Here are photos from the very first Stories Behind The Songs show at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville, TN. Chris Blair is definitely onto something with this type of show. I know we’ll definitely be back to hear more stories behind the songs at The Listening Room Cafe. You never know WHO you’re gonna see there!
Reality TV In Tennessee
Nashville is clearly known for its Country music scene (and other genres as well). But it's also known for being a reality TV hotspot -- there are lots of casting calls for reality TV shows in Nashville, plus a number of shows that are -- or have been -- taped here ("Music City", "Crazy Hearts: Nashville", "Chasing Nashville", "The Private Lives of Nashville Wives", "Junior Doctors", "Cassadee Pope: Frame By Frame", "Thicker Than Water", "Gone Country", "Nashville Star", "Flip or Flop Nashville", "The Willis Family", and "Music City Fix".) Here are our articles about reality shows filmed in Nashville and Country music stars who've been in reality TV shows.
NBC Is Casting Couples In Nashville For ‘The Marriage Ref’ TV Show
NBC is hosting an open casting call in Nashville, Tennessee October 1-2 for their new show created and produced by Jerry Seinfeld called The Marriage Ref. Want to be a contestant on the show?
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…
Best Nashville News Anchors: Who’s Your Favorite Local TV News Personality?
We’ve discussed the best and worst Nashville news channels on TV before. Now let’s see who your favorite TV news anchors are. Vote now!
‘Rubdown’ – A Comedy About The Ups & Downs Of The Spa Business Is Being Filmed In Franklin
Rubdown is a half-hour comedy series that takes you behind-the-scenes with stories inspired by real life situations. The pilot for the show is being filmed in historic Franklin, Tennessee on October 4th and 5th.
HGTV’s ‘Bang For Your Buck’ Show Is Looking For Creative Outdoor Living Spaces In Nashville!
Taping for HGTV’s Bang For Your Buck show in Nashville, TN will begin soon, so if you’re interested, apply immediately! Here are the details to be on the show…
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.
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.
Casting Call: TV Reality Show ‘Jingles’ To Hold Auditions In Nashville This Month
Jingles, a new Reality TV show created by Mark Burnett will begin airing on CBS Sunday, July 27th. The show will feature 8 one-hour episodes. Think you have what it takes to wow Fortune 500 companies with fun jingles for their products? They’re holding auditions for ‘Jingles’ in Nashville at the end of May!
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…
Nashville Star Open Auditions & Casting Call Info
Nashville Tennessee is one of 4 national casting calls for the Nashville Star competition. Which means the Open Call takes place on the first day and Callbacks occur on the second day. For Nashville, the dates are March 21 and 22. Here are all the Nashville Star audition dates, times & places…
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’.
The Best (And Worst) Nashville News Channels On TV
I have some issues with how the news is covered on local television stations. Check out my favorite — and LEAST favorite — Nashville news channels. How would you rate the local news?
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…
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’.
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…
15 Minutes of Fame In Nashville
Are you a singer-songwriter? Have you had your 15 minutes of fame yet? Here’s information about how you can get your next big break. And, if you live in Nashville, it’s a fun thing to do as a spectator, too!
Fun Things To Do In Nashville… Including Reality Con 2007
View all of the FUN details of some unique events taking place in Nashville in the next couple weeks, with special coverage of the Reality TV Convention June 30th and July 1st.
Deal Or No Deal Auditions In Nashville April 28th
Lots of Reality TV contestants have come from the Nashville area. Now’s your chance to get on the TV show Deal or No Deal! The Deal or No Deal casting bus will be at Dave & Buster’s in Nashville, Tennessee on April 28, 2007.
Larry Birkhead Spotted In Franklin, Tennessee With Kate Bosworth
A picture I took of Larry Birkhead with Kate Bosworth outside of the Franklin Cinema in Franklin Tennessee — near Nashville.
Peyton From Tennessee On ‘The Bachelor’
On the first airing of ‘The Bachelor’ — Season 10 — tonight, Peyton was one of the first to receive a rose from Andy Baldwin. While she currently resides in Dallas, Texas Peyton hails from the great state of Tennessee!
Steamy Hot Kissing Commercial For Rembrandt Toothpaste… With Song By Griffin House
It appears that the song that plays in the background of the Rembrandt toothpaste kissing commercial is almost as popular as the commercial itself! It’s a song by Griffin House… here’s more about the song — including a video for the song ‘Waterfall’ — and a video for the Rembrandt commercial, too.
