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Gene Johnson Announced as Tennessee Craft Week Honorary Chairman
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016
Tennessee Craft is delighted to announce Gene Johnson as the 2016 Honorary Chairman for Tennessee Craft Week. A member of the GRAMMY Award winning band Diamond Rio, Johnson loves the forest and has a wonderful talent in carpentry, along with a passionate hobby of collecting old tools and old instruments. He is scheduled to visit TCW events in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville during the October celebration.
Nashville Ballet Sparkles to Life with CINDERELLA
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2016
Nashville Ballet brings the magical fairytale Cinderella to life September 16-18, 2016, at TPAC's Polk Theater as the opening performance of its 2016-2017 season. The family friendly classical ballet features a Cinderella who's not afraid to take fate into her own hands, two stepsisters hilariously played by men and an adorable youth cast of 5 to 7 year olds.
KIT KAT CLUB to Present Musical Journey Through the '30s at Roxy Regional Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2016
Leading in to Season 34, the Roxy Regional Theatre is presenting a musical journey through the decade, cabaret style, with the new musical revue KIT KAT CLUB, August 26 - September 10.
New Musical 7 WAYS TO SUNDAY to Play The Theater Bug This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2016
'7 Ways to Sunday' is a new musical written by Eric Fritsch and Cori Anne Laemmel that will run September 15th-18th and 23rd.
Dolly Parton Set To Perform On 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' Aug. 23 And 'Today' Aug. 24 In Support Of Her 43rd Studio Album PURE & SIMPLE
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2016
Dolly Parton, the most honored female country performer of all time, has received 25 RIAA certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards and landed 25 songs at number 1 on the Billboard Country charts. She has 41 career top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and she has 110 career charted singles over the past 40 years.
Bob Weir's ONLY A RIVER Premieres on NPR Music, BLUE MOUNTAIN Out September 30
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2016
Bob Weir's “Only A River,” taken from his forthcoming solo album Blue Mountain, premieres on NPR's All Songs Considered. Blue Mountain, out on September 30, marks Weir's debut project since signing with Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Legacy and ROAR. Of the track, NPR says, “[it] is an emotional reflection on life that references the 19th-century American folk song 'Shenandoah.' View NPR piece HERE and share HERE. Pre-order the album on iTunes HERE and “Only A River” will begin downloading immediately. Weir embark on his “Campfire Tour” of select dates across the U.S. See full list of tour dates below.
Sadie Robertson Announces Help One Now As Title Sponsor of The LIVE ORIGINAL Tour 2016
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2016
'Ultimately, we want to be your friend. We want to know your heart and we want y'all to know OUR heart. This (tour) is bringing us all together to share such a special night...and I think it's going to be awesome,' shares New York Times best-selling author, television star, and American sweetheart Sadie Robertson this morning in her official tour promotional video via her YouTube page. The 19-year-old is in full-on planning mode as she prepares for her 17-city run on The Live Original Tour 2016, which kicks off on Sept. 22 in Dallas, TX.
Town Full of Artists Will Relate to Nashville Rep's THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2016
This tale of two artists passionately in love while also tearing each other apart isn't literally set in Nashville. But in a town full of artists, Nashvillians will relate to a story about the intensity of a couple's romantic love colliding with the destiny of unequal professional success.
Photo Coverage: Music Industry Veteran Hazel Smith Honored at Inaugural Music Row Storytellers Event
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2016
Music industry veteran Hazel Smith was honored Monday, August 15 at the first-ever Music Row Storytellers event, an evening benefiting Music Health Alliance, sponsored by CMT.
KIT KAT CLUB to Present Musical Journey Through the '30s at Roxy Regional Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2016
Leading in to Season 34, the Roxy Regional Theatre is presenting a musical journey through the decade, cabaret style, with the new musical revue KIT KAT CLUB, August 26 - September 10.
Photo Flash: Tim Atwood's 'Old Time Religion' Album Release Picnic
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016
Several Grand Ole Opry performers mingled with fans, when veteran pianist Tim Atwood celebrated his new album with an old-fashioned after-church picnic in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on Sunday, August 14. Atwood, who was the pianist for the Opry's house band for 38 years, has released 'That Old Time Religion' (i2i Records), his first gospel album since leaving the Opry in 2014.
Kit Kat Club Presents a Musical Journey Through the '30s at Roxy Regional Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016
Leading in to Season 34, the Roxy Regional Theatre is presenting a musical journey through the decade, cabaret style, with the new musical revue KIT KAT CLUB, August 26 - September 10.
