‘Dead Man Walking’ is the eagerly awaited, brand-new album from Cheshire songwriter, vocalist and guitar slinger Jim Kirkpatrick. A 10-track tour de force that showcases Jim’s multiple talents in rock, blues and Americana, even adding a touch of gospel into the mix, expanding his range and reaching into new musical territory. He has had quite …
210,000 people welcomed in the New Year at Nashville’s Bicentennial Park to ring in New Year’s Eve during the CBS-aired “New Year’s Eve: Nashville’s Big Bash” event. Headliner Kelsea Ballerini joined Zac Brown Band and Brooks and Dunn to spotlight more than 150 years of Music City entertainment excellence. There was an extensive firework display …
There is always something new, cool, and historic going on at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN and that includes their latest exhibit. Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock. The title alone gives you an idea of the extent of this undertaking and why it will …
Capitol Records Nashville multi-Platinum hitmaker Jon Pardi wrapped his headlining AIN’T ALWAYS THE COWBOY TOUR on Saturday (10/1) with a sold-out show at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater. The CMA and ACM award-winning singer/songwriter/producer took the stage to a capacity crowd in Music City to perform his fan-favorite hits plus new music from his red-hot new release, …
I have attended the Ryman Auditorium, in downtown Nashville, and been witness to the music of B.B. King, Tommy Emmanuel, Victoria Justice, Dodie and the comedy of Jim Gaffigan. This year the Ryman celebrates its 130th anniversary from humble beginnings in 1892 to the Mother Church of today. Of all the incredible venues to absorb …
Much like the rest of the world, after the Pandemic of 2020, Nashville, TN continues to open its doors more and more to the public, but certainly not to the levels of 2019 yet. Some restaurants and businesses were forced to close in the last year but fortunately institutions like the Country Music Hall of …
The Grand Ole Opry holds a special place with Country Music fans, Country Music Artists & bands and the people of Nashville, TN. As mentioned in previous Maverick Country articles, a visit to Music City isn’t complete unless you see at least one live show at the Opry. The Pandemic that began in 2020 changed …
Although Nashville TN is pervasively known as the home of Country and Bluegrass music, many styles and genres have forged this musical melting pot. The National Museum of African American Music opened up earlier this year in historic downtown Nashville, to share the history and contributions African Americans have made to so many forms of …
The Country Music Association will host “CMA Summer Jam,” a brand new, two-night summer concert experience live from Nashville’s open-air Ascend Amphitheater Tuesday, July 27 and Wednesday, July 28. Featuring performances and collaborations from Country Music’s hottest stars, the live event will also be filmed as part of a three-hour primetime television special airing later this summer on ABC. Artists taking the stage at Ascend Amphitheater on July 27 include Luke Bryan, Mickey Guyton, Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Cole …
As their latest single Met Me Now goes to radio, the sibling trio reflect on moving from small town life to Music city in pursuit of their ‘Big Dreams’. Track45 enjoyed their small town life in Meridian, Mississippi. It was where they learnt the tools of their trade, how to play, how to harmonise, but …
