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Smithville Jamboree
2018-07-07 | Smithville Jamboree, 100-198 S 1st St, Smithville, TN, 37166, United States
Since its beginning in 1972, the old-time Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival has grown into a major event, drawing hundreds of musicians and crafts people, as well as many thousands of spectators from throughout the world. The festival began as a small town event, as a way to celebrate the Independence Holiday, just as generations before had done on the Court Square. It continues that tradition today – a throwback to days gone by – paying homage to the music and art of our ancestors, reminding us of the simple pleasures to be had from gathering together and enjoying the pure, unadulterated sound of live Appalachian music. The energy of these timeless bluegrass tunes can’t be denied as they ring through the streets and bounce off the downtown buildings of Smithville, pop. 4,305. This small southern town is as friendly as it gets and proudly welcomes the visitors that swell its population many times over each July. You’re specially invited to come and experience this unforgettable event. Peruse the wide variety of crafts booths, grab a barbecue sandwich or a corn dog and an ice cold lemonade, find a seat near the stage, and sit back and enjoy one of the best free shows around…we guarantee your toes will be tappin’ in no time!

Ralph Stanley: Voice From On High
2018-07-13 - 2019-01-06 | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Exhibit Now Open
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum tells the story of legendary mountain musician Ralph Stanley in its exhibition Ralph Stanley: Voice from on High. The exhibit opened July 13, 2018, and will run through Jan. 6, 2019.
“Stanley’s unique style and distinctive tenor broke new ground in bluegrass, and he became a standard-bearer for country music’s Appalachian folk roots,” said Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “He has influenced iconic musicians including Country Music Hall of Fame member Emmylou Harris and Class of 2018 member-elect Ricky Skaggs. His powerful music remains a touchstone for musicians and fans worldwide, and we are honored to examine the indelible impact he had on American music.”
This exhibition is made possible, in part, by presenting sponsor Cook Out and supporting sponsor Carter Vintage Guitars.
Visit countrymusichalloffame.org for more information about the new exhibit.

Americana at the Ryman
2018-07-15 - 2018-08-19 | TN
A new roots music tradition starts this summer! Americana at the Ryman brings newcomers and veterans to the mother church each Sunday night, from July 15 through August 19, for a musical revival like no other!
Join WSM each week on the Ryman Plaza starting at 4:30pm for the Pre-Show Shindig with Route 650. We’ll have live music featured each week, Hatch Show Prints on-site, and a “Good Ole Fashioned Cookout” from Cafe Lula. You don’t want to miss out on all the fun and festivities!
The 2018 schedule features:
July 15 – Buddy Miller & Friends: Lee Ann Womack, Tony Joe White, McCrary Sisters, Parker Millsap, and Elizabeth Cook
July 22 – Jim Lauderdale with William Fitzsimmons and The Secret Sisters
July 29 – Mark O’Connor Band and Brandy Clark
August 5 – Alejandro Escovedo, Hayes Carll, and Caroline Spence
August 12 – Amanda Shires with Caitlin Rose
August 19 – Justin Townes Earle with Band of Heathens
Series passes are on sale now, and individual tickets go on sale June 4. Click HERE for tickets and info!

Pre-Show Shindig with Route 650
2018-07-15 - 2018-08-19 | TN
A new roots music tradition starts this summer! Americana at the Ryman brings newcomers and veterans to the mother church each Sunday night, from July 15 through August 19, for a musical revival like no other!
Join WSM each week on the Ryman Plaza starting at 4:30pm for a FREE Pre-Show Shindig with Route 650 before Americana at the Ryman. We’ll have live music featured each week, WSM personalities and giveaways, a Hatch Show Print display, a “Good Ole Fashioned Cookout” and specials from Cafe Lula, and a pop up shop. You don’t want to miss out on all the FREE fun and festivities sponsored by Yazoo Brewing Company!
The 2018 Pre-Show Shindig performance schedule features:
July 15 – The Carmonas
July 22 – Hogslop String Band
July 29 – Blue Mother Tupelo
August 5 – Roanoke
August 12 – Don Gallardo
August 19 – Wild Ponies
The 2018 Americana at the Ryman schedule features:
July 15 – Buddy Miller & Friends: Lee Ann Womack, Tony Joe White, McCrary Sisters, Parker Millsap, and Elizabeth Cook
July 22 – Jim Lauderdale with William Fitzsimmons and The Secret Sisters
July 29 – Mark O’Connor Band and Brandy Clark
August 5 – Alejandro Escovedo, Hayes Carll, and Caroline Spence
August 12 – Amanda Shires with Caitlin Rose
August 19 – Justin Townes Earle with Band of Heathens
Individual tickets and series passes are on sale now. Click HERE for tickets and info!
Sponsored by:

AmericanaFest 2018
2018-09-11 - 2018-09-16 | Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
AmericanaFest 2018
Join the Americana Music Association in Nashville, TN for the Americana Music Festival and Conference happening September 11-16.

