‘Red Bull Jukebox’ Makes U.S. Debut In Nashville

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Breland performing at the inaugural U.S. “Red Bull Jukebox.” Photo: Catherine Powell/Red Bull Content Pool

Red Bull celebrated its inaugural U.S. “Red Bull Jukebox” at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater last night (Oct. 2).

Hosted by Whiskey Jam’s Ward Guenther, the event featured four-song sets from Brothers Osborne, Shaboozey, Priscilla Block, Tucker Wetmore, Muscadine Bloodline, Breland and The Castellows that were entirely determined by fans. Additionally, each act was backed by the “Red Bull Jukebox” house band, curated by guitarist and producer Derek Wells.

The Castellows kicked off the evening with their tune “No. 7 Road,” among others. Other highlights included Breland surprising the crowd with special guests Armani White and Mickey Guyton, who accompanied him for “Cross Country,” and Nashville’s own Fisk Jubilee joining the artist for “Praise the Lord.” Muscadine Bloodline took the stage to play “Porch Swing Angel” and “Tickets To Turnpike,” and Wetmore followed with “Already Had It” and “Wine Into Whiskey.” Block then got fans on their feet with a cover of Paramore’s “Still Into You” and her own number “Off The Deep End,” and Shaboozey satisfied the crowd by performing “Highway” and his 12 week chart-topper “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”

Fans wearing their voting wristbands at the inaugural U.S. “Red Bull Jukebox.” Photo: Justen Williams/Red Bull Content Pool

Ahead of the final set, Gary Frost was announced as the “Red Bull Jukebox” songwriting competition winner and performed his original track “Reason That I Love Life.” In the months leading up to the inaugural event, songwriters from Music City and beyond submitted works that were voted on by fans across the nation. Frost was awarded an all-expense paid trip to record at Red Bull Music Studios in Los Angeles, California, and will receive one-on-one coaching sessions with a professional songwriter and BMI centered around publishing and the music business at large.

To close things out, Brothers Osborne played their bundle of tracks, with the Tennessee State University marching band appearing for “It Ain’t My Fault.”

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