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Nashville, Tennessee is called America's "Music City." That means all kinds of music, not just country. In October, indie rock rules at city-wide "Next Big Nashville."

The Battle of Nashville Monument in Nashville, Tenn., faced many struggles but finally was restored and moved to its current site on the actual battlefield.

One of the new breed of young country artists, Keith Walker moved to Nashville to make his dream of being a country singer and song writer come true.

Nashville's Parthenon replica, first erected in 1897 for the state's centennial celebration, is one of Tennessee's most-visited sites.

From Elvis Presley's Cadillac to Patsy Cline's cocktail dress, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has more than 800,000 items of country music memorabilia.

The acclaimed Dr Seuss children's book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is 50 years old this year and the Nashville Opryland turns Grinch into an amazing ice sculpture

Visitors to Nashville can sample everything from the twang of steel guitars to fine art and Broadway shows without ever getting in the car.

It takes a lot to keep kids entertained these days. Nashville offers three sure-fire ways to make sure your kids have a blast - and maybe even learn a thing or two.

Nashville, TN, or The Music City, is known for its rich country music culture. For visiting music lovers, there are a few things to keep in mind when planning.

The historic Hermitage Hotel in Nashville celebrates its centenary in 2010 with a major renovation, new owners, five stars from AAA, and a land preservation initiative.

Nashville, Tenn., has developed an underground reputation as one of the best cities in the country for vintage clothing shopping for both men and women.

As a cultural melting pot, Canada is the home of a rich and diverse music scene which has allowed Canadian country music to flourish.

Traveling to Nashville, Tennessee? Become a chef while you're there!

Fiddlers use shuffle bowing to liven up their tunes. Practicing and listening to old time masters can make this bowing technique a natural part of a fiddler's playing.

Years as a reviewer taught me this: if Andrew Osenga is producing- stop, drop, and listen. Actually, the whole crew behind Kevin Lawson's "Nashville to Jesus" is stellar.

When most hear a hit country song, they naturally associate it with the artist performing it. But for every hit tune, there's an unsung hero, the songwriter, to thank.

Nashville's Adventure Science Center has taken hands-on edutainment to whole new levels. This award-winning attraction gets kids excited about science in zany, fun ways.

A wily widow-turned-entrepreneur, Adelecia Hayes Franklin Acklen Cheatham negotiated her way to enormous wealth for an antebellum lady. Today, her lavish estate remains.

Nashville is heating up as famous personalities in Country Music arrange their affairs to be able to to attend the hottest event of the year - the CMA Music Festival.

He is the considered the world's foremost expert on vintage acoustic and electric stringed instruments. But George Gruhn's first passion - zoology - is never far away.

For 130 years, the historic Hatch Show Print company in Nashville has helped advertise Southern entertainers, sports teams and politicians in its unique, timeless way.

A car is a car is a car, most say. Not so, protest automobile enthusiasts. Far more than a mode of transport, each car can be its own masterpiece.

Although Nashville has long been America's country music capital, its Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony and state-of-the-art symphony hall is winning fans worldwide.

The Grand Ole Opry House offers a fascinating tour of America's home to country and western music. Besides learning about the stars, you can also appreciate the history.

Nashville's local places like Loveless Cafe, The Palm, Pancake Pantry, The Country Music Hall of Fame, and Watermark are favorites for country singers and celebrities.

Andrew Osenga is an accomplished musician, a wise life-observer, and an articulate songwriter, so we knew any conversation with him would be sweet.

A list of the winners from the 40th annual Country Music Awards held in Nashville on Monday November 6th.

The 38th Annual Dove Award nominations were announced today. Winner will be selected and announced at the tail end of GMA Week in Nashville, April 21-25th.

An examination of a Nashville-based educational group for people with seizures, their families and friends.

Housed in a 1930s post office repurposed and reopened in 2001, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts has become one of Nashville's most treasured cultural touchstones.

Jeremy Casella shows that Christians can make art just as well as everybody else with his newest CD, Recovery.

Jim Balsillie is determined to become an NHL owner. The league is standing firmly against that ever happening. Learn more about the history between the two sides.

Although he came from humble beginnings, Johnny Cash became a pioneer of modern country music.

Sixpence None the Richer split amicably 2 years ago, but we never stopped missing Leigh Nash. So it’s with great delight that we receive news of her upcoming solo album.

The late 1990s saw four teams join the National Hockey League, two of which brought hockey back to previous NHL cities.

Country purists say that modern Nashville country is not real country. While they may have a point, there is no denying that pop country has revitalised the genre.

A hectic touring schedule, plus a third place finish on reality TV show, "Nashville Star" in 2008, look set to propel this ambitious singer/songwriter into the big time.

Since 1961 the Country Music Hall of Fame has inducted 108 members. At Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame tourists can about these top country singing artists.

Country Music goes to Las Vegas on May 15th for the Academy of Country Music Awards, and the finalists have been set.

Love and romance abound from Chattanooga cruises and mountain getaways to hand holding music in both Nashville and Memphis.

Only once in a while does a live show translate spectacularly to DVD. Here, the band delivers a peak performance of old favorites and new hits for fans to enjoy at home.

Karyn Roy Smith starts her musical journey by recording her first demo. She rolls the dice in Nashville, Tennessee. A spiritual draught comes leading her away from God.

In Tennessee, where the concept of music tourism has reached its apotheosis, Elvis and Dolly rule, and country music is behind the marketing.

Hollywood created one for its motion-picture veterans. And now, country music, in a move "to take care of its own," is creating a specialized retirement community, too.

After paying his dues, writing and parking cars, Chuck Wicks impressed country music fans with "Stealing Cinderella" and has continued to do so with his follow up singles

The Eli Young Band, David Nail, Easton Corbin, Jesse Lee, and the Carter Twins are five new acts that have impacted radio listeners and concert goers.

Country singer David Nail, with his debut CD for MCA Records and chart-climbing freshman single, "Red Light," is gaining new fans and airplay from country radio.

She's put 12 songs on Billboard's country charts. But in more recent years. scandal has plagued Mindy McCready, who attempted suicide Dec. 17, 2008.

A life of hardship on a Canadian reservation shaped Crystal Shawanda into a country singer with the determination to follow her dreams.

A member of the MuzikMafia, James Otto combines Southern Rock, traditional country and soul in a sound that is distinctly his.