Cody Jinks Earns New RIAA Certifications
Cody Jinks with RIAA Certifications. Photo: Tyler Stubblefield
Cody Jinks has earned new RIAA certifications for his songs “Loud and Heavy” (double Platinum), “Hippies & Cowboys” (Platinum), “Must Be The Whiskey” (Platinum), “Mamma Song” (Gold), “I’m Not The Devil” (Gold) and “Cast No Stones” (Gold) as well as for his album, Adobe Sessions (Gold).
Jinks was named MusicRow‘s 2023 CountryBreakout Awards Independent Artist of the Year. For a second time, he received the most radio spins for an independent artist in a year on MusicRow‘s CountryBreakout Radio chart. Jinks is scheduled to continue his headlining tour through the summer and join Eric Church as support for select dates in August.
He also launched his label, Late August Records, in a deal with The Orchard at the end of 2022. The label is helmed by Jinks and his longtime manager, Arthur Penhallow, Jr., with Stephanie Hudacek leading the label’s new Nashville office.
FlyteVu Welcomes Beth Gebhard As Account Director
Beth Gebhard
Beth Gebhard joins FlyteVu this week as Account Director, bringing with her over two decades of communications and marketing experience. Her previous career stops include Random House Inc., The Walt Disney Company, ABC-TV, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network and Marriott Int.
Gebhard’s specific expertise is in developing multi-platform marketing, branding, media and communication strategies as well as working with thought leaders and personalities including Caroline Kennedy, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Julie Andrews, Candace Bushnell, Stephen Colbert, Lisa Ling and the late Pulitzer Prize-winner David Halberstam.
CMHOF Hosts Dave Alvin Performance & Interview
Pictured (L-R): Michael McCall, Dave Alvin and Michael Gray. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosted an interview and performance with Grammy-winning artist, songwriter and producer Dave Alvin, in support of the exhibition “Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock,” presented by City National Bank.
Alvin, who is featured in the exhibit and contributed an essay to the exhibit’s companion book, performed several songs and shared stories from his career during the nearly two-hour long program, which was led by museum writer-editor Michael McCall. Alvin also signed copies of his book, New Highway, a collection of poems, essays and lyrics, published in 2022.
He was a founding member and lead guitarist of L.A. roots-rock bands The Blasters and The Knitters. His songs have been recorded by the Blasters, Los Lobos, Little Milton, Kelly Willis, X, Dwight Yoakam and more. Alvin has also produced music for Sonny Burgess, The Derailers, Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys, Chris Gaffney and Tom Russell.
Big Timber Entertainment Launches Full-Service Entertainment Group
Troy Brown & Mark Oliverius. Photo: Vitalii Garbulinskii
Troy Brown and Mark Oliverius have announced the grand opening of their new entertainment group,Big Timber Entertainment (BTE). BTE is a full-service, multi-genre entertainment company encompassing a record label, artist management, radio promotion, record distribution and publishing company, along with live show production all under one roof.
Big Timber Entertainment came to life when music business veteran and executive Brown joined forces with music producer, director, and hit songwriter Oliverius as they realized their extraordinary working synergy and their shared vision to develop and nurture emerging young artists to succeed.
Brown has a background in accounting and quality management. He is the head of a prominent global hardwood lumber company in Wisconsin and it was his passion for the timber industry and love of music that sparked the name Big Timber Entertainment.
Oliverius has had over 40 songs recorded by major label artists including Joe Diffie’s hit “Whole Lotta Gone.” His production company OMGNashville is currently producing recording projects, music videos, social media content and commercials for his extensive roster of clients.
Brown and Oliverius also have to their credit the live production. That’s 70s Music!, under the BTE roof, where spectators can relive the best of times with multi-genre vocalist Mia Brown and The Nashville Hitmen. Under the musical direction of Oliverius, the cast performs some of the most iconic songs of the 60s and 70s from Linda Ronstadt, ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Aerosmith, The Doobie Brothers, REO Speedwagon and Dionne Warwick, to B.W. Stevenson, Jackie DeShannon, Journey, Hall & Oates, Paul Simon, The Spinners and Jackson Browne.