Reality TV Lands In Nashville… BIG Time!
Nashville Tennessee is the place to be if you enjoy Reality TV!… Not only is nearby Brentwood home to one of the most popular Reality TV websites (Realty TV Magazine, led by Joe Blackmon), but Nashville itself will be the site of the first-ever Reality TV Convention June 3-4, 2006. Here’s more…
A Huge List Of Recent And Former Reality TV Show Contestants From Tennessee
If you’re from Tennessee, and you like Survivor, The Apprentice, American Idol, The Bachelor, Nashville Star, The Biggest Loser, and other reality TV shows, then you’ll want to pull for these hometown favorites on popular reality TV shows. Check out all of these Reality TV contestants from Tennessee!
Losers Always Win (…On Reality TV Music Shows Anyway!)
Sometimes it’s actually better to be a loser than a winner. At least on Reality TV shows like American Idol and Nashville Star that seems to be the case. Do you think these guys were losers?… Miranda Lambert, George Canyon, Matt Lindahl, Josh Gracin, Clay Aiken, Kimberley Locke, Diana DeGarmo, Bo Bice… to name just a few.
Nashville Star Season 4 Opener: We Were There
Opening night highlights for Nashville Star season 4. We were there… Here’s what we thought of the contestants: Jared Ashley, Shy Blakeman, Jewels Hanson, Nicole Jamrose, Monique LeCompte, Matt Mason, Kristen McNamera, Casey Rivers, Melanie Torres, and Chris Young.
Local Sighting: The Bachelor’s Travis Stork and Sarah Stone Seen In Green Hills Together
Inside Scoop about The Bachelor’s Dr. Travis Stork and Sarah S. — or Sarah Stone, as she is known here in Nashville — they were spotted together in public!
A Music First: The White Stripes To Perform On The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
The biggest thing I’ve learned about The White Stripes is… Looks can be deceiving! Jack and Meg are two of the most down-to-earth people. Quite contrary to my initial perception of the band. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at The White Stripes band, including some of their songs and videos.
The Rest Of The Story… About Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey is one of the most well-respected voices on radio… here’s ‘the rest of the story’ about Paul Harvey — the man.
The Fair Was Fair…
Here’s our personal review of the Williamson County Fair in Franklin, Tennessee near Nashville — the highlights, and the low-lights. Including photos of some celebrities like George Jones, Sheriff Ricky Headley, Taylor Ware, and Leah Hulan.
‘The Warren Brothers: Barely Famous’… Don’t Miss It On Friday Nights!
Do yourself a favor and reserve your Friday nights for the Warren Brothers. That’s when their show, Barely Famous, airs on CMT each week. I, for one, will be watching — and LAUGHING — at all the crazy antics of Brad and Brett Warren in each episode.
Leah Hulan of Grumpy’s Bail Bonds Is Larger Than Life
From Franklin, Tennessee, Leah Hulan is an icon in Williamson County. Her motto: ‘You ring, we spring!’ Here’s a collection of billboards featuring Leah Hulan and Grumpy’s Bail Bonds… plus, little-known facts about the Grumpy’s girl!
Filming A Hamburger Helper Commercial In Franklin, Tennessee
When I was downtown Franklin, Tennessee the other day, I noticed they were filming a Hamburger Helper commercial for TV! Here are some behind-the-scenes photos…
John Mayer’s TV Show + Photos And Highlights Of John Mayer Performing
Jim and I were flipping through the channels late the other night when we happened upon VH1 where John Mayer walking around the stadium dressed in a Bear costume before one of his concerts, and he was asking people what…
Would The Real Jamie Denton Please Stand Up?
Hmmmm… it seems that hunky hearthrob actor Jamie Denton (aka Mike the plumber from Desperate Housewives) has officially changed his name to James Denton….
Update: Day Two of ‘NO TV’
Here’s a progress report on how our family is adjusting to no more television…
Ashlee Simpson Caught Lip Synching on SNL
I didn’t catch it as it happened on Saturday Night Live this past weekend, but I heard about it on the radio this morning, and found a video clip of the mishap on the Internet……
The Warren Brothers… Great Singers? Brilliant Comedians!
Chances are, you have never heard of the Warren Brothers. In fact, few people have… which is why they’ve created a TV show (on CMT) called “Barely Famous: The Warren Brothers”. Here are my thoughts on the Warren Brothers….
