A look at the booming business of Nashville hot chicken and its origins. Interviews include Zach Stafford, former Nashville mayor Bill Purcell, Prince's Hot Chicken Shack owner Andre Prince Jeffries, and author of The Hot Chicken Cookbook Timothy Davis
Brian Wilson and the boys of summer add a pinch of down-home twang to their classic harmonies with the help of country music's finest. In this 1996 recording session for the album "Stars and Stripes," The Beach Boys rework 12 of their songs, including "409" (with Junior Brown), "The Warmth of the Sun" (with Willie Nelson), "In My Room" (with Tammy Wynette), "Don't Worry Baby" (with Lorrie Morgan), and "I Get Around" (with Sawyer Brown).
How Did We Get Here? is a short-film that explores the significant events that took place in Nashville, TN during the chaotic year of 2020. Starting with the devastating tornadoes that came through the city in March, to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and the bombing of 2nd Street on Christmas morning. This documentary features interviews with a diverse cast of some essential voices from Nashville's community, including Dr. William Schaffner, Dr. James Hildreth, Mayor John Cooper, Councilwoman Zulfat Suara and more. Ultimately, this film highlights the resilience of a strong community and the people who make it special.
A Hollywood film company wants to make a movie about country music and sends Doodles Weaver to round up talent to appear. A host of then-current country stars perform their hits.
Join country musicians Emmylou Harris and Wynonna, as well as Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, bluegrass singers Dailey & Vincent, and Ashley Cleveland for an evening of country Christmas music and holiday cheer.
Filmed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and featuring more than 250 of gospel music's finest voices, Nashville Homecoming features more than 90 minutes of classic gospel favorites. This Homecoming gathering pays tribute to the legends who paved the way for gospel music as we know it and, most importantly, celebrates the Good News that remains forever relevant in our ever-changing culture.
New year's special featuring performances by some of country music's biggest names.
Billy Strings performing at Ryman Auditorium on 05/26/22, 05/27/22, and 05/28/22
In February of 2013, the Barnes Brothers attempted to shoot a documentary about the lives of Todd Snider, Elizabeth Cook and other touring songwriters residing in the burgeoning East Nashville neighborhood. They failed. Instead, drugs and booze took over. They ended up with: East Nashville Tonight
Interviews and performances with Nashville celebrities and hopefuls from the late 1960's era of the Nashville music scene. Featured performers include Porter Waggoner, Tex Ritter, Dolly Parton, Roy Acuff, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, Johnny Cash, Charley Pride, Jeannie C. Riley, Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe, and more.
It tells the charm of two cities that for different reasons have made the history of one of the most “musical” states in the United States. A documentary poised between country music, blues, and history.
A PSA from Dr. Gangrene.
Retrospective documentary on the making of Robert Altman's Nashville (1975).
Jason & The Scorchers play selections from their seminal major-label debut.
ASCEND AMPHITHEATER Nashville, TN SET 1: Free, No Men In No Man's Land, Wolfman's Brother, 555, Birds of a Feather, Funky Bitch, When the Circus Comes, Stash, Lawn Boy, Walls of the Cave SET 2: Golden Age > Light > Shade, Mike's Song > Piper > Crosseyed and Painless -> Weekapaug Groove ENCORE: Slave to the Traffic Light
The story of how a group of unremarkable bungalows in Nashville Tennessee became the heart of the country music industry, and led to the city's title as Music City USA. The documentary focuses on the rise of the Grand Ole Opry and the subsequent opening of recording studios in the downtown area while reflecting on what this legendary Nashville street means today in the changing music business.
The Grand Ole Opry House and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center are the settings for this star-studded anthology of performances drawn from a number of musical specials and awards shows. Featuring a who's who of country music, This disc includes the episode "The Best of Nashville Salutes America."
Captured in February 2021 at their Nashville studios, the Mavericks perform a vibrant set of country, Tex-Mex, soul, rock ’n’ roll and Latin music that includes songs from “En Español,” ‘Play the Hits,” and more. The film also features interviews with the Fantastic Five sidemen.
Nashville Rises is the first documentary film about the city of Nashville, Tennessee's response to the 2010 Tennessee floods. It premiered at the 42nd Nashville Film Festival on April 14, 2011 and received the festival's "Ground Zero Tennessee Spirit Award for Best Short Documentary Film". The film was narrated by Billy Bob Thornton and directed by Zac Adams.
