Living in Franklin, Tennessee, we see a good deal of celebrities whenever we’re out and about. Here are some of the best places where you are most likely to spot a celebrity in and around Nashville. (We’ve excluded all of the music venues and locations where Nashville celebrities are on hand for a specific function.)
Local Celebrities
Hoping to see celebrities in Nashville? Here, local residents share the places they've spotted Country music stars and other famous people in & around Nashville. Plus, where Nashville celebrities live (if you want to conduct your own tour of the stars' homes). And our favorite places to hear live music off the beaten path in the Nashville area -- with photos of many stars performing.
Tim McGraw And Faith Hill House For Sale In Franklin, TN (Photos)
I frequently ride my bike on a route that takes me past Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s house in Franklin, TN. Actually, there are 6 houses on the property, 4 of which are livable. Here are photos I’ve taken of Tim and Faith’s house through the years.
Photos & Videos Of George Jones’ Home For Sale In Franklin, TN
I can’t count the number of times I’ve been to George Jones’ house in Franklin, TN. Each year, I made a point to visit George Jones home to see his one-of-a-kind Christmas light display. George Jones recently put his Williamson County home up for sale — 4025 Nestledown Drive, Franklin, TN 37067. Here are fun facts, photos, and videos.
Shawn Mullins, Chuck Cannon, Tom Bukovac And More At 3rd & Lindsley
Shawn Mullins and Chuck Cannon often do shows together. I’ve seen them both — separately and together — several times. The fact that Tom Bukovac was also on stage this night at 3rd & Lindsley was a huge bonus for me. Not to mention the fact that I got to sit with Chuck’s wife (Lari White) and Tom’s wife (Sarah Buxton) and meet another Nashville singer-songwriter (Jeanne Richardson). Here are photos from this fun night!
Only In Nashville… I’d Like To Check You For Ticks [Photo]
These are some hats that were for sale at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop downtown Nashville. he cowboy hats were placed on the floor. The baseball cap in the middle reads:
I’d like to check you for ticks.
CMT Music Awards Show In Nashville: What It Was Like
The CMT Awards show precedes the CMT Music Festival each June. We scored some press passes this year! Here’s how things went at the CMT Music Awards show, and some of the unique things that I saw this year…
Photos & Video Of Alan Jackson’s Home For Sale In Franklin, TN
I guess we’ll have to find another Nashville celebrity home to take the lead spot in our informal ‘Tour of the Stars Homes’ that we take visitors on when they visit Nashville for the first time. Sadly, Alan Jackson’s plush 19,000 square-foot home is now for sale. His house has been the highlight of our tour for many years.
Darius Rucker Nashville Tennessee Photos – Grand Ole Opry
We saw Darius Rucker for the first time in concert last night. He was having a free show at the Grand Ole Opry — it was part of some promotion with the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. The Darius Rucker concert footage from this particular night airs this Thursday, August 27th on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Here are photos.
Photos Of Chuck Cannon, Lari White And Tom Bukovac At 3rd & Lindsley
We’ve seen Chuck Cannon and Lari White several times before — usually at The Bluebird Cafe. Last night, we were pleasantly surprised to see phenomenal guitarist Tom Bukovac on stage with Chuck. It was a great show with both Chuck and Lari’s bands on stage at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville.
Eric Hutchinson Photos From 3rd & Lindsley In Nashville
Eric Hutchinson played at 3rd & Lindsley, a place that seats less than 300 — which, if you ask me, is the best way to see musicians: up close & personal! Here are my photos and thoughts about Eric Hutchinson’s show in Nashville, Tennessee.
Listening Room Cafe: Photos & Highlights From Nashville’s Live Music Venue In Cummins Station
Here are photos and highlights from the first big show at Nashville’s Listening Room Cafe featuring: Tony Mullins, Bob DiPiero, Chris Wallin, and Aaron Barker ‘in the round’. The Listening Room Cafe recently moved to downtown Nashville, TN after being located in Franklin, Tennessee.
