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The Chicks are coming to Bridgestone Arena on September 23. This is a re-scheduled show. The Chicks were to perform on Thursday, July 27th but the show was canceled, just a few hours before showtime, due to illness. MORE BRIDGESTONE NEWS All original tickets will be honored at the rescheduled performances. Wild Rivers will still support the newly rescheduled dates. Tickets available here . After nearly 14 years, The Chicks released their fifth studio album GASLIGHTER to rave reviews in July 2020 via Columbia Records. The 12-track record was co-produced by award-winning singer-songwriter, producer, and close friend of the band Jack Antonoff. Download GASLIGHTER here. Earning universal recognition as the biggest-selling U.S. female band of all time, The Chicks have sold more than 30.5 million albums and are among an elite group of artists and the only female group to achieve multiple “diamond” selling (ten million copies) releases. Counting 13 GRAMMY® Awards, six Bil...

Living legend Dolly Parton took a few moments out of her busy schedule to share a special message with members of The Franklin High marching band. https://dicksoncountysource.com/dolly-parton-shares-message-with-the-franklin-high-marching-band/?feed_id=26212&_unique_id=64f8d58d88606

This holiday season, country music hitmaker Darryl Worley will headline a brand-new, multi-week dinner show residency as part of Gaylord Opryland’s 40th annual A Country Christmas. Known for major hits like “Have You Forgotten?,” “I Miss My Friend,” “Tennessee River Run,” and “Awful, Beautiful Life,” Worley will perform holiday classics and many of his career chart-toppers. Additionally, he’s invited several friends to help ring in the season. The dinner show, titled Darryl Worley & Friends: Home for the Holidays, will feature special guests Lorrie Morgan, The Isaacs, Deana Carter, Billy Dean, Andy Griggs, and Billy Gilman, performing with Worley on select dates. “Christmas has always been a special time for my family,” explains Worley. “Growing up, we never had a lot of excessive things, but my parents made sure Christmas was not just about the presents but about the experience and meaning of the season. I am so grateful to Gaylord Opryland for giving me a chance to share ...

The Powerball® jackpot has grown to an estimated $461 million ($223.5 million cash value) for the Wednesday, September 6, 2023 drawing. The Powerball jackpot rolled after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday, September 4, 2023 – white balls 1, 26, 32, 46, 51, and Powerball 13. About Powerball Powerball holds the current world record for largest national lottery jackpot at $2.04 billion. Powerball celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, and since its first drawing in 1992, the game has helped generate more than $28 billion for good causes supported by U.S. lotteries. More than half of all proceeds from the sale of a Powerball ticket remain in the jurisdiction where the ticket was sold. Powerball ticket are two dollars per play. Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. EST from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallaha...

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, the producers of world-class live events and location-based entertainment experiences, announced the highly anticipated return of Nashville’s ultimate Halloween event, the Nashville Nightmare. The season will kick off on Friday, September 15th, and will be open select nights through Saturday, November 11th. Music City’s premiere haunted house takes visitors through an unforgettable spooky experience that will have them shrieking from thrills and mayhem at every turn. “Nashville Nightmare is celebrating 13 years of fear,” said CEO & Founding Partner Chris Stafford. “With four brand new attraction themes and reimagined add-on experiences, Nashville Nightmare is sure to be the place to celebrate Halloween in Nashville this fall season.” Thrill-seekers looking to celebrate the Halloween season can expect brand new twists on fan-favorite attractions Horror High Homecoming, Vector Research: Alien Threat, Midnight Mortuary: Blood Ritual, pl...

