| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Bluebird on the Mountain: Shane McAnnally, Brandy Clark and Marc Beeson | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | 09/22/12 | Brentwood |
KISS and Motley CruePresented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena September 4, 2012 Rock ‘n Roll doesn’t get any bigger than this! KISS and MÖTLEY CRÜE... On the same stage... On the same night. This spectacle of spectacles announced today, KISS and MÖTLEY CRÜE are uniting to launch THE TOUR of 2012. The summer's biggest, baddest rock tour will level 40+ cities nationwide starting July 20th.
With combined album sales of almost 200 million, KISS and MÖTLEY CRÜE are more than just iconic; they remain today as the dominant... | Bridgestone Arena | 09/04/12 | Nashville |
"Nashville Unleashed" hosted by Jack & DianePresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at Eat Restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville May 26, 2012 Jack & Diane are the ongoing hosts and performing songwriters of the “Nashville Unleashed” series of bi-monthly concerts. They are joined by two or three different guest artists for each show, representing a diverse range of styles, from country and bluegrass to jazz and beyond. All of the music performed is acoustic and original. The line-up for tonight’s show includes Nancy Casteele, Justin Zimmer, Jamie Johnson, and Jeff Gilkinson. | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 05/26/12 | Nashville |
"Nashville Unleashed" hosted by Jack & DianePresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at Eat Restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville June 23, 2012 Jack & Diane are the ongoing hosts and performing songwriters of the “Nashville Unleashed” series of bi-monthly concerts. They are joined by two or three different guest artists for each show, representing a diverse range of styles, from country and bluegrass to jazz and beyond. All of the music performed is acoustic and original. The line-up for tonight’s show includes Anna Johnson and Nicole Johnson. | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 06/23/12 | Nashville |
| "With A Little Help From My Friends" - A Concert for Deborah McCrary | 3rd and Lindsley Bar and Grill | 05/20/12 | Nashville |
$2 Tuesdays featuring Nashville's Finest, hosted by Derek HokePresented by The 5 Spot at The 5 Spot May 29, 2012 Head out to The 5 Spot for $2 Tuesdays featuring Nashville's Finest, hosted by Derek Hoke! | The 5 Spot | 05/29/12 | Nashville |
$2 Tuesdays featuring Nashville's Finest, hosted by Derek HokePresented by The 5 Spot at The 5 Spot May 22, 2012 Head out to The 5 Spot for $2 Tuesdays featuring Nashville's Finest, hosted by Derek Hoke! | The 5 Spot | 05/22/12 | Nashville |
| 'Brothers of the Sun' Tour featuring Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw with Jake Owen and Grace Potter | | 06/23/12 | Nashville |
'Nashville Unleashed" hosted by Jack & DianePresented by Loews Vanderbilt Hotel at Eat Restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville June 9, 2012 Jack & Diane are the ongoing hosts and performing songwriters of the “Nashville Unleashed” series of bi-monthly concerts. They are joined by two or three different guest artists for each show, representing a diverse range of styles, from country and bluegrass to jazz and beyond. All of the music performed is acoustic and original. The line-up for tonight’s show includes Karen Staley, Julie Forester, and Dani Carroll. | Loews Vanderbilt Hotel | 06/09/12 | Nashville |
| 10 Years with Fair to Midland | Marathon Music Works | 07/08/12 | Nashville |
| 102.9 The Buzz presents: The Free Beer & Hot Wings Hootenanny featuring Theory Of A Deadman, Cavo, Stellar Rival and Wayland | Marathon Music Works | 05/18/12 | Nashville |
| 10th Annual Catfish Rodeo | Cumberland River Compact | 06/09/12 | Nashville |
| 10th Annual Nashville SongWriters Festival on Music Row | Nashville Songwriters Festival | 06/01/12-
06/03/12 | |
11th Annual Marty Stuart's Late Night JamPresented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium June 6, 2012 Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam has become recognized as the kick off event of the CMA Music Festival and in 2012, Marty will celebrate the jam session’s 11th year. Marty started the event as way to welcome fans to country music’s biggest festival, but the jam has also raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for MusiCares, which provides assistance for music people in times of need.
