It looks like there’s a little bit more authenticity coming to ABC’s ‘Nashville.’ Former ‘According to Jim’ star Kimberly Williams-Paisley has joined the show in a role that will recur over a multi-episode arc. The performer not only lives in Nashville, but knows the ropes, as she is also married to country star Brad Paisley.
Not too long ago, we reported that ABC staked a claim in Nashville to film the pilot for a new TV drama by the same name. Starring Connie Britton (the mainstay guidance counselor and coach’s wife on ‘Friday Night Lights’), ‘Heroes’ beauty Hayden Panettiere and a handful of other experienced stars, this show about the behind-the-scenes drama in country music is sure to be a hit. Just check out the ‘Nashville’ trailer (below) and you’ll understand why.
November 30, 2011 One of our listeners enjoyed her birthday recently in Nashville. A trip she's always wanted to take. And she was kind enough to share her vacation pictures with us. So if you've been thinking about taking a trip to Music City, you may want to take in the sites Sandi and her husband enjoyed.
October 18, 2011 For you Big Frog 104 listeners, The Grand Ole Opry is a place that you may associate with the roots of country music. On this day, 86 years ago in 1925, The Grand Ole Opry opened in Nashville (today's Music City USA).
May 17, 2011 The next time you're in Nashville, you can walk all over Keith Urban. He received his star on the Walk of Fame in Nashville Sunday. Ronnie Milsap introduced Keith and his wife Nicole Kidman was in the crowd to show her support . He tweeted his thanks and shared this photo on his Twitter page. Watch his induction ceremony.
February 9, 2011
Some of country music's biggest stars will be helping the CMA Music Festival celebrate its 40th anniversary. The first set of performers have been announced and its a who's who of country music.
Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins, Reba, Martina M
January 11, 2011 Gwyneth Paltrow may be an international movie star with homes in New York and London but she absolutely fell in love with the friendly small town charm and feel of Nashville while filming "Country Strong".
December 16, 2010 Garth Brooks is kicking off his Nashville concerts to support flood relief efforts. He'll rock it out on stage for 9 shows, 2 of them tonight. Money raised is going to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which has been handing out donations to various charities in the area. Garth is also using his shows to brighten the holidays for less fortunate children. He's asking fans to bring toys to donate to the Marine Corps Reserves' Toy's For Tots program.
October 29, 2010 Garth Brooks is about to play his first concert in Nashville in over a decade.
