Johnny Cash. J.R. The Man In Black. He’s sold more than 90 million records around the globe and remains an American icon, even all these years after his passing. His face and his voice are unmistakable. In 2017, Rolling Stone named him the #3 greatest country artist of all time, beat out only by Hank Williams and Merle Haggard. He can be found on record, in film, and on the … [Read more...] about 6 Southern Landmarks Every Johnny Cash Fan Should Visit
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Visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame
Perhaps the top attraction in Nashville, Tennessee, and the one most important for music fans, is the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, founded in 1961. This downtown attraction documents the genre's creation, influenced by other styles, as well as artists to come out of the Music City. The building design itself looks like a piano keyboard, pictured above, and has one … [Read more...] about Visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame
Music Monday: Dolly Parton
Perhaps the most well-known female songwriter in the world, Dolly Parton grew up as a poor child in rural Tennessee. She learned to sing and play instruments in church and later went on to perform on radio and television programs. Parton moved to Nashville after graduating high school, where she started her songwriting career. She had a string of successful duets after … [Read more...] about Music Monday: Dolly Parton
Essential Packing List for Southern Music Festivals
Festival season is here and in every corner of the region, there's a different type of music event happening. Tennessee has Bonnaroo. Alabama has Hangout. And we can't forget about Kentucky's Forecastle. But how do you prepare for these Southern music festivals? We've got your essentials right here. Packing for Festival Camping Not all festivals involve camping, but … [Read more...] about Essential Packing List for Southern Music Festivals
A First Timer’s Guide to Shaky Knees Festival
Atlanta's Shaky Knees Music Festival, along with its electronic and hip hop and country festivals named Shaky Beats and Shaky Boots, is the city's top new festival. Located in the middle of downtown, where the 1996 Summer Olympics took place, the event has views of downtown's iconic structures like the SkyView Ferris wheel and the Westin hotel. Big-name acts like Florence and … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Shaky Knees Festival
