Fun Ideas For Your Summer in the Music City
No one questions that the Grand Ole Opry is the biggest music event in Nashville, TN, if not the country. But Nashville offers more than just the Grand Ole Opry to quench your thirst for music. Listed below are a few other places to check out on your summer visit to the Music City.
The King lives on on Nashville, TN with this tribute to one of the most cherished performers in music history! Award-winning performer John Beardsley does the King justice wtih his stunning reenactment of Elvis Presley’s musical career, which included dozens of world-famous songs over a span of 25 years. Beardsley sings about 30 of these songs, much to the acclaim of critics and fans from all over the globe. Don’t miss out on this truly unique experience to re-live the marvelous years of the one and only King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
This year’s bluegrass series takes place every Thursday night from June 25 through July 30. The six-week event already has its list of scheduled performers for each evening:
June 25 – Doyle Lawson & Quiksilver; Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
July 2 – Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
July 9 – Rhonda Vincent & The Rage; Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press
July 16 – Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys; Jim Lauderdale
July 23 – The Dan Tyminski Band; Steep Canyon Rangers
July 30 – Dailey & Vincent; The SteelDrivers
The biggest stars in the bluegrass genre are prepared to showcase their many talents with this six-concert series at Ryman Auditorium.
The newest addition to the Grand Ole Opry show, Opry Country Classics allows you to take a step back in time for an evening listening to some of the greatest songs from the most beloved artists in country music. Your favorite former tunes will be performed by the music legends themselves or by some of the genre’s up-and-coming artists. There is even an opportunity for square dancing. For added enjoyment, look into getting the Opry Country Classics / Grand Oly Opry combo ticket, where you’ll receive admission to both events.
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My mother loves blue grass music. It would be nice birthday surpise to take her to Ryman Bluegrass Nights.
Ryman Bluegrass Nights sound really fun!
The Opry Country Classics sounds like a great event…I know my mom and grandmother would love it because they love the classics. Sounds like a good time for a family vacation!
There is so much to do in Nashville. It makes a great family vacation!