Musical Magic in Nashville, TN
February 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Nashville TN
A brand new sensation has opened up at the Grand Ole Opry. Pickin’ and Grinnin’ featuring Mike Snider from the legendary HEE HAW is the comedic new show at the Opry. Snider will be performing his very own hilarous musical classics such as “The Fur Coat” and “Born to Shop.” In addition to the music and storytelling, there will also be magic. Magician Scott Cantrell goes on after Snider to amaze the audience with his performance. The show is sure to be an experience worth remembering.
In addition to Pickin’ and Grinnin,’ the Grand Ole Opry has Opry Country Classics. The history of country music is turned into a live performance where country music favorites will be performing time honored classics for the audience. New and old country stars will be bringing joy to everyone in the Opry with their beautiful performances.
The historic Ryman Auditorium where the Grand Ole Opry traditions began has the show Ryman Bluegrass Nights where bluegrass music is played and honored as we first got to know it in 1945. Current performers of bluegrass will be playing at Ryman Bluegrass Nights.
Go Backstage in Nashville
July 30, 2009 by admin
Filed under Nashville TN, VME
Nashville is a city full of music, entertainment, and fun. It has taken a lot of work to make Nashville one of the top music destinations in the United States, and you can see all of the work that has gone into making Nashville what it is today with a backstage look at some of its popular venues.
The Ryman Auditorium is one of Nashville’s oldest landmarks, with a past rich in country music history. It was home to the Grand Ole Opry for thirty years. The Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour provides visitors the experience to explore the rich past of the Ryman Auditorium. The tour begins with a narrated video presentation, after which you are free to explore the Ryman. In addition, you can purchase the Backstage Guided Tour, which provides a guided tour of places of the Ryman, like the dressing rooms, that are not open to the Self-Guided Tour. Whichever option you choose, you are sure to have an afternoon filled with the exciting past of the Ryman Auditorium.
To see the history of the modern day Grand Ole Opry, the Opry House Backstage Tour is the perfect activity. This tour will take you behind the scenes of the Grand Ole Opry and preparations for its weekly productions. The Opry House began hosting the Grand Ole Opry in 1974 and continues to host weekly concerts. The Opry House Backstage Tour is a guided tour of that includes narration of the history of the Opry House. The tour includes a look at the dressing rooms, backstage preparations, memorabilia, and more. You may even get to check out the famous stage! For the ultimate Opry experience, you can also purchase tickets to a show at the Grand Ole Opry!
For a behind the scenes look at Nashville history, choose the Nashville Unpublished Walking Tour, which provides a look at the darker history of this city. From the scandals of country music stars to political intrigue, this tour features stories that you will not find on any other tour. The tour features a behind the scenes tour of the Ryman Auditorium where you will hear about some of its more notorious stars. In total, the tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes tales of Civil War spies, ghost stories, and more.
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.
Nashville, Tennessee’s Family-Friendly Historical Attractions
Instead of staying at home this summer, expand your mind by taking in Nashville, Tennessee’s historical attractions. With an assortment of guided tours through some of Nashville’s major historical sites, you can make this a summer to remember with fun, family-friendly, and educational experiences.
Start your vacation in Nashville with the Belle Meade Plantation Tour. This unique tour allows you, through the aid of a knowledgeable tour guide dressed to match the 19th Century theme, to visit the antebellum mansion. Other notable stops on your trip will inclue a Durham Station log cabiin from the 1790s, a carriage house and stables from the 1890s, and several additional historical outbuildings. Complete with demonstrations, exhibits, and displays of rare antiques, you won’t regret visiting this one-of-a-kind site.
Country music fans relate the Ryman Auditorium as the home of Nashville’s biggest attraction, the Grand Ole Opry. However, music fans and history buffs in general will find plenty to enjoy with the Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided Tour. In addition to seeing the legendary halls and stage the auditorium presents, you will also take in a short film about the history of Ryman Auditorium tracing back to its more humble beginnings. Various exhibits featuring some of the sites most notable items, such as articles of clothing from some of the Opry’s performers. You can find additional enjoyment with the Backstage Guided Tour of the Ryman Auditorium, which takes you through some of the dressing rooms and other backstage areas.
Part museum and part home, the Hermitage Mansion Guided Tour takes you through the estate of President Andrew Jackson in Nashville. You will take a tour through the mansion itself, in addition to several outbuildings and his log farmhouse. And finally, you will gain better insight into the man behind the politcal mask by viewing the garden he and his wife kept as well as the stables he kept for his horses.
Don’t waste away your summer. Start planning now and feed your brain with the terrific historical tours that Nashville has to offer!
