View Larger Map Local Nashville Music Scene Nashville, known as "Music City," is the country music capital of the world and home of The Grand Ole Opry. Many country artists live and record in Nashville. One of the hotspots for rising talent is Music Row. In 2009 the metro area had a population of over 1 and a half million. Notable artists from the area include Carlene Carter, Billy Ray Cyrus, Diamond Rio, Big & Rich, Restless Heart, Lonestar, Paramore, Dobie Gray, Lorrie Morgan, The Dead Weather and Pirates of the Mississippi. Campuses include Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. The local music scene is covered by The Tennesseean and Nashville Scene. Jacklyn North * Joshua Adams * Little Texas * Darnell Levine * Wyatt Turner * Amanda Shires * Roman Candle * Johanna Jacobsen * © Playlist Research. All rights reserved. |