Industry Ink: Cody Jinks, FlyteVu, Dave Alvin, Big Timber Entertainment
/by Caela GriffinCody Jinks Earns New RIAA Certifications
Cody Jinks with RIAA Certifications. Photo: Tyler Stubblefield
Cody Jinks has earned new RIAA certifications for his songs “Loud and Heavy” (double Platinum), “Hippies & Cowboys” (Platinum), “Must Be The Whiskey” (Platinum), “Mamma Song” (Gold), “I’m Not The Devil” (Gold) and “Cast No Stones” (Gold) as well as for his album, Adobe Sessions (Gold).
Jinks was named MusicRow‘s 2023 CountryBreakout Awards Independent Artist of the Year. For a second time, he received the most radio spins for an independent artist in a year on MusicRow‘s CountryBreakout Radio chart. Jinks is scheduled to continue his headlining tour through the summer and join Eric Church as support for select dates in August.
He also launched his label, Late August Records, in a deal with The Orchard at the end of 2022. The label is helmed by Jinks and his longtime manager, Arthur Penhallow, Jr., with Stephanie Hudacek leading the label’s new Nashville office.
FlyteVu Welcomes Beth Gebhard As Account Director
Beth Gebhard
Beth Gebhard joins FlyteVu this week as Account Director, bringing with her over two decades of communications and marketing experience. Her previous career stops include Random House Inc., The Walt Disney Company, ABC-TV, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network and Marriott Int.
Gebhard’s specific expertise is in developing multi-platform marketing, branding, media and communication strategies as well as working with thought leaders and personalities including Caroline Kennedy, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Julie Andrews, Candace Bushnell, Stephen Colbert, Lisa Ling and the late Pulitzer Prize-winner David Halberstam.
CMHOF Hosts Dave Alvin Performance & Interview
Pictured (L-R): Michael McCall, Dave Alvin and Michael Gray. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosted an interview and performance with Grammy-winning artist, songwriter and producer Dave Alvin, in support of the exhibition “Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock,” presented by City National Bank.
Alvin, who is featured in the exhibit and contributed an essay to the exhibit’s companion book, performed several songs and shared stories from his career during the nearly two-hour long program, which was led by museum writer-editor Michael McCall. Alvin also signed copies of his book, New Highway, a collection of poems, essays and lyrics, published in 2022.
He was a founding member and lead guitarist of L.A. roots-rock bands The Blasters and The Knitters. His songs have been recorded by the Blasters, Los Lobos, Little Milton, Kelly Willis, X, Dwight Yoakam and more. Alvin has also produced music for Sonny Burgess, The Derailers, Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys, Chris Gaffney and Tom Russell.
Big Timber Entertainment Launches Full-Service Entertainment Group
Troy Brown & Mark Oliverius. Photo: Vitalii Garbulinskii
Troy Brown and Mark Oliverius have announced the grand opening of their new entertainment group,Big Timber Entertainment (BTE). BTE is a full-service, multi-genre entertainment company encompassing a record label, artist management, radio promotion, record distribution and publishing company, along with live show production all under one roof.
Big Timber Entertainment came to life when music business veteran and executive Brown joined forces with music producer, director, and hit songwriter Oliverius as they realized their extraordinary working synergy and their shared vision to develop and nurture emerging young artists to succeed.
Brown has a background in accounting and quality management. He is the head of a prominent global hardwood lumber company in Wisconsin and it was his passion for the timber industry and love of music that sparked the name Big Timber Entertainment.
Oliverius has had over 40 songs recorded by major label artists including Joe Diffie’s hit “Whole Lotta Gone.” His production company OMGNashville is currently producing recording projects, music videos, social media content and commercials for his extensive roster of clients.