Country Music Legend Jeannie Seely Appears On 'The Test Drive'
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2016
GRAMMY® award-winning and country music legend Jeannie Seely appears in the most recent edition of "The Test Drive." During the episode, Seely talks about her early inspirations in the music industry, winning a GRAMMY® and celebrating 50 since debuting on the Grand Ole Opry. Click here to watch "The Test Drive."
Casting Announced for Nashville Rep's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2016
With former Tennessee Titan Eddie George, Jenny Littleton of The Doyle and Debbie Show, founding Rep actor Jackie Welch, a collection of audience favorites, and some intriguing new faces added to the mix, Nashville Repertory's five-show season for 2016-17 tackles the many dimensions of love: commitment, dilemma, risk, joy, and disappointment.
Jennifer Nettles to Perform at NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner and Show
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2016
Grammy Award-winner Jennifer Nettles will perform at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show, sponsored by HD Radio, a DTS Solution, on Thursday, September 22.
Entertainment One Music Collects 15 Nominations for 2016 GMA Dove Awards
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2016
Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) collected 15 Dove Award nominations, announced today for the upcoming 2016 GMA Dove Awards taking place this fall, with a dominating presence across the categories of Gospel Artist of the Year with 2 artists nominated, and Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year with 3 artists nominated.  Also collecting nominations in Traditional Gospel, Urban Worship, and Video categories, eOne Music's releases over the past year span a diverse collection, from 9 solo artists and choirs nominated across 8 categories. 
Street Theatre Company Brings You URINETOWN
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2016
Street Theatre Company has a well-earned reputation for choosing off-the-wall cult classics and for staging traditional musicals with an edgy spin. In the third show of its 2016 season, STC combines both with the Tony-winning, side-splittingly hilarious musical URINETOWN.
Grand Ole Opry Veteran Tim Atwood Celebrates New Album with Picnic and Concert, 8/14
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2016
Veteran Grand Ole Opry pianist Tim Atwood is inviting a few hundred of his closest friends and fans to an old-fashioned "dinner on the grounds" in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on Sunday, August 14. The occasion is the release of "That Old Time Religion" (i2iRecords), Atwood's second album, but first gospel project since leaving the Opry's house band in 2014, after 38 years.
Nashville's JT Harding Developing MUSIC CITY, USA at Amphibian
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2016
Amphibian Stage Productions (Kathleen Culebro, Artistic Director) will develop Music City, USA, a new musical with music and lyrics by JT Harding and book by Peter Zinn.  Featuring actors Alex Ross, Kelsey Lake, Braden Socia, Will Adams, Brandon Murphy, Kelsey Milbourn, Cara Serber, Jacob Nice, and Greg Dulcie, Music City, USA will have two performances, on Sunday, August 21 at 2pm and Monday, August 22 at 7pm, in the Berlene T. and Jarrell R. Milburn Theatre at Amphibian Stage Productions.  Mary Catherine Burke will direct and Jacob Nice will music direct. 
The Grinch to Steal Christmas in Nashville Again This December
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2016
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musicalis returning to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House November 18 through December 25, 2016 as part of A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort.
The Grinch to Steal Christmas in Nashville Again
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is returning to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House November 18 through December 25, 2016 as part of A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland Resort.
Video: Sneak Peek at The Franklin Theatre's PIPPIN
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2016
Take a sneak peek at PIPPIN at the Franklin Theater!This Saturday and Sunday come out to the Franklin Theatre to watch a teen performance of Pippin at 2pm and 7pm both days! 
America's Patriot Lee Greenwood Named Disabled American Veterans Officer
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2016
Grammy-award winning country music artist Lee Greenwood is proud to become an Ambassador for the DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a non profit charity that provides support for America's ill and injured veterans.
Tony Winner Anthony Crivello Joins Cast of Studio Tenn's EVITA
by Jeffrey Ellis - August 03, 2016
Tony Award winner Anthony Crivello will join the cast of Studio Tenn and Tennessee Performinig Arts Center's production of Evita this September, playing the role of Juan Peron. Playing opposite Crivello in the eponymous role of Eva Peron is Broadway diva Eden Espinosa.
BWW Review: Center for the Arts' Emotionally-Charged 1776
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 26, 2016
Perhaps it's a case of perfect timing - or maybe it's simply the fact that a revival of a much-beloved Tony Award-winning best musical is enough to attract a strong ensemble of men to the project - but make no mistake about it, Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts succeeds where so many companies have fallen short in bringing a superbly mounted production of Sherman Edwards' and Peter Stone's 1776 to vibrant life onstage!

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