their favorite artists via vote.cmt.com, up until 11:59 pm ET on Tuesday, June 4 for all categories, including “Video of the Year,” “Male Video of the Year,” “Female Video of the Year,” “Duo Video of the Year,” “Group Video of the Year,” “Breakthrough Video of the Year,” “Collaborative Video of the Year” and “CMT Performance of the Year.” Tickets to the “2019 CMT Music Awards” are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

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

    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). For more information, please visit CMT Press at cmtpress.com.

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    Grand Ole Opry Adds Opry Plaza Party On Tues., June 4 To CMA FEST Week Schedule

    By on May 23, 2019 in In The Press

    The Grand Ole Opry will showcase its Opry NextStage Class of 2019 during a free Opry NextStage Plaza Party to kick off CMA Fest week on Tuesday, June 4. NextStage artists Riley Green, Tegan Marie, Tenille Townes and Travis Denning are set to perform beginning at 4:45 p.m. Each artist will also return to the Opry stage during CMA Fest Week; check opry.com for schedule updates.

    Opry Plaza Party Performance Schedule:

    4:45-5:15p        Tegan Marie

    5:30-6:00p        Travis Denning

    6:15-6:45p        Tenille Townes

    8:50-9:20p        Riley Green

    “We’re excited to have the Opry NextStage 2019 class together to kick off one of our most exciting weeks of the year,” said Opry General Manager Sally Williams. “Since tapping Riley, Tegan, Tenille, and Travis as artists on the rise last fall, we’ve continued to be wowed by each of them and the music they are delivering. It’ll be great to see them performing for Opry fans from around the world both on the Plaza and Opry stages.”

    Opry members Carrie Underwood, Chris Janson, Travis Tritt, and Josh Turner will perform during two Opry shows that evening at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Other Opry performances scheduled for CMA Fest Week include shows on Thurs., June 6, Fri., June 7, and Sat., June 8. Among those on Opry shows later in the week are Charles Esten, Home Free, Joe Nichols, Oak Ridge Boys, Carly Pearce, Charley Pride, Kiefer Sutherland, Aaron Watson, and Chris Young. A Saturday matinee performance of Opry Country Classics features Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, Pride, Don Schlitz, and more at the Ryman Auditorium.

     

    Tickets are available at 800-SEE-OPRY and opry.com.

    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 Opry shows running through December 10 plus seasonal Wednesday shows 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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    High Fashion And A Night To Remember At 2019 Nashville Symphony Fashion Show

    By on May 23, 2019 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

    Photo credit: Michael Jenkins

    If you’re looking for a night filled with super-chic fashion and the metropolis’s most eccentric and elegent art supporters, look no further than the Nashville Symphony Fashion Show 2019.  

    This year was the 10th anniversary and boasted Carolina Herrera’s fall collection, Presented by Gus Mayer with a special appearance by Creative Director Wes Gordon. The show featured country entertainer Lauren Alaina with ticket proceeds supporting the Nashville Symphony’s artistic, educational, and community programming.

    There was a the VIP party held upstairs with a step & repeat.  Downstairs on the side patios featured open bars and live music.

    The crowd was dressed to the nines, I myself wore a black, velvet and sheer sparkle-studded Johnathan Kayne jumpsuit.

    The CH collection was an an obvious omauge to 60s mod and a true testament to the multifaceted woman. The runway was directly in the middle of the glowing symphony hall and was constantly being splashed with bright falling orange or magenta chefon and electric blue died furs.

    Sammi Moore stunned in a long black, button down, taffeta-dress complete with pockets. The newest Victoria Secret model, Sofie Rovenstine, displayed her signature smile, Carolina Horerra’s fun choice of brightly printed silks and bellowing sleeves. Sheridan walked in a fitted black suit with a surprise peekaboo cutout in back.

    CH brought in embroidered leather, high necklines, and high hemlines, some doused in rhinestones and all paired perfectly with the hero of the night… the Manolo flat.  Big cheers Bobbi Jo Hemmen and the team at Gus Mayer for creating a vision on the runway that encapsulated what women desire… easy-beauty and comfortable-freedom.

    Shoutout to Codigo 1530 for making the yummiest Tequila refreshments for the pregame and the killer after party.

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    Redneck Riviera Celebrates One Year Anniversary June 7 With John Rich Appearing Everyday During CMA Music Fest

    By on May 23, 2019 in In The Press

    John Rich and friends to perform everyday during CMA Music Fest 

    Friends include Deana Carter, Daryl Worley, Heidi Newfield, Jason Michael Carroll, Mo Pitney, Natalie Stovall, Cowboy Troy, Lonestar, Honeysuckle Rose, Glen Templeton, Dillon Carmichael and many more

    Country music star John Rich who lives by his “work hard, play hard” motto will be raising a glass at this years CMA Music Fest in celebration of Redneck Riviera’s one year anniversary on Friday, June 7.  Fans can meet and see a performance of the singer/songwriter and entrepreneur each day at Redneck Riviera, along with his famous “friends” during CMA’s Country Music Fest.

