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.
> AM 1410 WCMT AM
Martin, TN
news, talk
> AM 910 WMRB
Columbia, TN
gospel
> AM 1190 WSDQ
Dunlap, TN
classic country, bluegrass
> FM 93.7 WTKB
Trenton, TN
oldies
> FM 93.9 WAYA
Cleveland, TN
adult contemporary
> AM 1160 WAMB AM
Nashville, TN
big bands, easy listening, nostalgia
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 2, 2008 - May 13, 2008
58th Annual Strawberry Festival
Dayton, TN
May 13, 2008 - May 14, 2008
"A Day of Washing, Churning, and Learning" Presented by Oaklands Historic House Museum
Murfreesboro, TN
May 16, 2008
Point Eleven to Perform at Rose Center
Morristown, TN
May 17, 2008
A Toast To Tennessee Wine Festival
Nashville, TN
May 16, 2008 - May 17, 2008
Bloomin', Barbecue & Bluegrass Festival
Sevierville, TN