Shawn Mullins, Chuck Cannon & Mac Davis At The Bluebird Cafe… What A Treat!
Last night we got to see Shawn Mullins perform “in the round” at the Bluebird Cafe. What a treat! There’s nothing better than seeing your favorite performers in small settings like such small, intimate places. Along with Shawn Mullins were Chuck Cannon and Mac Davis. I know… what a group! And we had great seats.
The Day Isaac Hayes Came To The Tennessee State Capitol In Nashville
Isaac Hayes died today. Here is my one brush with greatness… the day I met that sharp dressed man named Isaac Hayes.
Actress Sean Young Makes An Appearance On Gone Country 2
Actress Sean Young put on her dancin’ shoes and sang a Country song that she co-wrote with a couple of Nashville songwriters at the season finale of Gone Country 2. The show was taped at the Wildhorse Saloon. Her song was called “Time For The Boy To Grow Up”.
Jermaine Jackson’s Low-Key Performance On Gone Country 2
Jermaine Jackson performed at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville during the final taping for Season 2 of Gone Country. His song was a mellow one. It was called ‘Loving You Is The Natural Thing To Do’. He co-wrote it with Nashville songwriters Billy Lawson and Anthony Smith.
Dierks Bentley: Mr. Sad Country Song Songwriter
The folks at Anheuser-Busch have created a new Bud Light Real Men of Genius ad. This one’s called Mr Sad Country Song Songwriter, and they’ve dedicated it to Dierks Bentley — one of Nashville’s top singers and songwriters! Here is the commercial, along with the words & lyrics.
Lorenzo Lamas: This Hollywood Hunk Has Gone Country!
There are a lot of interesting notes about Lorenzo Lamas and his performance at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville — for the taping of Gone Country 2. For starters, his daughter Shayne Lamas was the lucky bachelorette chosen by Matt Grant on this season’s The Bachelor. And Lorenzo’s ex-wife Shauna Sand was at this show with their little girl.
Mikalah Gordon: From American Idol To Gone Country
The moment Mikalah Gordon stepped on stage at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville for the season finale of Gone Country 2, she had the crowd on their feet and cheers from every corner of the place. Not only was she the ‘hottest’ chic in the competition this year, most of the guys in the front row were convinced she was the hottest thing in the building!
Rocker Sebastian Bach Goes Country On Season 2 Of ‘Gone Country’
Sebastian Bach of Skid Row has been called a lot of things, but I doubt he’s ever been called a Country music singer before! He gave the Country music industry a run for its money recently when he participated in CMT’s reality TV series called Gone Country. We were there & snapped these photos…
New Nashville Star Judges: The Show Airs Mondays On NBC Starting June 9th
I’ll be watching Nashville Star 6 this season. But, oddly enough, I think I’m more interested in seeing the judges than some of the performers themselves! I’m diggin’ the fact that Jeffrey Steele is a judge. Finally… more Jeffrey Steele in the limelight! Here’s more about the Nashville Star judges: John Rich, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jewel, and Jeffrey Steele.
NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick Has Gone Country
Chris Kirkpatrick from NSYNC was the first celebrity performer to appear on stage at the Wildhorse after John Rich did his pre-show for Gone Country 2. The song Chris performed was “That Will Get You By”. He wrote it with the help of Nashville songwriters, Trevor Rosen and Shane (sorry, didn’t catch his last name). Good song!
CMT’s Gone Country 2: Celebrities In Nashville Vying For A Country Music Deal
Last night was the season finale for Gone Country 2. Actually, the series hasn’t even started airing yet on CMT, but they were taping the final episode ‘live’ at the Wildhorse Saloon. We were front & center and captured these photographs of the celebrities performing.
Our Photos From The CMT Music Awards Show
We got tickets to the CMT Awards Show, and we snuck a camera in. Here are the photos we took of the performers at the show — and what each performance was like.