This annual event brings together fans and music industry professionals alike, offering six days of celebration through seminars, panels and networking opportunities by day and raw, intimate showcases each night.
The 19th annual AMERICANAFEST®: The Americana Music Festival & Conference will take place September 11-16, 2018, gathering thousands of artists, fans, and industry professionals from all over the world in Nashville, TN. With planning already underway, 2018 promises to once again be the must-attend event for anyone who loves the melting pot of Americana’s influences including roots, folk, country, blues and soul-based music. Each year, AMERICANAFEST® brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars, fans, and industry professionals for six days of music and education.
The conference portion features numerous panels, seminars, exclusive day time performances, and much more, proudly providing Nashville’s most educational music industry forum. This special event covers the interests and needs of artists, managers, labels, radio stations, publishers, agents, promoters, retailers, legal and business affairs executives, merchandisers and new media professionals – all enthusiastically attended and presented by music industry leaders.  And FYI, you do not have to be a member of the Americana Music Association® or in the music industry to purchase a conference registration and attend all the events. We encourage all music lovers to be a part of the conference experience.
If you choose not to be a part of the entire AMERICANAFEST® experience through a conference registration, then the festival wristband is the option for you. For six nights, AMERICANAFEST® will feature 500 live performances at almost 60 of Nashville’s most prominent venues and much, much, more! However, wristbands do not guarantee entry if venue is at capacity. In the event of a line, conference registrants have priority access. If there is a must-see band on your list we suggest arriving to the venue early.
BUY YOUR PASS HERE!

Chris Young at Bridgestone Arena
2018-09-22 | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
Chris Young’s Losing Sleep World Tour with special guests Kane Brown and Morgan Evans makes its stop in Nashville, TN, on September 22nd, 2018! It’s going to be an incredible show and surely a night Chris won’t forget because it marks Chris’ first time headlining the Bridgestone Arena.
Tickets for are on-sale now via ticketmaster.com

Pistol Annies at the Ryman Auditorium
2018-10-25 | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
The Pistol Annies are back! The trio composed of Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley, and Ashley Monroe returns to the Ryman stage on October 25! It’s going to be an unforgettable night of country music. We’ll aee y’all there!
Want to win tickets? Register to win here!
Click here for additional ticket info.

James Gregory at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center
2018-10-28 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN, 37201, United States
More than 35 years after his professional debut, “The Funniest Man in America” boasts a loyal fan base numbering in the millions, thanks to his down-home storytelling. Be there as James Gregory delivers laugh after laugh with rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch, covering everything from crazy relatives to modern parenting to overzealous environmentalists.
Presented without orchestra
Click here for additional ticket info.

Robert Earl Keen's Cosmic Cowboy Christmas at the Ryman
2018-12-27 | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
Deck the Halls and string the mistletoe because Robert Earl Keen’s Cosmic Cowboy Christmas Tour at Ryman Auditorium is on the way. You won’t want to miss celebrating the holiday season with this fun-filled evening!
Click here for additional ticket info.
Want to win tickets? Register to win here!

Alive At The Bluebird
2019-01-02 - 2019-02-02 | The Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
26th Annual Alive At The Bluebird
A concert series benefiting Alive Hospice, featuring Nashville’s finest songwriters at The Bluebird Cafe.

Don’t miss the 26th Annual Alive At The Bluebird concert series happening this month at The Bluebird Cafe! The series features Nashville’s finest songwriters playing shows to benefit Alive Hospice. Plus, check out “Keeping It Original for Alive,” a CD benefiting Alive Hospice!
Participating songwriters include: Kathy Mattea, Jason Isbell, Leslie Satcher, Allen Shamblin, Kent Blazy, Charles Esten, Walker Hayes, Victoria Shaw, Tony Arata, and many others.
Presented by Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Tennessee Oncology HCA TriStar Health, Bass, Berry & Sims, Cigna, Hub, and 650 AM WSM.
Click HERE to check out the line up and reserve seats online!