Brown and Oliverius also have to their credit the live production. That’s 70s Music!, under the BTE roof, where spectators can relive the best of times with multi-genre vocalist Mia Brown and The Nashville Hitmen. Under the musical direction of Oliverius, the cast performs some of the most iconic songs of the 60s and 70s from Linda Ronstadt, ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Aerosmith, The Doobie Brothers, REO Speedwagon and Dionne Warwick, to B.W. Stevenson, Jackie DeShannon, Journey, Hall & Oates, Paul Simon, The Spinners and Jackson Browne.
The MLC Seeking Board Of Directors, Advisory Committee Candidates
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is accepting nominees for Publisher candidates for its Board of Directors and Unclaimed Royalties Oversight, Dispute Resolution and Operations Advisory committees.
Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (MMA), certain governance positions at The MLC are reserved for representatives of Publishers. The terms of several Publisher seats on the Board and the organization’s advisory committees are slated to end later this year.
The MLC will submit all recommendations it receives to the Board’s Publisher Nominating Committee for consideration. Elections for the open Board seats will be held this summer. Board and committee members sit for three-year terms and may be re-elected. Seats are filled pursuant to The MLC’s Bylaws.
There is an opening on the Board of Directors for one (1) Publisher representative.
The openings on The MLC’s advisory committees include:
– One (1) Publisher seat on the Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee, which recommends policies and procedures to The MLC’s Board related to the distribution of unclaimed accrued royalties
– Two (2) Publisher seats on the Dispute Resolution Committee, which recommends policies and procedures to the Board for the processing of royalties related to works that are subject to disputes over ownership
– Two (2) Publisher seats on the Operations Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations to the Board concerning the operations of The MLC, including the efficient investment in and deployment of information technology and data resources
The MLC’s Board of Directors and committees meet regularly, and all meetings allow for virtual participation such that travel is not generally required. Members are expected to devote sufficient time to prepare for and participate fully in all meetings. More information on The MLC’s Board of Directors and advisory committees can be found here.
Suggestions should be made by May 24. To suggest a candidate for a Publisher representative seat to The MLC’s Board or committees, complete the suggestion form available here.
ACM Radio Award Winners Announced
/by Lorie HollabaughWinners announced include two first-time On-Air Personality honorees, Elaina Smith of With Elaina for National Weekly On-Air Personality of the Year, and Julie and DJ of Julie and DJ in the Morning for Medium Market On-Air Personality of the Year.
WIVK-FM in Knoxville, Tennessee and WYCT-FM in Pensacola, Florida both take home their fifth total ACM Awards for Medium Market Radio Station of the Year and Small Market Radio Station of the Year, respectively. Steve Waters and Tiffany Kay of WFLS won the Small Market On-Air Personality of the Year title, making this Kay’s first ACM Award win and Waters’ second.
Additional winners include George, Mo and Erik of The Morning Bullpen with George, Mo, and Erik on KILT-FM in Houston, TX and Big Dave, Stattman and Ashley of The Big Dave Show on WUBE-FM in Cincinnati, Ohio for Major Market and Large Market On-Air Personality of the Year, respectively.
KKBQ-FM in Houston, Texas received an award for Major Market Radio Station of the Year, and WSIX-FM in Nashville received an award for Large Market Radio Station of the Year. This is the third overall win for The Big D and Bubba Show for National Daily On-Air Personality of the Year.
“The Academy congratulates all of our ACM Awards radio winners for championing the artists that make up the soundtrack of country fans’ lives,” says ACM CEO Damon Whiteside. “Country radio has always been and continues to be one of the most important ways for today’s favorite artists to connect with fans, and for fans to find up-and-coming acts to fall in love with. We can’t wait to celebrate these stellar country radio personalities and stations in Frisco leading up to the ACM Awards on Prime Video on May 11.”
The two-hour show will stream live May 11 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas without commercial interruption exclusively on Prime Video for the second year in a row. Last year, the ACM Awards made history as the first major awards show to livestream exclusively.