In the past, Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Porter Wagoner,... | Ryman Auditorium | 06/06/12 | Nashville |
| 13: The Musical | Roxy Regional Theatre | 05/11/12-
05/26/12 | Clarksville |
| 13th Annual Latin Dance Festival | Global Education Center | 06/01/12-
06/03/12 | Nashville |
14th Annual Grand Old Dulcimer Club FestivalPresented by Grand Old Dulcimer Club and Buchanan Log House at Buchanan Log House May 20, 2012 A traditional day of musical fellowship. Tradition continues with a DULCIMER DAY PICNIC and celebration of the mountain dulcimer with outstanding performances by dulcimer professionals, local area dulcimer groups and jammin' on the porch. Houston's will be on the grounds for food and drink as well. | Grand Old Dulcimer Club | 05/20/12 | Nashville |
2012 Bellevue Community Picnic Presented by KrogerPresented by Bellevue Chamber of Commerce at Bellevue Red Caboose Park Amphitheatre May 19, 2012 The 35th annual Bellevue Community Picnic Presented by Kroger is set for Saturday, May 19. Thanks to Applebee’s, the fireworks are back! The entertainment is better than ever, thanks to “Larry’s Country Diner” and Sam’s Club! And thanks to Nashville Smiles and Pinnacle Financial Partners there will be more games, rides and activities for kids of all ages!
The “2012 Bellevue Community Picnic Presented by Kroger” also features a day of live... | Bellevue Chamber of Commerce | 05/19/12 | Nashville |
2012 Billboard Country Music SummitPresented by Billboard at Cannery Ballroom June 4-June 5, 2012 Two days of provocative discussion of issues critical to success for all stakeholders in the country music business, including panels, keynotes and roundtables on sponsorships, publishing/songwriting, touring, recording, radio, digital/social, artist development, and how to build, maximize and sustain careers. Networking opportunities, superstar artist Q&As, and showcases make the
3rd Annual Billboard Country Music... | Billboard | 06/04/12-
06/05/12 | Nashville |
2012 Brick & Mortar BashPresented by Historic Nashville, Inc. at The Union Station Hotel May 25, 2012 All aboard for an evening of food, fun, and entertainment at the historic Union Station Hotel! Live jazz music by Ryan Cavanaugh & No Man's Land. Business attire. All proceeds support the mission of Historic Nashville, Inc. to promote and preserve the historic places that make Nashville unique. | Historic Nashville, Inc. | 05/25/12 | Nashville |
| 2012 City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge presented by Staples | City of Hope | 06/09/12 | Nashville |
2012 CMT Music Awards Presented by Country Music Television (CMT) at Bridgestone Arena June 6, 2012 2012 marks the 11th year of the CMT Music Awards, country music’s first fan-voted awards show recognizing country's best video and musical achievements. Performers include Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band during this year’s live show, and additional performers will be announced soon.
The CMT Music Awards is consistently the channel's highest rated and most-watched event of the year. Since... | Country Music Television (CMT) | 06/06/12 | Nashville |
| 2012 Music City Hot Chicken Festival | Music City Hot Chicken Festival | 07/04/12 | Nashville |
2012 Wilson County FairPresented by Wilson County Fair at James E. Ward Agricultural Center August 17-August 25, 2012 Tennessee’s largest fair, the Wilson County Fair, features rides and games, exhibits, delicious food, contests, Demolition Derby, Tractor and Truck pulls, lawn mower racing and various fun events.
