Nashville, Tennessee, may be known for its live music scene, especially the honky-tonks and bars of Broadway. But neighboring Franklin rivals the "Music City" with its makeshift "pickin' parlors" and venues. The town is where many musicians and celebrities choose to make their homes, convenient to the big city but with small-town comforts. It's why you never know who you … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Franklin, Tennessee
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Little Richard Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Little Richard is one of America's most iconic artists, known for his flamboyant attire and stage presence. He was born Richard Wayne Penniman on December 5, 1932, in Macon, Georgia. He was the third of 12 children, and his family was a part of the strict Pentecostal church. His uncles and grandfather were preachers, so his love of music started early. Penniman learned to … [Read more...] about Little Richard Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Patsy Cline Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Virginia Patterson Hensley was born on September 8, 1932, in Winchester, Virginia where she was nicknamed "Ginny." Her family moved around frequently for her father to find work, including Elkton, Staunton, and Norfolk. At age 13, she was hospitalized with rheumatic fever, which affected her singing voice but inspired her to seek a career in music. Her first performances … [Read more...] about Patsy Cline Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Hank Williams Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Hank Williams was born in rural Butler County, Alabama, in 1923. He moved to Montgomery and won a talent contest that launched his career. From there, he got a gig performing on a radio show with the Drifting Cowboys. Like contemporaries like Elvis Presley, he gained notoriety by performing on the Louisiana Hayride and Grand Ole Opry. Williams wrote nearly a dozen number one … [Read more...] about Hank Williams Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
The Ultimate Southern Playlist
When I started writing my book, This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States, I knew music would be an important part of it. Because what's more important than good music when traveling? It was certainly a big part of my life growing up in this region. I put together a list of what I considered to be essential tunes from around the region and across … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Southern Playlist
