| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Fontanel Mansion ToursPresented by The Fontanel Mansion & Farm at The Fontanel Mansion & Farm June 7, 2010 - Ongoing Fontanel Mansion, a 27,000 square foot log home formerly owned by Country Music Hall of Fame® member and two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Barbara Mandrell.
Located less than 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, Fontanel Mansion boasts three stories, more than 18 rooms, 13 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, 2 kitchens, an indoor pool, and even an indoor shooting range on 136 acres. An exclusive spot for the stars, the home and... | The Fontanel Mansion & Farm | 06/07/10- Ongoing | Whites Creek |
Opry Backstage Pass ToursPresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House February 23, 2012 - Ongoing Take a tour of the Grand Ole Opry® House! Experience a behind the scenes look at the show that made country music famous.
NOTE: Daytime Tours are offered for purchase two weeks in advance. Post show tours are also available for purchase for you to enjoy after the conclusion of your Grand Ole Opry Show. Tours available seven days a week. Times are subject to change!
| Grand Ole Opry | 02/23/12- Ongoing | Nashville |
The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California CountryPresented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum March 23, 2012-December 31, 2013 The Bakersfield Sound story begins during the Great Depression, when Bakersfield's cotton farms and oil fields attracted a mass migration of Dust Bowl refugees from Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. Born in Texas in 1929, Buck Owens moved with his sharecropping parents to Arizona before heading to Bakersfield in 1951. Merle Haggard's family, driven to the area from their east-Oklahoma farm, lived in an old converted railroad boxcar when Haggard was born, in a Bakersfield... | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | 03/23/12- 12/31/13 | Nashville |
CMA Music Festival 2013Presented by Country Music Association - CMA at LP Field June 6-June 9, 2013 CMA Music Festival is the ultimate destination for Country Music fans from around the globe, featuring non-stop concerts, autograph signings, celebrity events, and more.
Slated to perform at the 2013 CMA Music festival: TBA.
CMA Music Festival 2013 four-day ticket packages include:
Star-packed NIGHTLY CONCERTS at LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans
DAILY CONCERTS at Riverfront Park, including early... | Country Music Association - CMA | 06/06/13- 06/09/13 | Nashville |
| General Jackson Evening Cruise: Heart of Tennessee: A Musical Journey | General Jackson Showboat | 03/08/12- 12/23/12 | Nashville |
General Jackson Midday Cruise: Steve Hall & The Shotgun Red ShowPresented by General Jackson Showboat at Opryland - General Jackson Showboat March 9-November 11, 2012 Steve Hall & Shotgun Red return for another season aboard the General Jackson Showboat! This popular duo will bring their jaw-droppin', gut-bustin' show to the stage, offering one of the most animated and entertainingly interactive shows to cruise the Cumberland River, complete with a mouth-watering Southern dinner prepared by the boat's own sous chef. Beginning March 9, enjoy a delicious Big Buffet that will be chocked full of delicious options for you to choose from.
| General Jackson Showboat | 03/09/12- 11/11/12 | Nashville |
| Artober 2012 | Metro Arts | 10/01/12- 10/31/12 | |
Bonnie Raitt Presented by Ryman Auditorium at Ryman Auditorium October 28, 2012 Bonnie Raitt's new album 'Slipstream' is daring, bluesy, and steeped with the inimitable slide guitar and soulful vocals that could only be hers. Out April 10, 'Slipstream' marks her first new album in seven years, and the debut for her newly-minted label, Redwing Records.
While most of 'Slipstream' is self-produced and features Raitt's longtime touring band, four of the album's songs were helmed by celebrated producer Joe Henry (Allen Toussaint, Solomon Burke) and showcase his usual... | Ryman Auditorium | 10/28/12 | Nashville |
Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational BarbecuePresented by Jack Daniel Distillery at Lynchburg Square October 27, 2012 There is nothing quite like the fourth Saturday of October in Lynchburg, Tennessee. That’s when thousands of people head to the Hollow for the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue, an event that began in 1989 and is today considered one of the most prestigious barbecue competitions in the world. Teams from across the United States and around the world compete in the... | Jack Daniel Distillery | 10/27/12 | Lynchburg |
Inspirational Country Music Awards Week and Awards ShowPresented by Inspirational Country Music Association at multiple venues October 14-October 18, 2012 The Inspirational Country Music Association will be celebrating 20 years of great music. Each night will bring out major stars from the last 20 years of country music. Each night will kick off at 6:30pm.
Sunday will be at an off site location
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be at the downtown nashville | Inspirational Country Music Association | 10/14/12- 10/18/12 | |
Carrie Underwood with special guest Hunter HayesPresented by Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena September 23, 2012 Superstar Carrie Underwood announced that she will launch a headline North American arena tour this fall, “The Blown Away Tour” stopping by Bridgestone Arena September 23rd with special guest Hunter Hayes.
“I can’t wait to get back out on the road and perform new music from my new album for my fans,” says Carrie. “We have a lot of exciting things planned!”