On-Air Personality of the Year Winners:
National Daily – Big D, Bubba, Patrick Thomas, Carsen | The Big D and Bubba Show
National Weekly – Elaina Smith | With Elaina
Major Market – George, Mo and Erik | the Morning Bullpen with George, Mo, and Erik – KILT – Houston, Texas
Large Market – Big Dave, Stattman & Ashley | The Big Dave Show – WUBE – Cincinnati, Ohio
Medium Market – Julie Kansy and Dale Sellers | Julie and DJ in the Morning – WPCV – Lakeland, Florida
Small Market – Steve Waters and Tiffany Kay | Steve & Tiffany in the Morning – WFLS – Fredericksburg, Virginia
Radio Station of the Year Winners:
Major Market – KKBQ – Houston, Texas
Large Market – WSIX – Nashville, Tennessee
Medium Market – WIVK – Knoxville, Tennessee
Small Market – WYCT – Pensacola, Florida
‘Country Music For Covenant’ Benefit Set For April 27
/by Lorie HollabaughMusic Row and the Kiwanis Foundation of Nashville are joining forces for “Country Music for Covenant,” a fundraiser in support of the students of The Covenant School, on April 27 at the Local in Nashville.
Rodney Clawson, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Chris Tompkins, and many more will be on hand to perform in the round during the benefit, and the event will also include a silent auction.
Tickets for the show are available for a minimum donation of $25, with all proceeds going directly to The Covenant School. Tickets and more information can be found at country4covenant.eventbrite.com. Those unable to attend can also make a one-time donation here.
Top Five Hold Steady On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
/by LB CantrellMorgan Wallen. Photo: David Lehr
The hitmakers filling the top five on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart hold their positions this week.
With 12 currently charting songs, Morgan Wallen marks another week at No. 1. In addition to 10 of his own songs climbing the charts, Wallen is a co-writer on Keith Urban’s “Brown Eyes Baby” and Corey Kent’s “Wild As Her.”
Ashley Gorley remains at No. 2 with 13 charting songs. Filling out the top five are Ryan Vojtesak (No. 3), Zach Bryan (No. 4) and Luke Combs (No. 5).
The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.
Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.
Carrie Underwood Extends ‘Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency’
/by Liza AndersonCarrie Underwood during “Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency.” Photo: Jeff Johnson
Due to high demand, Carrie Underwood has extended her “Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency” production at Resorts World Theatre with three shows taking place Dec. 13, 15 and 16.
Designed exclusively for Resorts World Theatre, the residency has become a must-see as all 18 shows were sold-out in 2022. Underwood will return kickoff the 2023 run in this summer, starting June 21.
“We had a blast on the road with ‘The Denim & Rhinestones Tour’,” she says,”but it’s always nice to come back ‘home’ to Resorts World Las Vegas to continue ‘Reflection’. This show is truly a celebration of all my music, and I love having the chance to welcome fans from all over the world who come to see us in Vegas.”
Tickets for the additional shows will go on sale to the general public this Friday, April 28. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets to the new shows before then, beginning, tomorrow (April 25) at 10 a.m. PT until this Thursday, April 27 at 10 p.m. PT.
For more information, click here.
Hardy & Lainey Wilson Score No. 1 With ‘Wait In The Truck’
/by Lorie HollabaughPhoto: Courtesy of Big Loud Records
Hardy and Lainey Wilson‘s chilling duet, “Wait In The Truck,” has reached No. 1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart.
“I’m just so happy a song like this still has a place in country music,” says Hardy about the achievement. “Thanks to everyone involved for taking this song to the top, and for believing in this one.”
“I’m so honored Hardy asked me to join him on a song that’s had an impact on so many people and shed light on a topic a lot of folks are scared to talk about,” Wilson shares. “He is one of the most brilliant songwriters I’ve ever met and puts on one heck of a show. I can’t wait to be back out on the road together this fall!”
The Platinum hit has also earned three ACM nominations for Song of the Year, Music Event of the Year and Visual Media of the Year. Named one of the Best Songs of 2022 by the Los Angeles Times, Billboard, Wide Open Country and more, “Wait In The Truck,” has been streamed over 219 million times and earned CMT Collaborative Video of the Year for its music video.
Additionally, the duet partners will tour the South and Midwest together on the fall arena leg of Hardy’s headlining “The Mockingbird & The Crow Tour.”
