Alison Prestwood To Be Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum’s Next ‘Nashville Cats’ Honoree
Nashville bassist Alison Prestwood will be featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s in-depth interview series “Nashville Cats” on Nov. 22 in the museum’s Ford Theater.
Prestwood bought her first bass at 13, and after attending the University of Alabama, where she played in the school’s jazz ensemble, she spent 12 years performing in Atlanta’s live music scene. Upon moving to Nashville in the 1990s, she found touring work with Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, Olivia Newton-John and others. She also became an in-demand studio bassist and can be heard on several of Blake Shelton’s early hits, including his chart-topping debut, “Austin,” and his version of “Ol’ Red.”
Prestwood has also recorded with Trace Adkins, Frankie Ballard, Faith Hill, LoCash, Tim McGraw, Little Richard, Jessica Simpson, Brooks & Dunn and more. In recent years, she has served as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Peter Frampton’s touring bassist.
The interview will be moderated by museum writer-editor Jon Freeman and will be illustrated with rare photos, film and recordings. After the program, Prestwood will sign commemorative Hatch Show Print posters.
The “Nashville Cats”series began in 2006 by honoring Don Helms, Harold Bradley and Charlie McCoy. Since its inception nearly 20 years ago, it has showcased stories and songs from 55 musicians and session singers who have played important roles in support of artists in either the studio or on concert tours.