    To see the full list and show times of performances, visit www.redneckriviera.com.


    There is no place like this on Broadway – John at times will sit in a specific corner of the bar with street access through a window and talk to fans as they pass by. He’s also been known to jump up on stage and sit in with the scheduled band for a song or two. There are two ‘live’ stages, a DJ on the rooftop deck with sweeping views of Music City and a bar on every floor. Redneck Riviera offers two “heroes” bars that offer special buy-one-get-one free prices to first responders, veterans and active duty military personnel. John shares, “The Heroes Bar is the most significant and soulful part of Redneck Riviera. This is where we not only get to say, ‘Thank you for your service,’ but we back that up by offering our military vets, active duty and all first responders their first round of a 2-for-1 on all domestic beers. These folks are the backbone of our nation and we love them!” The Heroes bars’ backdrop is an American flag made of beer cans.  Take a virtual tour of the bar HERE.    Unlike most of the bars on Lower Broadway where artists names on the marquee via licensing agreements, Rich owns Redneck Riviera. The singer designed the space and his brother Isaac Rich personally cut every piece of wood in the building — along with the three wooden bars and the wood covered walls. He also credits his brother with building the light fixtures, refurbishing the Airstream trailer on the second floor and installing all of the taxidermy that decorates the walls.

    Redneck Riviera is located at 208 Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee.

     

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    About Redneck Riviera
    Redneck Riviera, John Rich’s privately held lifestyle brand, celebrates America’s hard-working men and women. Built for people who live to turn up the music and have fun with friends and family, Redneck Riviera is America’s ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ brand that offers something for everyone who likes to rock the red, white and blue all year long. Launched in 2014, the brand brings these values to life through footwear, apparel, hospitality, food, spirits and licensed products in a variety of categories. Redneck Riviera expanded its reach last year with the opening of Redneck Riviera bar on Lower Broad in Nashville, TN.  More information can be found here.
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    Enjoy Free CMT Events In Downtown Nashville

    By on May 23, 2019 in In The Press

    FREE EVENTS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE KICK OFF
    THE “2019 CMT MUSIC AWARDS”

    MONDAY, JUNE 3
    7:30-10:30 p.m.       “RAM JAM: ARTISTS TO WATCH” – PERFORMERS TBA
    Location:                   TopGolf Nashville (500 Cowan Street)
    RSVP:                       TBA

    Join Nashville’s hottest rising country stars at this exclusive CMT concert at one of the city’s hottest hangouts, TopGolf. Performers TBA. Must RSVP to attend; registration information provided closer to date. Event is ages 18 and up.

     

    TUESDAY, JUNE 4
    12-4 p.m.      CMT BLOCK PARTY PRESENTED BY WENDY’S
    Location:       Schermerhorn Symphony Center Plaza

    Free Frosties FOR EVERYONE! Wendy’s and CMT invite you to kick off the summer with the ultimate downtown block party, featuring live music and free food for the whole family. Festivities include performances and meet-and-greets with artists along with games, prizes and a chance to win tickets to the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night. Performers TBA.

    8:30 p.m.      CMT CROSSROADS taping with BROOKS & DUNN AND FRIENDS
    Location:       5th & Broadway (outdoor stage) – fans are encouraged to arrive early.

    Be a part of this iconic CMT music franchise as it tapes its next episode with Brooks & Dunn, featuring special guests Brett Young, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Brandon Lancaster of LANCO, Luke Combs, Midland and more. Each artist will perform tracks from Brooks & Dunn’s No, One REBOOT album. 

    Gates will open at 7:00 p.m., first-come, first-served, standing room only.

     

    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
    6-9:30 a.m.     CMT SWEAT WITH BARRY’S BOOTCAMP IN THE GULCH
    Get down before the world gets up! A one-of-a-kind morning workout event, CMT Sweat is the can’t-miss kickoff to the CMT Music Awards, powered by Barry’s Bootcamp. Join Barry’s trainers for an early-morning workout, and enjoy music mixed live by DJ Anthony Batista, swag giveaways, and a free healthy breakfast as they turn your early morning into the ultimate calorie-shredding exercise session. 
    Classes are at 6 a.m., 7:15 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. Must RSVP to attend, link provided soon.

    12-4 p.m.        CMT BLOCK PARTY PRESENTED BY WENDY’S
    Location:         Schermerhorn Symphony Center Plaza

    Another glorious day of FREE Wendy’s Frosties and grub! Wendy’s and CMT invite you to kick off the summer with the ultimate downtown block party, featuring live music and free food for the whole family. Festivities include performances and meet-and-greets with artists along with games, prizes and a chance to win tickets to the CMT Music Awards on that night! Performers TBA.

    Events are free and open to the public. Some events require advance registration.

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