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The Birchmere

Alexandria, VA

The Listening Room with Julia Cole and Andrew Bloom

Nashville, TN

LOVE AIN'T PRETTY 1 Year Anniversary Party

Chiefs / Nashville TN

‘Nashville’ made the Bluebird Cafe famous. But few people know the venue’s real story.

On the drama “Nashville,” the Bluebird Cafe is a sacred space where singer-songwriters belt out stunning songs that make the audience cry, and soulmate Rayna (Connie Britton) and Deacon (Charles Esten)  met for the first time. Over the years, fans of the show who have flocked to Nashville have been eager to check out the real-life place and maybe grab a beer and a bite to eat.

Many are shocked to learn that, unfortunately, that’s not how it works. “Nashville,” first on ABC and now CMT, has made the 90-seat venue so incredibly popular over the last five years that it’s impossible to get in unless you have a reservation (snapped up seconds after they’re available online) or wait in line outside for hours.

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Music’s Biggest Stars Go ‘All in for The Gambler’ at Kenny Rogers Farewell Celebration

The biggest names across all genres of music took the stage Wednesday night (Oct. 25) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to celebrate Kenny Rogers at All in for the Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration. The Oak Ridge Boys, Don Henley, Idina Menzel, Lionel Richie, Billy Currington, Elle King, Little Big Town, Justin Moore, The Flaming Lips, Alison Krauss, Christ Stapleton, and Dolly Parton were among those on hand to honor Rogers. Before Rogers and Parton ended the evening with a mic drop, a steady stream of artists hit the stage to share memories and songs from the iconic artist’s six decades long career.

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VIDEO: Nashvillians take steps to end cancer with "Light the Night" walk

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Nashville: CMT Releases Season Six “First Look” Trailer

Despite being cancelled by ABC after four seasons, and star Connie Britton's exit in season five, the fat lady hasn’t sung for the Nashville TV show, yet. Below, check out the new “first look” trailer for season six. The sixth season of Nashville premieres on CMT on Thursdays, in January of 2018.

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'Nashville' Star Charles Esten Serenades Victims of Las Vegas Shooting at Hospital

Deacon Claybourne may only be a fictional country star on TV's Nashville, but the actor who portrays him is bringing smiles to Las Vegas shooting victims while visiting them in the hospital.


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