Songwriting Q&A: Facts About Songwriter Credits, Getting Paid & Plugging Songs
Below are some questions I have about the business of songwriting… particularly in the County music industry. See which answers I’ve found along the way. But hopefully, we’ll learn a few things from those of you who actually know these answers firsthand and take the time to chime in in the Comments.
The Professional Songwriters Behind CMT’s Celebrity Songwriting Competition Gone Country
Wondering who penned which songs on CMT’s Gone Country music competition? Here are the professional songwriters — all from Nashville, the celebrities who were responsible for singing their songs, and the title of the songs they wrote for the show Gone Country.
The Hitmen Of Music Row: Jeffrey Steele, Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins, And Craig Wiseman
We knew these guys before they were The Hitmen of Music Row. And thanks to GAC, you probably have a better appreciation for these guys and their music, too. Not to mention their amazing sense of humor! Here’s everything you want to know about The Hitmen of Music Row…
James Otto On GAC Talking About His Song ‘Just Got Started Lovin You’
James Otto is hitting the TV airways this weekend — sitting down with folks at GAC for one-on-one interviews and to talk about his newest video ‘Just Got Started Lovin You’.
Nashville’s Dr. Travis Stork Has A New Book AND A New TV Show!
The Bachelor from Nashville Tennessee, Dr. Travis Stork, has a new book called ‘Don’t Be That Girl’. And he’s got a new TV series too. It’s called ‘The Doctors’. It’s a roundtable discussion, similar to ‘The View’.
What Is Jazz Music?…
Musicians, critics and fans have been fighting over the definition of jazz since its inception in New Orleans back in the 1920s. Here’s a little about the history of jazz music…
Pandora Listeners Get To Know Founder, Tim Westergren, On A Whole ‘Nother Level
I was so eager to go to the Town Hall Meeting in Nashville that was hosted by Pandora’s founder, Tim Westergren. I really enjoy listening to fellow young entrepreneurs tell their stories describing how they managed to make a living out of doing something that they truly love. Here’s what Tim told us about Pandora… the number one streaming radio in the U.S.
John Rich Chooses The Big Winner On CMT’s ‘Gone Country’ Celebrity Reality TV Music Show
It’s really difficult to say from this one instance alone which of the 7 celebrities should be awarded the Country Music record deal. But inquiring minds want to know, so here are my thoughts…
Has Sisqo Gone Country? These Photos Say YES
Yep, even with the ever-popular Thong Song under his belt, it appears that Sisqo is trying to make his break into Country music these days. Here are photos & highlights from Sisqo’s performance at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, where he was one of 7 celebrities competing for a Country music gig.
Maureen McCormick Sings On CMT’s ‘Gone Country’
Who knew that Maureen McCormick could sing?! I mean, other than watching her, as Marsha Brady, perform with her Brady Bunch siblings as The Silver Platters… Remember that episode? Here, Maureen McCormick competes with 6 other celebrities on CMT’s ‘Gone Country’ to see which ONE will be awarded a country music contract.
Kellie Pickler At The Wildhorse Saloon Nashville
Kellie was seated upstairs in the left balcony. I was standing on the far right side of the stage, up front. Nevertheless, I managed to snap a couple of photos of Kellie at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee.
Julio Iglesias, Jr. Steals A Lot Of Girls’ Hearts In Nashville
Julio Iglesias, Jr. has ‘Gone Country’. Now, he’s striving to be the one — of 7 celebs competing for the chance — who is awarded a Country Music deal. Tonight he sang one of the songs that he co-wrote with Nashville songwriters.