With “Wait In The Truck” and Wilson’s prior No. 1 “Heart Like A Truck,” Wilson breaks a long-standing record on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart. The last female country artist to have two No. 1s this close together was Crystal Gayle 40 years ago at eight weeks apart.
Cole Swindell Announces Fall Headlining ‘Twelve Tour’
/by Lorie HollabaughCole Swindell will launch his headlining “Twelve Tour” this fall on Oct. 12. The tour will include special guests Nate Smith, Conner Smith, Avery Anna and Greylan James.
Swindell will make stops in Pittsburgh, Saginaw, Fort Wayne, Cedar Rapids, and more before wrapping in Rome, Georgia on Nov. 4.
“My fans know 12 is my number… so, here we go… 12 SHOWS, 12 DIFFERENT SETS,” the artist exclaims. “We are kicking this off Oct. 12 and I can’t wait to be out on the road with Nate, Conner, Avery Anna and Greylan!”
His Down Home Crew will have the opportunity to purchase tickets during the Down Home Crew presale starting tomorrow (April 25). Tickets will go on sale to the public in most markets this Friday, April 28—the day of Swindell’s Stereotype Broken deluxe album release—at 10 a.m. local time. For more information, click here.
Swindell also just received a slew of ACM nominations for “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” including Single of the Year, Song of the Year (Artist, Songwriter) and Visual Media of the Year as well as Music Event of the Year for “She Had Me At Heads Carolina [Remix]” with Jo Dee Messina, marking her first nomination in 22 years. “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” as well as the “She Had Me At Carolina [Remix]” are both included on the upcoming Stereotype Broken deluxe album.
Oct. 12 – Fargo, ND – Scheels Arena
Singer-Songwriter & Producer, Keith Gattis, Passes Away
/by Lorie HollabaughKeith Gattis
Beloved singer-songwriter and producer Keith Gattis passed away on Sunday, April 23 due to a tractor accident at his home. He was 52.
A Texas native, Gattis began playing around the Austin area as a teen, and moved to Nashville after college in pursuit of a music career. He signed with RCA Nashville in 1996 and released his debut self-titled album, which yielded the single “Little Drops Of My Heart” but not much commercial success.
Undeterred but battle-scarred, he headed to the west coast and found work out there, eventually recording an indie solo album nearly a decade later, Big City Blues. In 2002 he became band leader for Dwight Yoakam, and played bass and electric guitar on Yoakam’s album Blame The Vain. An in-demand guitar slinger and session player throughout his career, Gattis worked in the studio with Bruce Robison, Sunny Sweeney, Jon Pardi, Brandy Clark, and many others.
He found success as a songwriter as well, penning the hauntingly beautiful “El Cerrito Place,” which appeared on his Big City Blues album, was recorded by Charlie Robison, and was later a hit for Kenny Chesney. Chesney also co-wrote “When I See This Bar” with Gattis, who also had cuts by George Strait, Randy Travis, Gary Allan, Randy Houser, Charlie Robison, Randy Rogers Band, Jack Ingram, Wade Bowen, and more.
Gattis found success behind the boards as well, helming sessions at his own Pioneertown Recording Studio for artists including Jon Pardi, Jake Owen, Waylon Payne, Kendell Marvel, Wade Bowen, and more. He was the co-producer of Randy Houser’s 2019 acclaimed, rootsy album Magnolia.
Keith Gattis’ wife Penny Gattis is GM of Publishing at Eclipse Music Group in Nashville. They have two children together. In addition to his wife and children, Gattis is survived by his mother Donna (Robert) Booth; his father Donny (Sharon) Gattis; his siblings Brad (Julie) Booth, Cody (Keisha) Booth, Mike (Bridget) Booth, Rob (Caryn) Booth, Casey (Shayna) Gattis, Knox Gattis, and Lee Ann (Scott) Schumpelt; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his best friend Charlie Brocco.
A celebration of life for Gattis will take place Sunday, April 30 at the Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery at 5110 Gallatin Pike South in Nashville. Visitation will be from 11-2 p.m. with a service immediately following.
