The new spot will be known for its stuffed burgers. I’m not talking about just stuffed with cheese, but all sorts of spices and fresh ingredients. You really can’t go wrong with any of them, but my two favorites are the Sunday Brunch and Hell’s Kitchen (pictured). Warning you might need a fork to eat one, these suckers are thick and juicy!

The Sunday Brunch is stuffed with onions, Benton’s bacon and smoked gouda cheese then topped with an egg and a maple glaze. This thing is freaking delish. It’s a bit sweet, but has the perfect balance of savory flavors nd is topped with a pretzel bun. I bet this one is a perfect solution to cure a hangover.

The Hell’s Kitchen has a kick! Yes, of course it’s spicy hence the name. This burger is stuffed with jalapeño and habanera chilies, pepper jack and American cheeses and topped with homemade spicy mustard. The mustard has a hint of honey to it, which balances it out to the exact amount of spiciness that my taste buds can handle.

Another top contender is the Balboa. This meat is stuffed with mozzarella, fresh basil, Italian seasoning and topped with homemade marina.

On the side? The have a slew of fresh cut delicious fries to choose from like truffle, parmesan and my favorite the sweet potato (dusted with a secret seasoning that has a hint of nutmeg).

I’m anxious to see the spot make the transformation into a hip burger joint as it axes the Tapas, weeds out the songwriters and covers the walls with pictures of folks biting into juicy burgers. In the meantime, you should still go and try the new menu!

The 2012 festival kicked off with Tennessee in the spotlight. The Nashville rollergirls (Hell or Highwater) skated on to the red carpet keeping things classy in their dresses, I also chatted with Eddie George (He Aint Heavy) and Bill Brummell (Erasing Hate).

Nicole Kidman, Lizzy Caplan, Beth Grant, Carrie Preston, Famke Janssen, Blayne Weaver and Natalie Morales walked the NaFF Red Carpet Saturday. The Evolution of Women Behind the Camera panel saw a sold out crowd as well as the screenings of The Godmother of Rock & Roll, Louder Than Love and Hollywood to Dollywood.

Lee Ann Womack, Mark Chesnutt, Jeannie Seely, Beegee Adair, Mandy Barnett and others came out Wednesday night for Hank Cochran: Livin’ for a Song.

I caught up with my boys Old Crow Medicine Show Thursday night as their film Big Easy Express closed out the week.

The 43rd annual Nashville Film Festival presented by Nissan wrapped with a closing night party at the W.O. Smith School and the announcement that the The Intouchables and Beauty is Embarrassing grabbed the two major Southwest Airlines “Freedom to Choose” Audience Awards.

Check out some of the weeks highlights and interviews in our video above!

Initially known for his role as DJ in Kid Rock‘s Twisted Brown Trucker band, Uncle Kracker made a solo debut with 2001′s “DOUBLE WIDE.” Fueled by his #1 hit, “Follow Me.” He will perform May 8th at the Cannery Ballroom in Nashville with Sonia Leigh and Ty Stone.

I recently interviewed Uncle Kracker at CRS. Check out our interview above and the 7th person to Email me the answer to the following question will win the first pair of tickets.

1. What does he make fun of me for wearing?

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UPDATE: Gloves is correct. Congrats to Monica for winning. Stay tuned there will be 3 more opportunities this week!

2nd day giveaway! Be the 8th person to email me the correct answer to the following question and win!

2. What was he driving when it snowed and he was pulled over in Nashville?

UPDATE: Yukon is correct! Congrats to Ruby for winning. Stay tuned for 2 more opportunities to win this week!

Thursday: 3rd day giveaway! Be the 5th person to email me the correct answer to the following question and win!

3. Uncle Kracker only came to town for one day, because he had to prep for his tour. I asked what can we expect from it. What was his response? Watch the video above for the answer.

Friday Final Question! Be the 7th person to email me the correct answer to the question below and win a pair of tickets to his show. You can find the answer in the video above!

4. How many days did Uncle Kracker have to prep befor heading out on his tour?

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The documentary follows the transformation of a violent Neo Nazi skinhead to a working family man, from the outside in. Bryon Widner’s face, neck and hands were covered with racist tattoos. He undergoes two dozen surgeries at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to remove them. The tattoo removal was just the outward sign of an inner transformation. “Erasing Hate” chronicles both, in a film that takes viewers inside the dark world of racist skinheads, yet offers hope in the story of one man’s struggle to escape a life of addiction, bigotry and hatred.”

I caught up with the director, writer and producer Bill Brummel at this years Nashville Film Festival. He told me Bryon continues to receive threats for leaving the gang and has had to move out of Nashville. Brummelis also under a deadline to raise funds to spread this films message. You can click HERE to help fund the campaign.

Academy-award winning actor Nicole Kidman is among those taking part in a panel discussion Saturday afternoon. Kidman, who produced, in addition to starring in, 2010’s acclaimed “Rabbit Hole,” will join actors-turned-directors Famke Janssen (“Goldeneye,” “X-Men” Trilogy), Carrie Preston (“True Blood,” “Doubt”) and Beth Grant (“Sordid Lives,” “The Artist”), who have all directed films in the festival, for “The Evolution of Women Behind the Camera.” Tickets for the general public are $25 and are available online at nashvillefilmfestival.org.

