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“Some cities are just made for music,” noted MSN Travel in choosing the 15 World’s Best Cities and Festivals for Music Lovers. While it’s not surprising Nashville made the list, it’s certainly an honor to be recognized among the great entertainment capitals such as Tokyo, London, Los Angeles, Milan, Miami and New York. No matter what the season, Music City always has something to sing about. Go to www.visitmusiccity.com for additional listings of what’s happening throughout the year.
winter Happy Holidays There’s no place like Nashville for the holidays. Lavish lights and elaborate decorations envelop the city in the spirit of the season. Throughout November and December, the city features a full slate of cultural celebrations, concerts, theatrical performances and historic events. As long as you are in Nashville there’s no room for the winter doldrums. Although there’s a chill in the February air, the Music City Soul Series warms the hearts of everyone who loves jazz and R&B.
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Bash on Broadway Ring out the old and sing in the new – Music City’s Bash on Broadway features a live concert (Phil Vassar headlines in 2010) and fireworks as thousands count down the seconds to a happy new year. Experience the first ever Music City New Year’s Eve Bash on Broadway in downtown Nashville.
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spring Awesome April So many events are scheduled in April that the month can only be described as awesome! The Tin Pan South songwriters’ festival, Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony, Nashville Film Festival and the Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon kick off a spring blooming with festivities.
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Walk Walk of of Fame Fame Celebrate with stars from all genres of music who have contributed to the world through song or other industry collaboration at the Music City Walk of Fame. Induction ceremonies are held twice a year, in April and November. Watch Dolly Parton up close as she is inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame, along with Kid Rock, Charlie Daniels, Ernest Tubb and Tootsie Bess.
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mmer in Nashville heats up with big events in June and July. The CMA Music tival is the hottest ticket in town, as country music stars perform their hits tages throughout downtown for four days in early June. The CMT Music ards coincide with the festival. Nashville has been selected as the host city for July’s National Folk Festival for a three-year engagement beginning in 2011. The longest-running, multiethnic music festival in the nation will celebrate its 75th anniversary in Music City in 2013.
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Let freedom sing! Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! celebrates America’s birthday with food, family fun and great live music along the banks of the Cumberland River. As darkness descends, headline acts take the stage for an evening of entertainment that culminates with one of the nation’s most spectacular fireworks displays synced to patriotic favorites performed by the Grammyaward-winning Nashville Symphony. The event has been named an AOL CityGuide Top Booms With a View. Experience what is hailed as one of the best fireworks displays in the nation.
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Autumn Full Out Fall Jazz on the lawn of a historic home, the African Street Fair, barbecue cook-offs, handmade crafts, Titans football and Predators hockey are all on Nashville’s fall calendar. As the weather turns cooler, “Country Music’s Biggest Night” celebrates the industry’s hottest stars during the nationally televised Country Music Association Awards in early November. The semiannual Music City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony also takes place during CMA week. And speaking of music, you won’t want to miss the World of Bluegrass, the Americana Music Festival or Next Big Nashville.
Looking for more to do in Nashville? Check out some of the Upcoming Events happening in the next month or so. Our Featured Events deserve extra attention and will give you additional information. And, of course, Music City would not be the same without all the live music. Nashville’s Upcoming Music Events lists all the major concerts and live music events coming up. Or, just browse through the Events Calendar so you can choose your own date range and category of things to do. We can’t wait to see you in Music City! Sign up to receive the monthly Harmony e-newsletter and be among the first to know about upcoming events in Music City.