"If you have a story...you have something to sing about."

This episode, trace the footsteps of thousands of aspiring musicians as you journey to Nashville! Also known as 'Music City,' Nashville is a mecca for professional and aspiring musicians of all genres, from country to soul, bluegrass, rock n' roll, and more. 

Join host Aaron Millar and step onto the stage at the legendary Ryman Auditorium, where the Grand Ole Opry hosted some of its most iconic performances. Learn about the songwriting process (hint: it involves both heartbreak and furniture building) from some of the city's most in-demand songwriters. And of course, don't miss some exclusive performances and a visit to the renowned Broadway district!

ABOUT THE SERIES

Produced in a documentary style, the Tennessee Music Pathways series takes listeners on a more than 1,000-mile road trip, from Bristol and the birth of country music to Memphis and the start of rock n’ roll. Along the way, listeners will hear bluegrass played fast as lightning and traditional Appalachian music performed live in the Great Smoky Mountains. Follow along as host Aaron Millar shops in Elvis’ favorite clothing store, bangs drums in the studio that made Uptown Funk, learns to play the spoons and drinks whiskey in a distillery housed in a more than 100-year-old former prison.

WANT MORE TENNESSEE MUSIC?

Tennessee Music Pathways is a guide that connects visitors to the rich musical heritage of our state. Visitors can curate their own path based on interests using an interactive guide at TNmusicpathways.com. Follow the conversation on social using or searching hashtag #tnmusicpathways.

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Thank you to our guests and musicians:

• Joshua Bronnenburg, the Ryman Auditorium and Museum ryman.com
• Kayley Bishop kayleybishop.com
• Michael McCall, Country Music Hall of Fame countrymusichalloffame.org
• Danny Wells, award-winning songwriter
• Sarah Trahern, Country Music Association cmaworld.com
• Visit Nashville visitmusiccity.com

This series was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry.