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Celebrity Homes In Nashville: Here’s the Map You Need!

Ever found yourself wondering where do country stars live in Nashville, or where do celebrities live in Nashville in general? Well, we’ve totally got the inside scoop and lucky for you, we’ve dug deep to get you all the best deets on your favorite celebrity homes in Nashville.

So, the truth of the matter is that when it comes to celebs, most celebrity homes in Nashville are actually in Brentwood or Franklin, TN. These are two of the most affluent suburbs in the Nashville area.

PSST –   If you’re looking to get even more juicy bits on celeb homes in Nashville, check out our “Where the Stars Live in Nashville map”! This awesome tool was created to give you guys a detailed listing map of country stars homes in Nashville.

So if you’ve ever found yourself wondering, What is Taylor Swift’s address in Nashville? We’ve got the hook up for you. Totally not creepy, just expressing our love of celebrity culture!

Nashville Celebrity Homes Map

Looking for the REAL star tour of Nashville? Want to avoid tourist traps? You’re in the right place and won’t regret our expertly curated tour!

This tour takes you through everything from Downtown Nashville’s celebrity-owned hot spots to the massive estates of the stars. From the heart of Nashville to Brentwood and Franklin, there are over 80 current and former celebrity homes on the tour.

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• 84+ Verified Celebrity Homes
• 40 Proven Celebrity Hot Spots and Attractions
• Easy to Follow PDF Tour Emailed to You
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Nashville Celebrity Homes

Keith urban and nicole kidman.

Located in the Green Hills / Belle Meade area of Nashville, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman live in an exclusive gated community called Northumberland. The paid $3.47 million for the 12,582 square foot home in 2008. It’s an incredibly regal home, based on the listing photos, with a huge tennis court and pool out back. There appears to also be a private creek of sorts. #Fancy!

Check out Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman House Photos here!

Believe it or not, Big Kenny designed and built what he calls “Chateau di Amore” to be the absolute ideal home.  It was last listed at $10 million and is an insane 18,449 square feet, complete with 8 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 3 half baths, and a gorgeous in-home studio. The backyard patio and pool are perfection, complete with perfectly manicured gardens, a saloon style bar and literally too much to even go into full detail. But, if you’d like the visual scoop, you can check it out for yourself and feel the full thrust of your life’s failure here: Big Kenny House Photos and Address.  

Check out Big Kenny House Photos here!

You can pretty much sum up the second half of Big & Rich’s estate with one phrase: “Mt. Richmore”. After all, that’s what it says on the entrance gate. Gotta love a guy with a sense of flair. “Massively extravagant” as Taste of Country called it is quite right. This 20 room, 17,081 square foot mansion is complete with 5 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, an elevator, a guitar-shaped pool, guitar-shaped toilet seat covers, and a private club with its own musical stage that is a whopping 4,000 square feet all on its own.

Check out John Rich House Photos here!

Reba McEntire

This country legend’s former home is 12,819 square feet and located in Lebanon, which is just about a 45-minute ride just east outside of Nashville. When I say it’s the most beautiful home I’ve laid my eyes on thus far – I mean it. The courtyard and manicured gardens, the spiral staircase, the gorgeously carved wooden accents, the granite kitchen walls – the fame of it all. There’s also a pool, a tennis court, and a dock out back as it sits just on the water. But the master bathroom, LAWD honey child. Regal. Reba sold it in 2017 for $3 million and it’s actually an event space now.

Check out Reba McEntire House Photos here!

Jake Owen’s former pad was located in Kingston Springs which is just about 23 miles southwest of Nashville. This is rustic luxe at its best. This 4,918 square foot home has 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 half bath. It comes with a chef kitchen, a workout room, an elevator, a recording studio, a tiki bar and is sitting on over 7 wooded acres. Oh, and it is also the former home of country music legend Loretta Lynn!

Check out Jake Owen House Photos here!

Miranda Lambert

Lambert’s beautiful rustic home hidden away in Williamsport just under 60 miles south of Nashville, is a beautiful, serene little getaway that cost her $3.4 million in 2015. Mounted stag heads. Check. Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Check. Guesthouse. Check. Outdoor firepit. Check. Personal lake. Check. This place is understated luxury at its best. The interior is nothing to go crazy over but she’s got her name all over it. The entire property as a whole makes you feel like you’re having an indefinite stay at a sleep-away summer camp. In a good way.

Check out Miranda Lambert House Photos here!

