Music In Tennessee - A Tour De Force of Music & History Awaits
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RCA's Historic Studio B
Nashville, TN
Elvis recorded more than 200 of his songs at RCA's Historic Studio B on Music Row. The red, blue and green lights found in the studio are a remnant from one of Elvis's Christmas albums. Unable to get in the holiday spirit while recording in July, the crew installed holiday-colored lights, put up a tree and cranked the air up to create a festive holiday atmosphere.
Some say Tennessee has a leg up in the world's music competition, practically pouring out sounds of all sorts right from its birth. However, our melodic history is a reflection of our music's continued popularity. Reverberating from Tennessee's past are legends like B.B. King, Dolly Parton, Isaac Hayes, Elvis Presley, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, W.C. Handy and Bessie Smith who memorialize Tennessee as the birthplace, or at least a leading authority of genres like blues, rock, country, jazz and bluegrass.
Top Tenn Driving Music
A road trip with no music is no fun. Take the scenic route and satisfy your eyes and ears.
> FM 88.7 WAYM
Franklin, TN
Christian hit radio
> AM 1360 WNAH
Nashville, TN
Sheridan, USA radio network, BBC
> FM 98.9 WANT
Lebanon, TN
country
> AM 1440 WZYX
Cowan, TN
oldies
> SW short wave WWCR
Nashville, TN
Christian, news, talk
> FM 100.7 WUSY
Chattanooga, TN
country
Legendary studios such as Sun, Stax and RCA have and continue to showcase talents from all these styles. Music is at Tennessee's soul, and our many harmonious events and venues pay tribute to our musical spirit.
Memphis blues reveal your jazzy and funky side, shedding a soulful light and sound on Beale Street and its rhythmic nightlife. While you're in the area, cruise on over to Stax Museum of American Soul or Memphis Rock 'n Soul Museum. And if you desire something a little more hip-shaking, echoes of Elvis Presley's rock 'n' roll legend ring from Graceland and the Heartbreak Hotel.
Across the state, we have even more music. In Nashville, familiarize yourself with the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry or the Ryman Auditorium and learn all about country music. Visit country music's birthplace in Bristol or support new and local artists at the world famous Bluebird Cafe. State-wide festivals and museums lend visitors with seasonal vibrations throughout the year.
upcoming events
May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
34th Annual Festival of British & Appalachian Culture
Rugby, TN
May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Iris Festival
Greeneville, TN
May 16, 2008 - May 18, 2008
O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Bristol, TN
Feb 2, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Beakman's World Tour
Oak Ridge, TN
May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Log Cabin Days
Pikeville, TN