Following his nationwide run of summer tour dates, Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton will continue the Never Say Never Tour with a string of November shows. The tour kicks off in Louisville, Kentucky at The Louisville Palace and includes stops at Austin, Texas’s Moody Theater, Birmingham, Alabama’s BJCC Concert Hall, Nashville, Tennessee’s Ryman Auditorium on November 22. MORE RYMAN AUDITORIUM NEWS “I wanted to thank all who came to the Never Say Never tour this summer. I can’t thank you enough for your love and encouragement at every show!” says Frampton. “*Breaking news* I am going to be continuing the tour in November. I’m just a glutton for enjoyment and hope you can come see us.” Tickets available at frampton.com . The upcoming performances add to yet another landmark year for Frampton, whose spring tour announcement was unexpected by fans. The legendary musician announced a farewell tour four years ago after a diagnosis of the degenerative disease in...

The Nashville Symphony has recently announced eight presentations and concerts with the Orchestra showcasing a diverse range of genres: hip-hop legend Common will appear with the Nashville Symphony on Friday, October 6; pop icon and Backstreet Boy Nick Carter performs on Saturday, October 7; Simply The Best: The Music of Tina Turner, a tribute to the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” with the Nashville Symphony on Tuesday, October 17; soul icons Peabo Bryson and Jeffrey Osborne perform on Tuesday, November 21; classic hits performed by original band members and rare video recordings for John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Celebration with the Nashville Symphony on Tuesday, November 28; Drew and Ellie Holcomb return with their annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 21; the blockbuster hit movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest with Nashville Symphony performing the score live-to-film on Thursday, January 18 and Friday, January 19, 2024; and the one-and-only Smokey Robinson per...

Earlier this summer, Country Music Hall of Fame member Ronnie Milsap revealed his final Nashville concert, a special tribute event taking place October 3 at Bridgestone Arena. Milsap recently announced 11 additional artists who will join the lineup to salute the musical icon as he closes this chapter of his legendary career. Newly-announced guest entertainers are Trace Adkins, Ricky Skaggs, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ray Stevens, Pam Tillis, The Gatlin Brothers, Hunter Hayes, Mark Wills, The McCrary Sisters, The Los Lonely Boys and Elizabeth Cook. “I’m so excited about my last show in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena and the amazing lineup of artists,” says Milsap. “I love Nashville and the amazing career my fans have given me. ‘I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!’ Please join me. It will be a very special night.” MORE BRIDGESTONE ARENA NEWS Previously-announced performers include Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Scotty McCreery, Tracy L...

The hills are alive with The Sound of (Black) Music! Experience Rodgers and Hammerstein’s songs in a unique way during this one-night-only concert at Tennessee Performing Arts Center‘s Polk Theater on Oct. 13. Tickets on sale now at TPAC.org , by phone at 615-782-4040 and in person at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. Patrons are encouraged to have tickets delivered to the TPAC Concierge App. MORE TPAC NEWS Recognized among the “Best Theater of 2021″ by The New York Times, The Sound of (Black) Music is a vibrant concert reimagining of a musical classic through a utopian, Afrofuturistic lens full of love. Cherished songs such as “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” are recast through a Black roots music kaleidoscope of jazz, gospel, blues, soul, funk and Afrobeat. The Sound of (Black) Music is presented by Electric Root, a nationwide curator, producer and facilitator focused exclusively on Black roots music in the performing a...

Lukas Nelson and his longtime band, POTR, will embark on a headline tour this fall including a show at The Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, November 8th. Tickets on sale now. Details can be found at www.lukasnelson.com/tour . Additionally, the official music video for “All For Winds,” a song from Nelson’s acclaimed new album, Sticks and Stones, recently debuted. Lovingly created by his brother, Micah Nelson, the video is filled with illustrations that pay tribute to the beauty and nature of Maui, where Nelson spends much of his time. Self-produced by Nelson and POTR, Sticks and Stones was released last month on 6ACE Records/Thirty Tigers and is currently top 5 on the Americana Albums charts (stream/purchase here). With the record, Nelson continues to garner success at radio as his single, “Sticks and Stones,” is currently #1 on the Alt Country chart and top 10 on the Americana Singles chart. This follows Nelson’s previous single, “More Than Friends” featuring Lainey Wilson...

