In its 94-year history the Grand Ole Opry has not missed a show. Even in these tough times, that tradition continues. The 7pm (CT) radio broadcast and live stream on Saturday, March 28, from the Grand Ole Opry House will be a family affair with Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Jenny Gill, and Corrina Grant Gill […]
In addition to the latest note from Butch Spyridon (seen below) – here is another resource for our hospitality and entertainment brothers and sisters who need help with food and supplies aside from unemployment: To get information from the Tennessee Department of Human Services on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Click HERE Here is the […]
March 19, 2020 Dear Hospitality Community: We want to assure you we are working diligently on your behalf. We know these are extremely difficult times for our industry and we want to be a resource for you. Please focus on your safety and health, and the safety and health of others. Our hope is that […]
The world seems to be turning upside down right now. We are surrounded with public health threats, tornadoes, earthquakes. To top it off, we are continually inundated with too much information on all of it . Where does a Nashville Honky Tonk fit into this world? Where does the great George Jones fit into this […]
It was a rough night last night for a lot of us here in Nashville. A major storm with tornadoes touched down in a main part of town and demolished a lot of dreams and love. When disasters happen we need our artists the most. Lyrics can be inspiring, empathetic, understanding and uplifting – just […]
There were few venues like The Bottom Line from the 1970’s -80’s. The club was a major space for small-scale popular music performances. It opened on Feb 11, 1974. The Bottom Line hosted an extremely wide variety of music and musicians. Among the thousands who performed on its stage were Eric Clapton, Carl Perkins, Linda […]
Who Man Who Makes Country Stars Shine For over 50 years, entertainers have flocked to Manuel Cuevas to create their clothing. From Elvis’ signature gold suit to Dwight Yoakam’s famous rhinestone embedded bolero jacket that graced the cover of his 1987 album Hillbilly Deluxe, Manuel outfits stars with perfect tailoring and a whole lot of sparkle. His showstopping designs have earned him the […]
It’s almost Valentine’s Day – and though most of us might agree we express our love for those around us EVERYDAY – it is nice to take a day and dedicate a song or two to those we love. George Jones had such a way of singing lyrics that you could see how deeply he […]
Being that it’s the Country Music Capital of the World, Nashville is home to many country singers and other celebrities who enjoy the country life. But, unlike Los Angeles or New York, Nashville doesn’t have the accompanying paparazzi community that invades celebrities’ privacy. Thanks to their ability to fly under the radar, these celebrities are […]
So exciting to see our country music legend was so multi-faceted! No surprise that George Jones gives Elvis Presley a run for his money – in this rendition of “Heartbreak Hotel”. Take a listen and hear Jones in a way you may have never heard before. George Jones released a few rockabilly hits under the […]