Wilson County Fair's mission is to promote, encourage, and stimulate the civic welfare and betterment of Wilson County, Tennessee, and the surrounding geographical area, through the promotion, ownership... | Wilson County Fair | 08/17/12-
08/25/12 | Lebanon |
29th Annual PumpkinfestPresented by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson at Historic Downtown Franklin October 27, 2012 Pumpkinfest, the Heritage Foundation's annual fall festival, attracts a crowd of 50,000 local and out-of-town visitors for a full day of autumn-inspired food, children’s activities, music, storytelling, hayrides, a chili cook-off, a costume contest, All Things Pumpkin and outstanding arts and crafts from 50 vendors.
The family oriented street festival held around the public square is going green for Halloween... | The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson | 10/27/12 | Franklin |
| 31st Annual Native American Indian Association Pow Wow & Fall Festival | Native American Indian Association | 10/19/12-
10/21/12 | Hermitage |
| 35th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival | Uncle Dave Macon Days | 07/13/12-
07/15/12 | Murfreesboro |
42nd Annual American Artisan FestivalPresented by American Artisan Festival at Centennial Park June 15-June 17, 2012 In 2012, the festival will host the work of 165 exhibitors from 35 states across America. Each has been selected for excellence within their medium including jewelry, pottery, wood, blown glass, photography, clothing, metal, outdoor furniture, toys, candles, batiks, handmade paper, leather, hats and more. Find an incredible gift for Dad, or the perfect gift for yourself – there is amazing artistry this year and something for everyone.
Each year we make sure to have some of... | American Artisan Festival | 06/15/12-
06/17/12 | Nashville |
45 RPMPresented by Douglas Corner Cafe at Douglas Corner Cafe May 30, 2012 Maybe you’re old enough to remember it…the way that music sounded coming out of an A.M. radio in your dad’s truck when he drove you to school in the morning…or the 8-track player at your grandmother’s house…Haggard, Jones, Charley Pride, Ronnie Milsap, Mel Street…. remember…70’s country…. real country. Well, we remember, and we are proud of it.
It all started a while back when a few of us Nashville “pickers”... | Douglas Corner Cafe | 05/30/12 | Nashville |
9 to 5: The MusicalPresented by The Larry Keeton Theatre at The Larry Keeton Theatre February 7-February 23, 2013 February brings the exciting presentation of 9 to 5.
What a way to make a living! Full of laughter and side-splitting Southern sass and with Dolly's Grammy-nominated score, this musical comedy comes direct from Broadway based on the hit movie starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
This sensational musical, guaranteed to delight audiences young and old, tells the story of three unlikely friends who scheme to take control of their company and learn there's... | The Larry Keeton Theatre | 02/07/13-
02/23/13 | Nashville |
CabaretPresented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater February 14-March 9, 2013 Book and lyrics by Joe Masteroff and Fred Ebb, music by John Kander.
Willkommen to the Kit Kat Club. Take your seat at a bar table, order a little something from your fetching cocktail waitress, and immerse yourself in the musical theatre event of a lifetime. You’re not just at the show... you’re in the show as Tennessee Rep transforms Johnson Theater into 1930s Berlin. Inside the cabaret, Sally Bowles and the beguiling Emcee live in a seedy, sexy world of delicious... | Tennessee Repertory Theatre | 02/14/13-
03/09/13 | Nashville |
CinderellaPresented by Nashville Opera Association at TPAC - James K. Polk Theater January 25-January 29, 2013 With this hilarious comic opera, Rossini (the composer of The Barber of Seville) gives us his madcap version of the classic fairy tale Cinderella. Will the beautiful Cinderella make it to the royal ball and capture the heart of the handsome prince? Will her evil stepsisters stand in the way of her dreams? Rossini’s opera tells the beloved story, while adding some original twists and unexpected turns. It’s a perfect opera for the entire family or your favorite Fairy... | Nashville Opera Association | 01/25/13-
01/29/13 | Nashville |
Madame ButterflyPresented by Nashville Opera Association at TPAC - Andrew Jackson Hall October 11-October 13, 2012 Japanese geisha Cio-Cio San, “Butterfly,” abandons her faith and family for the dashing American sailor, Lieutenant Pinkerton. But Pinkerton's love is temporary and Butterfly’s happiness short-lived. In the end, Cio-Cio San pays the ultimate price for her selfless devotion. For more than a century, audiences have been thrilled by Giacamo Puccini's haunting, poignant music and touched by the lovely Butterfly, who sacrifices everything for love.
