Celebrate World-Class Country at Nashville’s CMA Festival!

The CMA Music Festival is an event that country music fans around the nation anticipate every year, and 2011 promises to provide an amazing lineup of country artists from June 9-12.  Catch all your favorites onstage such as Dierks Bentley, Sara Evans, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride and Josh Turner. The event will kick off at the Grand Ole Opry and provide a performance like no one has ever seen in Nashville. Prepare yourself as one of the most famous country events of all time makes its way to Nashville this summer. You’ll want to make reservations at a nearby hotel like the Gaylord Opryland, so be sure to reserve your Nashville lodging today.

Continue your Nashville entertainment experience with a show at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, combining a great meal with special performers such as Jeannie Seel or Tommy Cash. Chow down on chicken, polish sausage, homemade rolls, fresh vegetables and banana pudding. The show lasts approximately 90 minutes and features some of your favorite country songs from both the past and present. You’ll even have a chance to shake the performers’ hands after the show and get their autographs!

If you’d like to see a show at the historic Ryman Auditorium, you can reserve your tickets to the Ryman Bluegrass Nights, providing an amazing variety of smooth bluegrass and country in every song. Clap and sing along as you hear a series of exciting summer tunes from your favorite performers.  The Ryman Auditorium features nothing but the best performers in bluegrass, so you certainly won’t be disappointed! Bluegrass artists like The Grascals and Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder have played here before.

Nashville Prepares for Music and Molasses Festival

During the third week of October, Nashville’s Ellington Agricultural Center will be celebrating the fall season in its own way with the Music and Molasses Festival, which provides plenty of activities for the young and old. Walk into a country-style atmosphere filled with twangy Bluegrass songs, legendary storytellers and fine craftsmanship. Don’t forget to try your hand at the molasses making, with enough warm delicious syrup to go around. Some of the other attractions featured are complimentary buggy rides, homemade cakes and pies, a grist mill, pony rides and all kinds of other animals your children can pet. Before you head on over to this great festival, make sure you book a Nashville hotel with all your favorite amenities.

Along with this fun festival, Nashville has all kinds of shows for you to go to including the famous Tribute to the King, where the incredible actor John Beardsley pulls off such a good impression of Elvis that you may not be able to tell the difference between the actor and the real deal. Beardsley sports five different costumes throughout the show representing the various eras and performances that the king of Rock n’ Roll attributed to over the years. You’ll hear all sorts of authentic music from Elvis’ past hits of the 1950′s and beyond.

You can receive some country cookin’ with your entertainment at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, which features some of the best Opry stars like Paula Poe, Diana Murrell and Jeannie Seely and many other familiar faces. The show has been awarded Music Valley’s “#1 Dinner and Show” and offers a menu of four types of entrees, a salad bar, baked potatoes, homemade rolls and much more. After the performance is over, you can come up by the stage to both meet these great performers and even get a picture and autograph with them.

The city of Nashville has so much to offer this fall, it would be a shame for you to miss out on it! Come on down today for great performances, festivals and all kinds of activities.

Nashville African American Street Festival Provides Cultural Wisdom

Join the over 100,000 who will gather in Nashville for the 28th annual African Street Festival taking place from September 17-19. The event’s activities will all be held at Tennessee State University, and you’ll have plenty of time to experience everything the festival offers, including a children’s pavilion, authentic African dining opportunities, music from genres like Jazz, Gospel and Reggae, and dancing. You won’t want to miss the event, and you can get prepared by booking lodging in nearby hotels.

In addition to the African culture, you can also experience the traditions of Nashville by attending a performance like the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater which celebrates authentic country music by music artists of the past. Sit back in your seat for a touch of humor and big talent as special guests like Tommy Cash, Dianna Murrell, and many more sing their melodies. On top of the performance, the theater also provides an delectable buffet with four meat and pasta entrees, crisp salads, buttery rolls, and much more.

For another show, you can go to the Opry Country Classics, which reenacts the traditions and history of Nashville through talented live musical performances by famous country music artists. The tunes will be a sweet song to your ears as you hear both old and contemporary forms of country songs.

Fulfill your dreams in the Nashville area by experiencing both foreign and local culture. The music and history will make your vacation experience enjoyable.

Nashville Stays Hoppin’ with Annual Head Jamz Festival

Taking place for the second year in a row, the rockin’ Annual Head Jamz Festival will start up on the Red River in Adams, TN, just north of Nashville during Labor Day weekend. From September 3-5, you can hear some of the local favorites in the music world, including the Old Union, Max Allen Band, Cornmeal, Future Rock, and much more. There are all kinds of summer activities like canoeing and disk golf to participate in while you’re there as well. While you’re staying in the area, check out nearby lodging in Nashville to remain rested and comfortable each night.

If you would like to see some other types of entertainment during Labor Day weekend, Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater offers a hearty southern meal and country music performances with the likes of Jeannie Seely, Diana Murrell and Tommy Cash. The show is a great choice of entertainment, whether it’s just you or the whole family!

For a more focused type of entertainment, the Tribute to the King offers an authentic view of Elvis Presley’s life from the time leading up to his fame to his last days. Impersonator John Beardsley is so talented at copying Elvis’ mannerisms and costumes that you’ll have a hard time distinguishing differences between the two. The show features all of the King’s music hits.

Your summer excursion will provide you with enough musical entertainment and activity to last you through the rest of the year. Come down to Nashville today!

Nashville Hosts PBR’s Jack Daniels Invitational

Nashville will be host to Professional Bull Riders’ Jack Daniels Invitational from August 14-15 at the Bridgestone Arena. Come witness the action of the world’s top 40 bull riders take on some of the most intimidating bulls around. Each night is packed with more than two hours of bone crushing bull rides, rock and country music, pyrotechnics, and more. There will be three rounds in which the first two will feature the top 40 riders in the world. The third round will be the Built Ford Tough Championship Round where the cowboys with the top 15 scores will ride for the title.

Nashville is also host to many great hotels that are perfect for your trip to see these brave cowboys compete. For more information on lodging choices in the Nashville area, click here.

Also in Nashville are several great activities to take part in such as the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater where you can enjoy hot home cookin’ and great country music. Another fantastic activity is the Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tours where you can see the legendary stage where past sensational country performers have stood plus much more. If you are unsure of your agenda and want to explore all options, click here for a list of more activities in the Nashville area.

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater

At the Nashville Nightlife Breakfast & Dinner Theater you will enjoy a great buffet filled with home style cooking that is almost as good as grandma’s. After a delicious meal you will be presented with one of the best live shows in Nashville which includes legendary classic tunes and hot new beats that will have your family dancing in their seats. A few stars that have joined the show in the past include Jeannie Seely, Steve Hall & Shotgun Red, Tommy Cash, Paula Poe, and many more talented artists.

Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tours

One of the most popular activities in Nashville is Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tours. Here you can explore the history filled halls of the Ryman Auditorium and all the interesting items it beholds. The Ryman Auditorium was considered home to the Grand Ole Opry for more than thirty years before the Opry moved to its present day home at the Grand Ole Opry House. While at the Ryman Auditorium you will sit on the original pews and enjoy a short film, admire interesting memorabilia, see the stage from the balcony, and take pictures to document your trip to the historic Ryman Auditorium.