“He Stopped Loving Her Today” turns 40 by cmt.com staff 7/8/2020 Bobby Braddock, the co-writer of such country classics as “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” and “Time Marches On,” is marking two important occasions this week. First, George Jones’ recording of “He Stopped Loving Her Today” is being recognized on the 40th anniversary of reaching No. […]
We are disappointed that our plans to reopen have been put on hold, but the safety and health of our community and guests is our TOP priority! Here is an update from the Nashville Convention and Visitor’s Corp: July 2, 2020 Dear Hospitality Community: We want to update you today on the city’s July […]
We are VERY excited to be re-opening with a BANG on Fourth of July weekend! It has been a LOOOONNGG time coming and our staff is very anxious to get back to what they love – serving up great drinks, food and music for all of our George Jones fans! We have safety measures in […]
The following is a message from Butch Spyridon, President and CEO of Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp: April 23, 2020 Dear Hospitality Community: We have a lot of news to share with you about Mayor John Cooper’s four-phase plan to safely reopen Nashville businesses, and its impacts on the hospitality industry. Reopening could start in early May if […]
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 […]