Kelly Clarkson

Clarkson’s 20,000 square foot, manor home is located in Hendersonville just 20 miles north of Nashville. With it comes 6 acres of land, 7 bedrooms, 8 full baths, and 3 half baths. Three words: Gorgeous, stately, sophisticated. The foyer is absolutely to-die-for with a double spiral staircase and the kitchen has a rustic Restoration Hardware vibe. There’s also a gorgeous back balcony that leads down to a beautiful outdoor pool area, a volleyball pit, and the most adorable wooden playground for the kiddos.   She’s been trying to sell it for quite a while. As of this post, it’s listed at $8.75 million.

Check out Kelly Clarkson House Photos here!

Todd Chrisley

This $1.6 million 4-bedroom, 6 bath, 5,229 square foot home is kind of like the quintessential country family dream home. The gorgeous spiral staircase, the marble fireplaces, countertops, and showers – dear Lord baby Jesus. Everything in this house is beautifully crafted using superior materials — nothing insanely over-the-top or too extravagant – just modest luxury. I mean, really, it’s kind of like everything you would expect for Todd Chrisley’s home.  

Check out Todd Chrisley House Photos here!

Martina McBride

Ms. McBride’s home is like a little desert oasis hidden in the city. I mean, the interior is to-die-for. Literally. Elegant luxury at its best and I CANNOT get over the art deco bar. The exterior is breathtakingly beautiful and includes a courtyard, an outdoor patio with a stone fireplace and probably the most gorgeous pool you’ve ever seen complete with a waterfall and lush, perfectly manicured greenery.

Check out Martina McBride House Photos here!

What country stars live in Brentwood, TN?

Dolly parton.

The Zillow pic does not do it justice people. Parton’s Brentwood home is absolutely stunning. I love a good upper-level patio and well-manicured gardens and this estate just meets it all. There’s a huge tennis court on the property, guest homes, a gazebo, a gorgeous pond and the longest driveway you’ve ever seen in your life. Plus, it’s uber private and a perfect fit for my all-time favorite country singer, ever.

Check out Dolly Parton House Photos here!

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

Five bedrooms, 10 baths, and a whopping 22,426 square feet. Holy moly. But could we really expect anything less for the king and queen of country? I mean this thing is MEGA. Like, I’m talking compound, mega, not just your everyday McMansion mega.  You know how big it is? You could literally fit the neighbor’s mansion inside their backyard/pool area.

Check out Tim McGraw & Faith Hill House Photos here!

So, for those of you who are presently unaware, Jack White is my future ex-husband. He may not be aware of that yet, either, but minor details, folks. So the king of rock (yes I said it!!) has an amazing 18,490 square foot house located in Nashville complete with a huge outdoor pool, a wrap-around porch, an adorably quaint back patio and a fire engine red guest house? Studio? I’m not sure. He’s notoriously private so don’t hold your breath on the interior pics.

Check out Jack White House Photos here!

Amy Grant and Vince Gill

Six bedrooms, 6 baths and 10,377 square feet of pure country luxury, y’all. This house is gorgeous. Nothing spectacular on the outside in terms of design, but just all-around beautiful and I am dying for the front patios on every level. I mean this thing is insane. Two huge parking lots on the property as a well as a gorgeous outdoor pool and what looks like a golf course! Yass kween! They are the cutest.

Check out Amy Grant & Vince Gill House Photos here!

Hillary Scott-Tyrell and Chris Tyrell

This 6-bedroom, 6 bath, 7,851 square foot home is situated in Brentwood and estimated at $2.3 million. It just screams southern country comfort living and is wonderfully stately and demure. The wrap-around patios are to-die-for and the backyard boasts a gorgeous pool area with beautifully manicured gardens. The interior is beautifully done and the home comes complete with a home theater and billiard room.

Check out Hillary Scott-Tyrell House Photos here!

Taylor Swift

Our girl’s gated country estate is located in Forest Hills, TN, which is just next to Brentwood, just outside of Nashville. Vaulted ceilings in the formal living room, a den, a study, a terrace room, guest suites, and a gorgeous outdoor patio and pool area.  There’s also a beautiful fountain and lit columns in the backyard. It’s quaint for Taylor, but it’s classy, it’s understated, and it’s secluded – which is just what our gal needs.

Check out Taylor Swift Nashville House here!

TAYLOR’S PENTHOUSE

Taylor also owns a penthouse in the heart of the city. It’s where she spends most of her time, according to reports and paparazzi photos of her on the balcony 😉

Check out Taylor Swift Nashville House – The Penthouse  here!