The red carpet will be rolled out again Saturday night for BRINGING UP BOBBY director Famke Janssen (“Goldeneye,” “X-Men” Trilogy), THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID director Carrie Preston (“True Blood,” “Doubt”) and THE PERFECT FIT director Beth Grant (“No Country for Old Men” “The Artist”); 6 MONTH RULE writer, director and lead actor Blayne Weaver, with cast members Martin Starr (“Party Down”, “Freaks and Geeks”) and Natalie Morales (“Parks and Recreation”, “Wall Street 2″); QUEENS OF COUNTRY’S actress Lizzy Caplan (“Mean Girls,” “The New Girl”) and more.

“BIG EASY EXPRESS” a documentary and concert film featuring Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Old Crow Medicine Show and Mumford & Sons will close out the night with a free showing at Centennial Park.

It’s not too late to buy a week long pass to the festival or you can buy single movie pass tickets. There is also a long list of events going on at some of Nashville’s music venues, visit nashvillefilmfestival.org for more information because there is no way I cold tell you ALL of it!

Things kicked off Monday with soundcheck for We are All for the Hall. I got to chat with Keith & Vince Gill about the 3rd annual event. If you missed my story on WKRN you can see it by clicking here . After our chat I stood beside Charles Kelly of Lady A while Little Big Town sang with Keith & Vince on back up. It was an “only in Nashville” moment indeed.

From there I was off to talk to actress and activist Ashley Judd. Judd looked pretty pink and didn’t shy from reporter questions, despite being bashed earlier by media claiming that her face looked “puffy.” We caught up at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel where she was speaking at the Power of the Purse luncheon. Judd chatted with us about the possibility of another Missing series and how she would have some control over the future content. She also talked about how much she loves fighting in the series and how Yoga helps her with her mean moves. Oh and that her hubby race car drive Dario Franchitti thinks it’s hot!

Tuesday morning, Keith surprised his Monkeyville fan club members at the Country Music Hall of Fame with an acoustic performance. I caught up with some of the fans at the hall. You can watch that story by clicking here!

Tuesday night at the star studded We are All for the Hall benefit, the legendary Merle Haggard and Don Williams made surprise appearances to support the cause. Guests were also surprised when Vince Gill asked Keith to become an official Opry member on stage. You can see highlights of the show by clicking here!

Wednesday night, Bobby Pinson got nearly a dozen of his pals on board to play Lucy’s Country Cafe and raise money for wounded troops. Heidi Newfield, Rhett Akins, Pam Tillis and Jake Owen were among them. Chuck Wicks even made a surprise visit on stage. Stay tuned for my story and performance footage on Yallwire.

Wednesday Keith was at it again, this time celebrating his latest #1 song You Gonna Fly with songwriters Preston Brust, Chris Lucas and Jaren Johnston at Chappy’s on Church. His wife Nicole Kidman also came out for the bash and in true Keith form, he played the song for guests.

Thursday night Hulk Hogan‘s daughter and reality TV star Brooke Hogan was seen hanging with a music row insider. Could this mean there is a country album in the works for Brooke? Hmmmmm… I wouldn’t be surprised. The Hulk himself made an appearance at Direct insurance corporate office in Nashville Friday. Hulk is in town for the Lockdown at Municipal Auditorium Sunday.

Some lucky music fans got to enjoy privately taped shows this week with Kix Brooks and Keith Urban for some upcoming TV shows. Stay tuned!

Thanks to my readers for the skinny. If you see any celebs out and about Email me by clicking HERE!

Vince says he came up with the idea, which benefits the Country Music Hall of Fame, several years ago.

“I said if we could get every artist to play one night for free, think what could happen,” Gill told Nashville’s News 2 at rehearsal Monday.

He said fellow country singer, Urban took the idea to a new level with the annual concert, giving it the visibility needed.

The Australian native said he picked this year’s theme.

“The idea was to really have duos, groups and bands, because there’s been a lot that have emerged from Lady Antebellum to The Band Perry and Thompson Square and I sort of thought this would be a great year to feature that,” Urban explained.

Tuesday night’s concert was previously scheduled for earlier this year, but had to be rescheduled after Urban underwent vocal surgery.

Urban told Nashville’s News 2 since the surgery, his voice has emerged stronger than ever.

“Notes that were really hard for me to, hit high notes are now so easy to hit. I [got to] just bring it down. It’s like re-learning in certain ways to,” he said.

Urban said he will not only use his voice to support the history of country music, but to continue checking items off of his list of things he hopes to accomplish in life.

“Play ‘Jolene’ with Dolly [Parton], check. Play ‘Kiss an Angel Good Morning’ with Charlie Pride, check and to jam with Vince [Gill] and all these people, it’s a blast for me,” he said.

This year’s lineup includes Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert‘s Pistol Annies, Alabama, Alison Krauss and Union Station, The Band Perry and Thompson Square.

Urban also said at rehearsals he promises a couple of surprise Hall of Fame guests.

The first two All for the Hall benefits raised about $1 million.

This year’s show is sold out.

If you don’t see the video above click HERE!

Her plate is full for the year, with a list of plans including a theme park for Nashville, as well as writing and joining park ventures.

Nashville’s News 2 spoke with the queen of country music on Tuesday about one of latest projects, a two disc CD and DVD collection entitled “An Evening with Dolly.”

Check out my interview above or click HERE!