Carrie is donating $1 from each ticket sold on the North American leg of... | Bridgestone Arena | 09/23/12 | Nashville |
| Music in the Cedars | Friends of Cedars of Lebanon, Inc. | 05/05/12- 09/22/12 | Lebanon |
The 13th Annual Americana Music Festival and ConferencePresented by Americana Music Association at Sheraton Nashville Downtown September 12-September 15, 2012 The 13th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference will offer seminars, panels and networking opportunities at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel by day, and bring a stellar lineup of musical showcases each evening at premiere venues like The Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom, The Station Inn, and The Basement. As always, the Festival's capstone will be the annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards at the historic... | Americana Music Association | 09/12/12- 09/15/12 | Nashville |
The Secret SistersPresented by Cumberland County Playhouse at Cumberland County Playhouse September 13, 2012 Siblings Laura and Lydia Rogers are a traditional country duo whose sweet, angelic voices and unique harmonies combine to bring an authentic yet fresh sound to the nostalgic bluegrass and country songs they sing. | Cumberland County Playhouse | 09/13/12 | Crossville |
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 |
| Music City Festival & BBQ Championship | Music City BBQ Festival | 08/24/12- 08/25/12 | 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 |
Smokin' in McMinnville BBQ FestivalPresented by McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce at McMinnville Civic Center August 10-August 11, 2012 Smokin’ in McMinnville is a family friendly BBQ festival featuring live entertainment, food & beverages, children’s play zone, sports competitions, assorted vendors and access to the fabulous Gilley Swimming Pool. Backyard grill masters and 40 professional Kansas City Barbeque Society teams from around the U.S. compete for $12,000 in total prize money in this TN State Championship Competition.
| McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce | 08/10/12- 08/11/12 | McMinnville |
| Old Crow Medicine Show | The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel | 07/28/12 | Whites Creek |
Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar PlayerPresented by Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum August 11, 2011-July 15, 2012 Sideman. Studio musician. Performer. Recording Artist. Producer. Record Executive. In an industry known for multi-talented individuals, perhaps no one has achieved such a vast and varied resume as the inimitable Chet Atkins. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will pay tribute to this versatile and visionary artist with the cameo exhibition Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, which opens in the Museum's East Gallery on August 11, 2011, and runs through June... | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | 08/11/11- 07/15/12 | Nashville |
Grand Ole OpryPresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House July 14, 2012 See the show that made country music famous. The unique art form we call country music owes its phenomenal rise in popularity to a live show that began more than 80 years ago called the Grand Ole Opry. The tradition is stronger than ever today, as several times a week the Opry presents a live show with an ever-changing mix of famous and soon-to-be-famous talent sharing the stage. At the Opry, you can count on things happening you just can't see anywhere else.
Scheduled to perform... | Grand Ole Opry | 07/14/12 | Nashville |
Grand Ole OpryPresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House July 13, 2012 See the show that made country music famous. The unique art form we call country music owes its phenomenal rise in popularity to a live show that began more than 80 years ago called the Grand Ole Opry. The tradition is stronger than ever today, as several times a week the Opry presents a live show with an ever-changing mix of famous and soon-to-be-famous talent sharing the stage. At the Opry, you can count on things happening you just can't see anywhere else.
Scheduled to perform... | Grand Ole Opry | 07/13/12 | Nashville |
Crossroads Celebrity ConcertPresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House July 12, 2012 One of Country's top hit-makers/Songwriter Jamie O'Neal, Metropolitan opera star Kallen Esperian, and Broadway lead-Lawrence Hamilton join artistic director Martha Wright, Dr. Sandra Snow, members of the Nashville Symphony and the fabulous Crossroads Children's Chorus for a night at the Grand Ole Opry... | Grand Ole Opry | 07/12/12 | Nashville |
Grand Ole OpryPresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House July 10, 2012 See the show that made country music famous. The unique art form we call country music owes its phenomenal rise in popularity to a live show that began more than 80 years ago called the Grand Ole Opry. The tradition is stronger than ever today, as several times a week the Opry presents a live show with an ever-changing mix of famous and soon-to-be-famous talent sharing the stage. At the Opry, you can count on things happening you just can't see anywhere else.
Scheduled to perform... | Grand Ole Opry | 07/10/12 | Nashville |
Country Throwdown Tour 2012Presented by The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel at The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel July 8, 2012 Country Throwdown Tour 2011 will make a highly anticipated stop in Nashville on Sunday, July 8 when top country acts and emerging singer/songwriters take the stage at The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel for a one-of-a-kind-festival experience.
The only tour of its kind in the world of country music features Gary Allan, Sunny Sweeney, Corey Smith, Eric Paslay, Jonathan Singleton and the Grove, Drake White,... | The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel | 07/08/12 | Whites Creek |
| The Stage Saturday Shows | The Stage | 07/07/12 | Nashville |
Grand Ole Opry ft. Mel Tillis, and morePresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House July 7, 2012 See the show that made country music famous. The unique art form we call country music owes its phenomenal rise in popularity to a live show that began more than 80 years ago called the Grand Ole Opry. The tradition is stronger than ever today, as several times a week the Opry presents a live show with an ever-changing mix of famous and soon-to-be-famous talent sharing the stage. At the Opry, you can count on things happening you just can't see anywhere else.
