A funny ol’ thing happens when you visit Nashville a.k.a Music City. For I had only been there a couple of days when I was already planning to buy a truck, grab a guitar and start writing songs about anyone who ever ‘did me wrong’. I had caught the musical bug and started to believe that I too could make it as a songwriter. I was feeling inspired. Music is literally all around you from the moment you land in Nashville. Before I had even reached the baggage claim carousel of the airport I passed an airport café hosting live music. And this wasn’t just a delayed traveller on an open mic night, he was surprisingly good. From that moment I knew I was in for a fun trip to Nashville as that was before I even reached the city centre. Here are TLTB’s Nashville Top Ten Musical Highlights from world-famous concert halls to listening rooms of upcoming songwriters to children singing in booths to create a lasting memento. www.visitmusiccity.com
Sarah Bryans, 17/5/18
HOW TO GET THERE… British Airways now flies direct from London Heathrow to Nashville International Airport, the only direct flight between Europe and Nashville. Read more about the new service here. For further information visit www.ba.com
Also known as the ‘Smithsonian of Country Music’, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum holds an unrivalled collection of country music artefacts, recording and images.
Established in 2006, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum features both well-known and not-so-well-known talented musicians who have created some of the greatest recordings of all time.
The home of Country Music. Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry is the world’s longest running radio show with performances by country music’s rising stars and legends.