The Nashville Symphony announced that Nepalese-American designer Prabal Gurung will headline the 2024 Symphony Fashion Show, an annual spring fundraising event that benefits the Orchestra’s education and community engagement programs. Gurung will showcase styles from his Fall/Winter 2024 collection on the runway at the fashionable fundraiser, scheduled for April 23, 2024, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Co-chairs for the 2024 Symphony Fashion Show are Emily Humphreys and Tracy Frist. “We are thrilled to welcome Prabal Gurung as our featured designer for the 2024 Symphony Fashion Show,” said co-chairs Emily Humphreys and Tracy Frist. “For nearly two decades, the Symphony Fashion Show has presented work from the world’s most innovative and noteworthy designers, and Prabal is no exception. He is a brilliant designer, as well as a generous humanitarian, and we are honored for him to showcase his beautiful collection at Schermerhorn Symphony Center at an event that helps raise critica...

Here’s new music to take a listen to this week, some from familiar artists and others are artist you might want to explore. Cruz Contreras [caption id="attachment_24873" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo from Cruz Contreras[/caption] Black Lillies frontman Cruz Contreras will release his solo debut album later this month. Ahead of the release,“Stop Giving Your Heart Away" is out now. A song he says "tell(s) a story of change through the heartbeat-pulse of a song." Take a listen here.  Blessing Offor [caption id="attachment_24874" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo from Blessing Offor[/caption] Singer/multi-instrumentalist Blessing Offor has released My Tribe (Extended Edition) – a deluxe delivery of his debut album. The four-time Dove Award Nominee has included three brand-new tracks – “Good Good,” “Amen,” and “Same Clouds” – that embody numerous aspects of Blessing’s songwriting, in...

Here are six live shows to check out this week. Lil Baby [caption id="attachment_24914" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo from Bridgestone Arena[/caption] Saturday, September 9, 7 pm Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville Lil Baby has announced a 32-stop national tour stopping in Nashville this week in support of his most recent album, It’s Only Me (Quality Control Records/Motown) which was released in October of 2022. Find tickets here.  Tenacious D [caption id="attachment_24915" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo courtesy of TenaciousD -Travis Shinn[/caption] Thursday, September 7, 8 pm FirstBank Amphitheater, 4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin Tenacious D – comprised of Jack Black and Kyle Gass just announce the expansion of their Spicy Meatball Tour in select cities across the United States this fall including Franklin. Find tickets here.  Ray LaMontagne [caption id=...

Begun in 1924 as a means of preserving the county’s rich agricultural history, the Dickson County Fair has become a fun event for families and a means to educate the public about agriculture and how food is brought to market.   This year the fair offers carnival rides, livestock shows, pageants, food, a demolition derby, a jump and run, a truck pull, and lots of vendors.   The Fair began Thursday, August 31 and runs through September 4. Here's what's in store for the rest of the fair. Forty Dollar Car Load Day will take place on Sunday September 3. This is an extraordinary savings. Gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and rides start at noon. The $40 will pay for everyone in your car, pick-up truck or van, as well as all rides, and parking for the day. The gates close at 4:00 p.m. and reopen at 5:00 p.m. with regular admission charges, unless you have a hand stamp from earlier in the day, then admission will be half price. In the evening, the exhibits will open at 5:00 p...

Country music’s most famous show is set to celebrate its 98th birthday with four nights of shows celebrating Women of Country Music October 4 – 7. Opry member Lauren Alaina and CMA/ACM reigning female vocalist winner and Opry NextStage alum Lainey Wilson are among those set to kick off the week at the Wednesday Night Opry Oct. 4. Opry star Crystal Gayle will serve as spotlight artist as Opry Country Classics celebrates Queens of Country Thurs., Oct. 5. The Opry’s birthday weekend is set to include a special performance and fan Q&A event in the Opry House’s Studio A featuring fan favorites Chapel Hart saluting their female country music heroes Saturday at 1pm. The Birthday Week will conclude with CMA/ACM award-winner Sara Evans’ official Opry induction and two shows Saturday evening. THE LATEST GRAND OLE OPRY NEWS Fans are also invited to the Opry Plaza for free live music and family-friendly activities to celebrate the Opry’s birthday on Friday evening, Oct. 6, and all-...