FEATURING THE... | Nashville Opera Association | 10/11/12-
10/13/12 | Nashville |
The Difficulty of Crossing a FieldPresented by Nashville Opera Association at The Noah Liff Opera Center November 9-November 11, 2012 A plantation owner in the antebellum American South walks across his field and disappears - in plain view of his family, his neighbors and the slaves - forever altering their world. Everyone has his or her own theory of what that “disappearance” means, of why it had to happen, and of what will happen now that there is a “hole” where a man used to be. But where does the truth lie? Based on an Ambrose Bierce short story, David Lang’s mysterious chamber opera... | Nashville Opera Association | 11/09/12-
11/11/12 | Nashville |
The Magic FlutePresented by Nashville Opera Association at TPAC - Andrew Jackson Hall April 11-April 13, 2013 The genius of Mozart shines bright in this masterfully diverse mix of unforgettable melodies, majestic choruses, and stratospheric, show-stopping coloratura singing. Follow the adventures of Prince Tamino and Papageno the Bird Catcher as they set forth to save the captured Princess Pamina. One of the most imaginative entertainments ever created, The Magic Flute blends myth, enchantment, and the fight between good and evil to deliver the life-affirming message: love conquers... | Nashville Opera Association | 04/11/13-
04/13/13 | Nashville |
A Christmas Carol, The MusicalPresented by The Larry Keeton Theatre at The Larry Keeton Theatre November 29-December 16, 2012 For Christmas, the Keeton Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, The Musical written by Lynn Ahrens and Alan Menken.
This spectacular musical extravaganza ran for ten years at Madison Square Garden and was the basis of an NBC Hallmark Entertainment special.
Touting the optimistic sentiment that “it’s never too late to change” A Christmas Carol, The Musical will be a delight for Keeton audiences, both young and old. | The Larry Keeton Theatre | 11/29/12-
12/16/12 | Nashville |
A Festival of Hymns Presented by Covenant Presbyterian Church at Covenant Presbyterian Church May 20, 2012 A Festival of Hymns with Covenant Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, Brass, Ringers, and Strings: join the musicians of Covenant’s music ministry in singing great hymns of our faith. We will sing praises to God with inspiring f estival settings of hymns from the time of the Reformation to the present. | Covenant Presbyterian Church | 05/20/12 | Nashville |
A Sanders Family ChristmasPresented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse November 1-December 22, 2012 The holiday sequel to the wildly popular Smoke on the Mountain! It’s Christmas Eve, 1941 and the always unpredictable Sanders Family gathers at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church for one last holiday singing before son Dennis ships out for boot camp. Celebrate the holidays with faith, family and old-fashioned fun with this heavenly evening of music, laughter and a romantic surprise!
Come to the Cumberland County Playhouse for its performance of A Sanders Family Christmas!... | Cumberland County Playhouse | 11/01/12-
12/22/12 | Crossville |
A Taste of ItalyPresented by Gilda's Club Nashville at Gilda's Club Nashville May 30, 2012 Gilda’s Club Nashville hosts “A Taste of Italy” at its midtown location. Co-presenters are The Amerigo Vespucci Society, a social club devoted to celebrating all things Italian, and NXT GEN, an affinity group of young professionals supporting the host’s charitable work on behalf of those in our community who are touched by cancer.
