{"id":5624,"date":"2019-10-10T19:34:54","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T19:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/?p=5624"},"modified":"2026-02-22T00:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T00:49:12","slug":"nashville-music-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/nashville-music-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Nashville &#8211; Music City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>There\u2019s only one <em>Music City<\/em>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Take in Nashville\u2019s colorful sounds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Among all the places across the vast United States, there\u2019s only one named <em>Music City<\/em>. Nashville lives up to its nickname with a dazzling array of musical delights for all tastes and ages. Whatever you seek &#8211; old country, new country, jazz, rock, hip hop, classical, folk and more \u2013 you can find it here.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5650\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5650\" style=\"width: 1254px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Honkytong.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5650\" src=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Honkytong.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Honkytong.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Honkytong-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Honkytong-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Honkytong-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Honkytong-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Honkytong-75x50.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nashville, Tennessee, USA- June 14, 2013: Honky-tonks on Lower Broadway. The district is famous for the numerous country music entertainment establishments.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Country Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nashville and country music have danced arm in arm for decades. Home to many of the world\u2019s finest country stars, session musicians and songwriters, Nashville\u2019s the place to find this popular Southern-style genre. Here are a few of many fine options:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CMHF6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5647 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CMHF6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CMHF6.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CMHF6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CMHF6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CMHF6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CMHF6-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CMHF6-75x50.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/opry.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Grand Ole Opry<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>The<\/em> place to hear country legends and today\u2019s chart-toppers, the Grand Ole Opry has showcased the best of country music since beginning as a radio show in 1925.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ryman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Ryman Auditorium<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ryman3-BK-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5648\" src=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ryman3-BK-copy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ryman3-BK-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ryman3-BK-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ryman3-BK-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ryman3-BK-copy-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ryman3-BK-copy-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ryman3-BK-copy.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This historic venue holds a special place in hearts and music, and visitors can see it first-hand with tours during the day and music in the evenings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirdcafe.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Bluebird Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Bluebird\u2019s 90-seat listening room, a quiet and intimate place to hear top songwriting talent, has a \u201cShhh policy\u201d meaning it\u2019s only for those who come to listen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Music Tours<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5651\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5651\" style=\"width: 420px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-Legends.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5651\" src=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-Legends-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-Legends-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-Legends-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-Legends-768x1147.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-Legends-37x55.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Nashville-Legends.jpg 838w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nashville, TN, USA November 7, 2010 Legends Corner is one of several live country music venues on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A thriving variety of walking and riding tours celebrate Nashville\u2019s musical history \u2013 its recording studios, music row, and the history behind some of music\u2019s hottest legends.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nashvillestudiotour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nashville Studio<\/a> Experiences puts <em>you<\/em> front and center ; join a star in the studio and return home with your own recording!<\/p>\n<p><strong>And Much, Much More!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nmaam.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> National Museum of African American Music<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Opening in downtown Nashville in 2020, this museum encourages visitors to explore the myriad ways African Americans have contributed to more than 50 musical genres and subgenres.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fristartmuseum.org\/calendar#C=8&amp;P=P0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Music at the Frist<\/strong> <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Music and art are a great pairing, and the Frist Art Museum features a rich calendar of musical programs in many genres.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nashvillesymphony.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> The Nashville Symphony\u2019s Schermerhorn Symphony Center<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There\u2019s always something playing at the Nashville Symphony, whether jazz, pop, children-themed and yes, even classical!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rudysjazzroom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Rudy\u2019s Jazz Room<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take in some authentic jazz while enjoying a prohibition-era cocktail and New Orleans cuisine at this late-night jazz club, which also features a Sunday jazz brunch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicianshalloffame.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have some fun learning about iconic musical entertainers from all across the U.S. with interactive exhibits, instruments on display, and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"\/\/www.visitmusiccity.com\/things-to-do\/events\/upcoming-concerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau\u2019s concert calendar<\/a> to see who\u2019s performing during your stay.<\/p>\n<p>Documentary filmmaker <a href=\"http:\/\/kenburns.com\/films\/country-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ken Burns\u2019 <em>Country Music<\/em> series<\/a>, released in 2019, is a wonderful way to become familiar with country music \u2013its history, its greats, and why its heart-filled songs are popular and enduring. View the series before you leave on your trip to hear the sounds and stories of Nashville\u2019s finest.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to see America\u2019s south, check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/charleston-vacation-packages\/nashville-memphis-vacation\/\">Nashville &amp; Memphis Vacation Package<\/a> and start planning your getaway!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s only one Music City! Take in Nashville\u2019s colorful sounds Among all the places across the vast United States, there\u2019s only one named Music City. Nashville lives up to its nickname with a dazzling array of musical delights for all tastes and ages. Whatever you seek &#8211; old country, new country, jazz, rock, hip hop, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_s2mail":"yes","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[141],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5624","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nashville"],"aioseo_notices":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"California Tours","author_link":"https:\/\/www.california-tour.com\/blog\/author\/admin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"There\u2019s only one Music City! 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