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12 Episodes 2021 - 2021
Episode 1
Wed, Jun 9, 2021
Check out the home of Bluegrass music in Nashville. See why artists such as Dierks Bentley, Carly Pearce, Lindsay Ell, the Bros. Osborne, and Jon Randall truly love the Station Inn, and learn why Charlie Worsham calls this place "The Opry for Bluegrass."
Episode 2
Wed, Jun 16, 2021
Known for introducing "new" acts like George Strait and Maren Morris, Gruene Hall is truly a unique place. Situated between Austin and San Antonio, tune in to hear the story of how Willie Nelson came to the rescue of this one-of-a kind dance hall and very special Texas town.
Episode 3
Wed, Jun 23, 2021
The history of "the Mother Church", including the story of why Emmylou Harris gets credit for saving the Ryman from the wrecking ball, and why she is called "the Ryman Angel." Plus, a backstage tour with Lindsay Ell, taking us on stage and behind the scenes.
Episode 4
Wed, Jun 30, 2021
From Tootsie Bes to Kris Kristofferson to Chris Janson, the stories of how Tootsie's Orchid Lounge set the stage for the rebirth of lower Broadway. Hear from artists, like Terri Clark, who got their start at Tootsie's. Revisit the legendary nights, when Cher showed up, when Steven Tyler got on stage, and when Hank Williams Jr. dropped by.
Episode 5
Wed, Jul 7, 2021
Billy Bob's lives up to its billing as "the World's Largest Honky-Tonk." Large enough to hold a concert stage and a bull riding ring all under the same roof. We'll go backstage and to the green room with artists like Sara Evans, Charlie Worsham and Robert Earl Keen. We celebrate 40 years of stories, performances, and Monkey Shots with the people who keep the music alive and the beer ice cold.
Episode 6
Wed, Jul 14, 2021
The Exit/In's remarkable story of resilience is shared. From a listening room to a rock club to a country music showcase place, The Exit/In has been making a home in Nashville for musical misfits for over fifty years. Artists recall their first time playing the Exit/In, including Sara Evans, who returns to the Exit/In for the first time in twenty-five years.
Episode 7
Wed, Jul 21, 2021
The Tennessee Theatre is an architectural and musical gem in Knoxville, Tennessee. Built originally as a movie palace in the 1920's, it has seen musicians take the stage from Emmylou Harris to Sugarland. Learn why countless artists simply call it a magical venue.
Episode 8
Wed, Jul 28, 2021
Come with us to Austin, Texas, where a place known for its BBQ hosts some of the biggest acts in country music. Everyone from Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Stevie Ray Vaughn have plugged in and played at Stubbs. Artists such as Bros. Osborne, Lindsay Ell, Charlie Worsham, Carly Pearce, Tyler Farr, and Chris Janson all share some of their favorite memories from the best smelling music venue in the country.
Episode 9
Wed, Aug 4, 2021
The Bluebird Café has showcased and celebrated songwriters for almost 40 years. The woman who started it all, Amy Kurlander, recounts the stories of how the Bluebird launched careers of artists like Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift, and provided a place for the most accomplished songwriters in Nashville to share their stories and songs.
Episode 10
Wed, Aug 11, 2021
The history of the Opry House, from opening night in 1974 with President Richard Nixon to the flood of 2010 is told by the artists and performers who cherish the venue, the music, and the people behind the scenes who have made Saturdays at the Opry a national treasure. We go backstage with Carly Pearce for her night at the Opry.
Episode 11
Wed, Aug 18, 2021
The Wild Horse Saloon has been an important part of the downtown Nashville music scene since 1994, as a live music spot, dance club and TV show venue. From Trace Adkins to Kenny Chesney to Shania Twain, the list of artists who have performed at the Wild Horse is long and varied. The dance club started during the line dancing craze of the 90's, and hasn't stopped, even offering free line dancing lessons every night.
Episode 12
Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Every artist remembers the first time they got up and sang in front of an audience. They all have stories about the first time they played live on stage. Go backstage, on stage and off to explore how artists connect with their audiences and what makes those moments so special.