The Pick: Every week should be Dolly Parton week in Nashville – Tennessean
Dolly! Dolly! Dolly! The “9 to 5” icon took charge of the Grand Ole Opry last weekend to celebrate her 50th year as a member of the coveted country music club. Go behind-the-scenes of the Opry’s star-studded bash here. Now, for more headlines from Music City.
Wait! There’s more Dolly
A new podcast, “Dolly Parton’s America,” explores the singer’s story — from her faith to her business empire and the songs in-between — and what it says about America. Here’s a look at how the WNYC Studios project came to be.
At the Dove Awards
On a night celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Dove Awards raised a golden trophy to Christian music’s brightest modern stars. Platinum-selling pop crossover Lauren Daigle earned three awards at the ceremony, including Artist of the Year. Who else went home with hardware? We’ve got a full list of winners here.
Noise from Nashville
- Classic rock staple Guns N’ Roses brought new Tennessee festival Exit 111 to a fiery close.
- “Yodeling Kid” Mason Ramsey is singing the National Anthem before this weekend’s Titans game.
- Thomas Rhett’s latest Nashville concert was a surprise-filled anniversary party.
Your weekend soundtrack
- Thursday: Emo-rock favorite Taking Back Sunday wraps a two-night run at Marathon Music Works.
- Friday: Jason Isbell kicks off a seven-show residency at the Ryman Auditorium; Kentucky songwriter Chris Knight plays Exit/In in support of his new album, “Almost Daylight”; breakout rapper Megan Thee Stallion plays Vanderbilt’s Commodore Quake.
- Saturday: The Eastside Comedy Festival continues all weekend through various East Nashville venues; the Nashville Predators return to Bridgestone Arena.
- Sunday: Dad rock staple Wilco performs at the Opry House.
Block party, anyone?
Nashville songwriters Nikki Lane and Rayland Baxter lead a new block party planned to take place this Saturday in Printer’s Alley. Thrown by Dream Hotel and Lincoln Motor Company, the daytime event boasts local eats and nearly a half-dozen musicians.
Mark your calendar
Debuting this weekend, a new Lifetime film highlights the bond between Pasty Cline and Loretta Lynn.
Rock act Greta Van Fleet rescheduled a Nashville concert for December.
Spin this song
Taylor Swift performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk. And, yes, it’s fantastic.
Published 8:48 PM EDT Oct 16, 2019