Luke Bryan is preparing a tasty encore after fans went “nuts” for Fendt & Luke Bryan’s Boldly Grown Popcorn last summer. This year, they will bring you Fendt & Luke Bryan’s Boldly Grown Peanuts , a limited-edition packaged snack that includes peanuts harvested by Fendt farmers. The snack was inspired by Bryan’s Georgia upbringing as the son of a peanut farmer and his love for his Fendt ®  724 Vario ® tractor. There are three flavors - honey roasted, down south dill, and sizzlin sriracha. Bryan shared on social media, “Let the good times roll. Fendt & Luke Bryan’s Boldly Grown Peanuts go on sale August 31! Inspired by my Georgia roots and sourced from the finest Fendt farms.” Once the limited supply of  Boldly Grown Peanuts  sells out, Fendt will donate $50,000 to the National FFA Organization, the premier youth organization that prepares members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. Fendt donated $25,000 last ye...

As summer fades into fall, it is the perfect time to watch a classic summer film that makes one think of love, coming of age, and facing fears. There is something about the end of summer that makes one think of slowing down and enjoying simpler times, enjoying life, having a good laugh, and, of course, sometimes, it is about kicking alien butt. Here are 15 movies made between 1953 and 1996 that are perfect at catching that summer vibe. There are many others, but these are some classic pics. Roman Holiday (1953)  A romantic romp taking place in Rome, it tells the tale of princess Ann, played by Audrey Hepburn, who is overwhelmed by her suffocating touring schedule and takes off on a free evening after taking a sedative her doctor gave her. She is discovered asleep on a park bench by American reporter Joe Bradley, played by Gregory Peck, who takes her back to his apartment for safety only to discover she is royalty. Romance gets in the way of the exclusive interview he promis...

The "Margaritaville" singer has died. Jimmy Buffet was 76 years old. On social media, his passing was announced. Stating, "Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs." It continued,"He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many." No cause of death was revealed nor was is shared where he died. Buffet was born on Christmas Day, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He began his musical career in Nashville where he released a country album titled "Down To Earth" in 1970. When the album didn't succeed he moved to Key West where he developed his musical style with beachy, island focused tunes. "Margaritaville" was released in 1977 and charted in the top ten. Other big hits for Buffet included "Cheeseburger in Paradise," "A Pirate Looks at Forty," "Treat Her Like a Lady." Buffe...

Reelgood released its top ten streaming titles this week. Highlights for this week. Only Murders in the Building dropped to second place this week. Disney + Ahsoka took the top spot this week. Dark Winds moves to the last spot on the list. Here are the top ten title this week.  https://dicksoncountysource.com/looking-for-something-to-stream-here-are-the-top-ten-titles-this-week-august-21-2023/?feed_id=26012&_unique_id=64f33a4578806

“Stand By Your Man” may have been written by Tammy Wynette, but it was Nancy Jones who stood by George Jones for more than 30 years and helped save his life from cocaine addiction, alcoholism, and other abusive and self-destructive behaviors. In Playin’ Possum: My Memories of George Jones , readers get an intimate look at country music legend George Jones through the eyes of his wife of 30 years. Ask anyone who knows country music, “Who was the GOAT—the greatest of all time?” and the answers will inevitably lead to George Jones. Millions of people know the name of the iconic country music artist, George Jones, but few people know that behind the man and his golden voice was a strong, feisty woman who not only saved his life from cocaine addiction, alcoholism, and other abusive and self-destructive behaviors, but also was instrumental in saving his soul. Legends, half-truths, and downright lies abound about the iconic singer, but what secrets do people not know about him? Wha...