Event attractions include a variety of commercial Italian red and white wines for tasting, authentic Italian foods,... | Gilda's Club Nashville | 05/30/12 | Nashville |
A Woman's LifePresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center September 20-September 22, 2012 Nashville Symphony
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Olga Kern, piano
Angela Brown, soprano
Rossini - William Tell Overture
Richard Danielpour - A Woman’s Life
Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor
In A Woman’s Life, Richard Danielpour adapts the poetry of Maya Angelou to trace the universal experiences of womanhood, from childhood to old age. Described as “a perfect cycle” by the composer, this piece is... | Nashville Symphony | 09/20/12-
09/22/12 | Nashville |
A Year With Frog and ToadPresented by Boiler Room Theatre at Boiler Room Theatre November 24-December 23, 2012 Arnold Lobel's well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage in Robert and Willie Reale's musical A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. Conceived by Mr. Lobel's daughter, Adrianne Lobel, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding,... | Boiler Room Theatre | 11/24/12-
12/23/12 | Franklin |
| Afrojack | Marathon Music Works | 06/18/12 | Nashville |
| After The Opry ft. the Music City Playboys | Music City Bar & Grill | 05/22/12 | Nashville |
| After The Opry ft. the Music City Playboys | Music City Bar & Grill | 05/29/12 | Nashville |
All That Classical JazzPresented by Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center November 29-December 1, 2012 Nashville Symphony
Bramwell Tovey, guest conductor
Terrence Wilson, piano
Bramwell Tovey - Urban Runway
Gershwin - Piano Concerto in F
Walton - Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor
No one quite blended classical music and jazz the way George Gershwin did, and his Piano Concerto is an unmatched blend of symphonic form and syncopated swing. This piece shows off his uncanny knack for timing and his distinctively American sense of style, and the sensational... | Nashville Symphony | 11/29/12-
12/01/12 | Nashville |
ALOPresented by Mercy Lounge at Mercy Lounge May 22, 2012 ALO is not a band that dwells in the past. They are always moving forward. Always striving to discover new ideas. Always looking to go on new adventures. Their latest adventure, Man of the World (to be released February 9, 2010 on Brushfire Records), finds the Cali collective flexing their considerable creative powers to craft their finest album yet. Recorded almost entirely live, the 11-song collection is the sound... | Mercy Lounge | 05/22/12 | Nashville |
| Amanda Christine Showcase | 12th and Porter | 05/21/12 | Nashville |
America's Greatest Worldwide Revival 2012Presented by Jonathan Clark Ministries at Quality Inn & Suites - Brick Church Pike May 20-May 28, 2012 Come and join us, Jonathan Clark Ministries, for 7 days of power-packed preaching, teaching and worship. You don't want to miss this divine hour that we are in. Where God is pouring His spirit out upon all flesh. God has a blessing with your name on it!
Fellowship Gathering at Nashville Shores with all you can eat buffet on Monday, May 28. $36.25 for park admission... | Jonathan Clark Ministries | 05/20/12-
05/28/12 | Nashville |
American Idol Live!Presented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena August 12, 2012 AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! returns this summer for another hit tour to showcase this season’s talented top 10 finalists. Launching the careers of many, the AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour is the first chance to see your favorites in concert! As presenting sponsors of AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour 2012, CHIPS AHOY! and RITZ are thrilled to bring the excitement of the tour to their fans in a number of unique ways, from cookie and cracker coupons to a one-of-a-kind consumer promotion. The U.S. Air Force... | Bridgestone Arena | 08/12/12 | Nashville |
Amy DalleyPresented by Music City Bar & Grill at Music City Bar & Grill May 23, 2012 Amy Dalley was born in Kingsport, Tenn., and grew up in the shadows of the Appalachians near the Virginia state line.No one in her family was especially musical, except for her grandfather, a mysterious figure who died when her mother was 12. "He used to tour carnivals," Dalley remembers. "There are pictures and home movies in the attic of all these girls going crazy as he sang. I guess whatever talent I've got must have come down from him." Around the age of 12,... | Music City Bar & Grill | 05/23/12 | Nashville |
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