Scheduled to perform... | Grand Ole Opry | 07/07/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Friday Shows | The Stage | 07/06/12 | Nashville |
Grand Ole OpryPresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House July 6, 2012 See the show that made country music famous. The unique art form we call country music owes its phenomenal rise in popularity to a live show that began more than 80 years ago called the Grand Ole Opry. The tradition is stronger than ever today, as several times a week the Opry presents a live show with an ever-changing mix of famous and soon-to-be-famous talent sharing the stage. At the Opry, you can count on things happening you just can't see anywhere else.
Scheduled to perform... | Grand Ole Opry | 07/06/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Thursday Shows | The Stage | 07/05/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Wednesday Shows | The Stage | 07/04/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Tuesday Shows | The Stage | 07/03/12 | Nashville |
Grand Ole Opry ft. Mark Wills, and morePresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House July 3, 2012 See the show that made country music famous. The unique art form we call country music owes its phenomenal rise in popularity to a live show that began more than 80 years ago called the Grand Ole Opry. The tradition is stronger than ever today, as several times a week the Opry presents a live show with an ever-changing mix of famous and soon-to-be-famous talent sharing the stage. At the Opry, you can count on things happening you just can't see anywhere else.
Scheduled to perform... | Grand Ole Opry | 07/03/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Monday Shows | The Stage | 07/02/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Sunday Shows | The Stage | 07/01/12 | Nashville |
Grand Ole OpryPresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House June 30, 2012 See the show that made country music famous. The unique art form we call country music owes its phenomenal rise in popularity to a live show that began more than 80 years ago called the Grand Ole Opry. The tradition is stronger than ever today, as several times a week the Opry presents a live show with an ever-changing mix of famous and soon-to-be-famous talent sharing the stage. At the Opry, you can count on things happening you just can't see anywhere else.
Scheduled to perform... | Grand Ole Opry | 06/30/12 | Nashville |
Musicians Corner: Spring Season Closer with Christabel and the Jons, The Sylvan Park Music ClubPresented by Musicians Corner at Centennial Park June 30, 2012 Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world. Nashville has long been recognized as a mecca for nimble pickers, sharp-eyed storytellers and big-voiced dreamers; but many will attest that it isn't just the... | Musicians Corner | 06/30/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Saturday Shows | The Stage | 06/30/12 | Nashville |
Grand Ole Opry ft. Carolina Chocolate Drops, and morePresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House June 29, 2012 See the show that made country music famous. The unique art form we call country music owes its phenomenal rise in popularity to a live show that began more than 80 years ago called the Grand Ole Opry. The tradition is stronger than ever today, as several times a week the Opry presents a live show with an ever-changing mix of famous and soon-to-be-famous talent sharing the stage. At the Opry, you can count on things happening you just can't see anywhere else.
Scheduled to perform... | Grand Ole Opry | 06/29/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Friday Shows | The Stage | 06/29/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Thursday Shows | The Stage | 06/28/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Wednesday Shows | The Stage | 06/27/12 | Nashville |
Grand Ole Opry ft. Rodney Atkins, and morePresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House June 26, 2012 See the show that made country music famous. The unique art form we call country music owes its phenomenal rise in popularity to a live show that began more than 80 years ago called the Grand Ole Opry. The tradition is stronger than ever today, as several times a week the Opry presents a live show with an ever-changing mix of famous and soon-to-be-famous talent sharing the stage. At the Opry, you can count on things happening you just can't see anywhere else.
Scheduled to perform... | Grand Ole Opry | 06/26/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Tuesday Shows | The Stage | 06/26/12 | Nashville |
| The Stage Monday Shows | The Stage | 06/25/12 | Nashville |
Route 31 CafePresented by Route 31 cafe March 23-June 24, 2012 Free, all age, live music at Historic Franklin's iconic, Route 31 Cafe. | Route 31 cafe | 03/23/12- 06/24/12 | Franklin |
| The Stage Sunday Shows | The Stage | 06/24/12 | Nashville |
| 'Brothers of the Sun' Tour featuring Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw with Jake Owen and Grace Potter | | 06/23/12 | Nashville |
Grand Ole Opry ft. Marshall Tucker Band, and morePresented by Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House June 23, 2012 See the show that made country music famous. The unique art form we call country music owes its phenomenal rise in popularity to a live show that began more than 80 years ago called the Grand Ole Opry. The tradition is stronger than ever today, as several times a week the Opry presents a live show with an ever-changing mix of famous and soon-to-be-famous talent sharing the stage. At the Opry, you can count on things happening you just can't see anywhere else.
Scheduled to perform... | Grand Ole Opry | 06/23/12 | Nashville |
Musicians CornerPresented by Musicians Corner at Centennial Park June 23, 2012 Musicians Corner is a central point, free and open to all, where Music City gathers to perform and enjoy its music. Music in all forms. Music to entertain us, build bridges within our community, welcome our visitors and connect us with the world. Nashville has long been recognized as a mecca for nimble pickers, sharp-eyed storytellers and big-voiced dreamers; but many will attest that it isn't just the... | Musicians Corner | 06/23/12 | Nashville |