Carnie Wilson Sings Sweet Lullabies At The Wildhorse Saloon In Nashville
Carnie Wilson’s baby girl, Lola Sofia, was the subject of the song that Carnie chose to sing onstage at the Wildhose Saloon in Nashville. It’s a song that she co-wrote with Leslie Satcher for the CMT reality TV show called ‘Gone Country’. Here are photos…
Jessica Simpson Moving To Nashville
Get ready for another pop superstar to make their way to Nashville. This time, it’s Jessica Simpson who is packing up and moving to Music City USA. Here’s the scoop…
Dee Snider, Lead Singer Of Twisted Sister, Rocks The Country Music Industry
Is the Country music industry ready for Dee Snider? Is Dee Snider ready for Country music? Those are the questions everyone is asking after the taping of CMT’s newest reality TV show called ‘Gone Country’.
Pictures Of American Idol’s Diana DeGarmo Performing At The Wildhorse Saloon In Nashville
It was obvious that John Rich sees a lot of promise in Diana DeGarmo as a Country music artist. He talked her up big time — not that she needed it — and the big-wigs in the balcony seemed to be overwhelmingly receptive of her as a performer. She had a lot of fan support too.
Bobby Brown Has Gone Country!
One of the most interesting — and surprising — celebrities that appeared at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville for the ‘Gone Country’ taping was none other than Mr. Bobby Brown. What a trip! He was fun to watch, and his song was quite good too.
Gone Country: New CMT Reality TV Series Brings Celebs And Nashville Songwriters Together
We went to the Wildhorse Saloon for the taping of a CMT reality TV series called Gone Country, hosted by John Rich. The celebrities taking part in the show: Bobby Brown of Whitney Houston fame, Carnie Wilson, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Diana DeGarmo from American Idol, Julio Iglesias Jr., Maureen McCormick of Brady Bunch fame, and Sisqo who sings ‘The Thong Song’. Here are some pictures…
Nashville Stars At The Bluebird Cafe
We saw some rising stars at the Bluebird Cafe the other night. Overall, it was a great show. And the best part… you never know which ‘no-name’ you see today is going to be tomorrow’s next big star!
Pictures From The Dierks Bentley Celebrity Motorcycle Ride Today
Pictures and highlights of the 2007 Dierks Bentley Miles and Music for Kids celebrity motorcycle ride. The event took place September 30th in Williamson County Tennessee and ended near milemarker 444 on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
This Little Piggy Goes Home
Perhaps in his attempt to escape the repeated flashes from my camera… the Franklin Pig is moving to greener pastures. Here are details about the humble abode — upon which he graced the front porch for years — that is now up for sale. This is my tribute to one of Franklin’s most noted celebrities… le Pig!
Who Has More Songs In Movies Than Van Morrison?
I cannot believe how many times I’ve been watching a movie at the theater — or on DVD rental — and I’m always pleasantly surprised to hear that yet another Van Morrison song has made it into a popular movie. Here are all the Van Morrison songs that have appeared in movies.
A Review Of Johnny Reid’s ‘Kicking Stones’ CD… It’s Another Good One!
I really like this album. I especially enjoy listening to it when I’m on long drives… like with the top down on the Jeep! Here’s my review, favorite songs from the CD, and some little-known facts about Johnny Reid and his newest album, ‘Kicking Stones’.
Win A Flight of The Conchords Prizepack!
To be eligible for a Flight of the Conchords prizepack, simply post a Comment below telling everyone why you like Bret and Jemaine form Flight of the Conchords.
Photos Of Shawn Mullins At 3rd & Lindsley
Pictures of Shawn Mullins at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, Tennessee, plus information about those cool t-shirts: ‘Nashville is the new LA’!
A Dog’s-Eye View Of Franklin, Tennessee
Ronnie the Collie’ passed through Franklin Tennessee and shares these photos. If he’s not famous yet, he sure will be. Ronnie’s owner, Diana is certainly paving the way for Ronnie The Collie to have a prosperous life that’s filled with fun and adventure! This is one of the most ‘connected’ dogs I’ve ever seen…
Paolo Nutini ‘New Shoes’ Video… Plus More Great Songs & Videos
Here’s my favorite collection of Paolo Nutini music videos… some of his best songs. Enjoy!
