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Kelsea Ballerini - IF YOU GO DOWN (I'M GOIN' DOWN TOO)
this is for my best friend Ayda who has been there for me through everything. love you Ayda 🫶🏽
Shelly
Lauren Alaina - All My Exes (feat. Chase Matthew)
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Nashville Music Guide: Music City for Country Fans
If country music has a hometown, it’s Nashville. This guide covers the places every country fan should see, from the Opry to the honky-tonks on Broadway. Part of our country music guide.
By Wild Country Radio · Fact-checked by Jordan Jackson (intern) · First published July 16, 2026 · Updated 10-5-2026
Why Nashville is called Music City
The name stuck in the mid-20th century as Nashville became the center of country recording and radio. The Grand Ole Opry, the studios and labels of Music Row and generations of songwriters made it the capital of the genre. Read how it happened in our history of country music.
Must-see stops
The Grand Ole Opry
The long-running radio show that made country stars, broadcast since 1925. Today it plays at the Grand Ole Opry House, with select shows back at the Ryman.
The Ryman Auditorium
Built in 1892 as a church and home of the Opry from 1943 to 1974, it’s known as the Mother Church of Country Music. The acoustics are legendary.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The genre’s story in one building, from Bristol Sessions recordings to stage costumes and instruments.
Broadway
Lower Broadway’s honky-tonks have live bands from late morning to late night. Classic spots include Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and Robert’s Western World.
Music Row
The neighborhood of labels, publishers and studios where countless hits were written and recorded.
Where to hear live music
From songwriter rounds at the Bluebird Cafe to arena shows at Bridgestone, see our guide to Nashville live music venues, plus annual events like CMA Fest.
The Nashville sound, on the air
Can’t get to Tennessee this week? Start your morning with our Nashville Sound show.
Who's playing
Check our country concerts guide for Nashville dates, like Zach Top at Bridgestone Arena.
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