Category Archives: Seen in the City
Live on the Green Kickoff video recap~
Check out our video recap from last Thursday night at Live on the Green. It turned out to be the perfect evening for a night of free music outside of Nashville’s Metro Courthouse.
I caught up with K.S. Rhoads who did a phenomenal job in collaborating with the Nashville Symphony, Grimey, American Bang and some of the latest crazes in food trucks!
Live On the Green’s third season, presented by Lightning 100, will continue Sept. 15 with a live performance by headliner Los Lonely Boys. This week’s performances will kick off a celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. Activities begin at 5 p.m. and live music starts at 6 p.m. with performances by The Kicks and Rumba, both Nashville-based groups.
The Fray play intimate Nashville show~
Rock band The Fray (How to Save a Life) played for an intimate crowd of friends and industry insiders Monday night at Peter Nappi Studio. The band was in Music City to perform a Cumberland Heights benefit at The Ryman Auditorium Tuesday night, but gave the small group of Peter Nappi fans a special show.
The studio space in Germantown houses a leather crafting workshop, custom made boots, bags and other goods. However, the stage inside the warehouse has been used recently to showcase several music events in Nashville and I am told there will be more shows to come.
Check out the space for yourself, it’s pretty darn cool peternappi.com/studio
Photos courtesy of Peyton Hoge
George Jones celebrates star-studded 80th birthday~
Grand Ole Opry star and Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones celebrated his 80th birthday Tuesday night. Festivities kicked off at Rippy’s on Broadway with several industry insiders, chicken wings and a possum cake. His wife Nancy, Travis Tritt, The McClymonts and The Kentucky Headhunters were among those that came out for the party.
From there Jones headed over to the Grand Ole Opry house, where he sat front row for the sold out show. Alan Jackson performed “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and together with Lee Ann Womack sang “Golden Ring.” Jamey Johnson performed “Whose Gonna Fill Their Shoes,” while The Oak Ridge Boys entertained with “Same Ole Me.”
At 80 years young, there is no slowing Jones down. He is still out touring and promoting his latest CD “A Collection of My Best Recollection,” which includes several of his classics like “Why Baby Why,” “White Lightning” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today.”
I caught up with the country star to see what his secret is. Stay tuned for our Yallwire interview!
Rascal Flatts “I Won’t Let Go” #1 party
Rascal Flatts celebrated their 13th #1, “I Won’t Let Go” with a bash at the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville. Yallwire cameras caught the acceptance speeches from the super group and I caught up with songwriter Jason Sellers who talks about the message behind the song.
Katy Perry Seen in the City~
Friday night Katy Perry will take the stage at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, but Thursday the pop sensation was popping around Hillsboro Village. A pal at Posh Boutique says she stopped into the store Thursday and bought a dress, some harem pants, flats, earrings and something for her manager. Apparently Katy stopped across the street first and tried the Indian latte from Hot & Cold. Yum!
After her performance at Bridgestone Arena Friday, Mai will host the Official after party featuring Skeet Skeet with support by; Coach, Hands Off Sam and Kevin Perryman. Hope to see you there!
According to USA Today, Perry’s sophomore album, Teenage Dream, has tied Michael Jackson‘s Bad with five No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Hot 100. One more #1 hit and she will break a record. You go girl!
I must admit, I am pretty excited about going to the show. If you have any celeb sightings you would like to share email me by clicking HERE!!!
Photo from the set of Val Kilmer & Harmony Korine movie~
As I previously posted, Top Gun‘s Val Kilmer and Nashville’s Harmony Korine (Gummo, Kids) have joined forces for their latest film. Here is a photo from the set. Steph spies say Wednesday was a long day of filming at the Brentwood Skate Center.
Val plays a motivational speaker in the flick. Sources say they did several takes, but that Val spewed off his memorized nearly twenty-minute speech without a problem. They also apparently opened the floor for the extras to ask questions. Some asked about his film career while other boasted, ” I want to have your baby.”
Val blogged not long ago mentioning that he will “create an experimental film with Harmony.”
Oh and apparently Val didn’t do any skating!
Thanks to my readers for the tips! If you have any celeb sightings email me by clicking HERE!!!
Val Kilmer & Harmony Korine film in Brentwood~
Top Gun‘s Val Kilmer is filming his latest work near Music City. Steph spies report being on set with the actor Wednesday. Sources say Val is working on a short film in Brentwood (some 20 minutes from Nashville). Nashville’s Harmony Korine (Gummo, Kids) is apparently directing the film.
Val blogged not long ago mentioning that he will “create an experimental film with Harmony.” He also mentioned his roll as a motivational speaker and filming in a roller skating rink.
Hmmm wonder where they could be? Sounds like they are in my old Friday night stomping grounds.
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Ronnie Dunn celebrates 60 million performances~
BMI hosted a party for Ronnie Dunn to celebrate his Harvest of Millionair awards, which recognize the popularity of his deep catalog of songs.
His songwriting catalog has accumulated more than 60-million performances, putting him in the same category as The Bee Gees and Merle Haggard. Ronnie’s pal Kix Brooks was among the music city insiders that came out for the soiree.
Ronnie recently released his first solo album, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with 45,000 albums sold. Dunn spoke with us about his favorite song Neon Moon, his latest single Cost of Livin’ and about finding himself to make the album that he always wanted to. Stay tuned for our interview on Yallwire.
Behind the scenes of Joe Nichols music video “Take It Off”
Show Dog Universal Music recording artist Joe Nichols brought bikini clad ladies and a pool to the middle of downtown Nashville for his latest music video shoot “Take It Off.” Yallwire host Stephanie Langston caught up with the country artist and takes you behind the scenes for the making of the music video.