Ernest To Take ‘Two Dozen Roses’ Out On The Road For Fall Tour
/by LB CantrellErnest. Photo: Delaney Royer
Two-time 2023 ACM nominee Ernest has announced that he will hit the road for the “This Fire Tour” in the fall. Launching in Oxford, Ohio on Oct. 18, Ernest will bring along country traditionalist Jake Worthington, hit songwriter John Morgan and his Cadillac Music songwriter Cody Lohden on the 15-show run.
“I’m really excited to get the Ern show back on the road with the fellas,” Ernest shares of the tour announcement. “The show’s gonna be a hell of a time! Anytime we get to play to a room full of people who come to hear our music—it’s an unmatched feeling. The tour last year was a blast, and since then we dropped another 13 songs. If you haven’t yet, go listen to Two Dozen Roses, then come out and sing some country music with us.”
Ernest’s Two Dozen Roses album released earlier this year to much acclaim. The 24-track project included the 11 songs from his debut album Flower Shops as well as 13 new songs that helped carve out the first album’s story—hence the deluxe album’s title, Two Dozen Roses. Added songs include the anthemic tour namesake, “This Fire,” the nursery-rhyme ear worm “Miss That Girl,” the heartbreaker “Songs We Used To Sing” and more.
The singer-songwriter spoke with MusicRow about Two Dozen Roses earlier this year, saying that he was so inspired by the Flower Shops album that he just kept writing.
“I started writing more songs that sounded like they could fit on Flower Shops. When I looked up after a few months, I was like, ‘Wow, we still got a thing here,'” he shared.
The sound captured on Two Dozen Roses is decidedly country, with the shine of ’70s and ’80s pop-country. In addition to Joey Moi‘s hit-making production, Ernest says that having studio giants such as Paul Franklin and Brent Mason playing on the songs helped his vision come to life.
One of his proudest moments on Two Dozen Roses is his Dean Dillon feature on “What Have I Got To Lose,” a song he wrote alongside the Hall of Famer and Brian Kelley.
“That was my first time writing with Dean. Brian Kelley had a day with him and he asked if I wanted to join,” Ernest shared. “I showed up, we wrote a couple songs for Brian and then Dean picked up a guitar and [went] down this rabbit hole. We just watched as fans while Dean made that song what it is.
“It’s one of my favorite songs I’ve ever been a part of because it sounds like so many of the songs I idolized growing up,” he says, pointing out that Dillon singing on the song was a huge honor. “I’ve got a Dean Dillon feature and I’m over the moon about it.”
Ernest also has a song with soon-to-be-tour-mate Worthington on Two Dozen Roses, “Heartache In My 100 Proof.” He says, “I’m such a Jake Worthington fan. I’m a stan. Having him on there is perfect.”
Catch Ernest on the “This Fire Tour” on the dates below. General ticket on-sale goes wide Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m. local time.
“This Fire Tour” Dates:
^ with Jake Worthington
* with John Morgan
+ with Cody Lohden
Oct. 18 – Oxford, Ohio – Brick Street Bar *+
Oct. 19 – Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Intersection *+
Oct. 20 – Rosemont, Ill. – Joe’s Live *+
Oct. 21 – Indianapolis, Ind. – 8 Seconds Saloon *+
Oct. 26 – Chattanooga, Tenn. – The Signal ^+
Oct. 27 – Oxford, Miss. – The Lyric ^+
Oct. 28 – Starkville, Miss. – Rick’s Café ^+
Nov. 2 – Columbia, S.C. – The Senate ^+
Nov. 3 – Tampa, Fla. – Dallas Bull ^+
Nov. 4 – Fort Myers, Fla. – The Ranch ^+
Nov. 10 – Baton Rouge, La. – Texas Club ^+
Nov. 11 – Atlanta, Ga. – Buckhead Theater ^+
Nov. 16 – Athens, Ga. – Georgia Theater ^+
Nov. 18 – Greenville, S.C. – Blind Horse Saloon ^+
Nov. 28 – Nashville, Tenn. – Ryman Auditorium ^+