Sheryl Crow

Purchased in 2011 for $3.6 million, Crow’s country estate was covered in Country Living and is literally just to die for. It’s not that the house is insanely remarkable in any way, it’s that this woman’s got a major knack for interior décor and I’m literally dying over it.

I mean she’s got it all – a  huge collection of antique books, vintage signage EVERYWHERE and even these super cute vintage tea caddies she discovered in a flea market in Franklin.

There’s also a beautiful piano room (of course there is) with a gorgeous grand piano and a separate barn studio where she records her music (with her 31 guitars). She also created a saloon downstairs but that’s not the killer y’all. To top it all off – she literally built her own church on her own property as a little safe haven and decorated it with her collection of religious statues, figurines, glass cloches, vintage suitcase, and oil portraits.

We would expect nothing less.

Check out Sheryl Crow House Photos here!

What country music stars live in Franklin, TN?

The king and queen of Country actually have a second estate in Franklin as well which sits on 753 acres of land. The entire estate boasts a whopping four residences in total, as well as a 12-stall barn complete with a caretaker’s apartment and various historic features throughout the homes.

Wynonna Judd

The Judd’s are an interesting bunch and generally remain pretty private, so it only makes sense that Wynonna’s home would be situated on a highly secluded plot of land. The ranch-style residence is gated and the home clocks in at a whopping 10,621 square feet.

Check out Wynonna Judd House Photos here!

Naomi’s Franklin, TN home includes a great room with gorgeous wood paneling and copper ceiling details. The interior, in general, is full of natural light which in combination with the vaulted ceilings gives it a beautifully airy ambiance. There’s also an office room full of the various awards the family has won over the years.

Check out Naomi Judd House Photos here!

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler

This $5.4 million home boasts 10,307 square feet, 8 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms. The farmhouse style mansion sits on 10 acres of land and features a gorgeous wrap-around patio. The interior includes a study and displays beautiful rustic details with tons of natural lighting. It’s regal, it’s elegant, it’s stately and comes complete with a barn and beautifully serene pond.

Check out Kristin Cavallari House Photos here!

DeMarco Murray

The former running back for the Tennessee Titans owns a home in Franklin currently being listed for $3.29 million. This French manor-style home features beautifully manicured garden and a gorgeous outdoor pool area. The interior includes a theater room, a large outdoor pool, a grand entry, a game room, a spa bath, a coffee bar, six bedroom suites, seven full bathroom suites, three half baths, and an elevator. It clocks in at 9,600 square feet.

Check out DeMarco Murray House Photos here!

Brad Paisley

The Paisley’s boast a gorgeous two-story log cabin style home complete with beautiful stone fireplaces, a den and an attached garage measuring in at 1,568 square feet. The size in total of the residence clocks in at respectable 11,130 square feet.

Check out Brad Paisley House Photos here!

Carrie Underwood

There’s something about Franklin that keeps pulling Ms. Underwood back. America’s sweetheart purchased a relatively modest 3,099 square foot home with 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a half-bath in Franklin, Tennessee for $384,000 a few years back. She eventually sold that one and built a custom estate with her hubby Mike Fisher situated on 400 acres of land in the area.  

Below is a video of the massive home they are building, courtesy of MEGA via DailyMail. As this is being built they are living in a neighboring barn/cottage-style home on the property, which you can see here:  Carrie Underwood House Photos !

Ronnie Dunn

The other half of Brooks & Dunn owns a beautiful 6-bedroom, 7 bathroom farm manor that’s been coined as “Parkview Farm”. The home itself is 10,898 square feet and sits on 16 acres of land, worth an approximate $8.9 million. There’s also a 4,000 square foot guest house, a greenhouse, a spa, a horse barn, a pool, and a riding ring.

Check out Ronnie Dunn House Photos here!

Jason Aldean

This country king found his home in Columbia, TN – about 45 miles south of Nashville. The rustic estate sits on 120 acres of land and includes a bowling alley, in-law quarters, an outdoor entertainment area, a pool area, and a 10,000 square foot horse facility. The home itself is 9,000 square foot and includes 6 bedrooms and 8.5 baths. He had it listed for $7.875 million for quite some time and finally sold it for $7 million in early 2019.

Check out Jason Aldean House Photos here!

So, how many country singers live in Nashville, TN, you ask? Pretty much all of them.  

To explore more via our map, all you’ve got to do is go to Velvet Ropes and drag the map over to Nashville, and the fun begins!

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Nashville Homes of the Stars – tickets, prices, timings, what to expect

If you want to take a trip around the homes of some of the biggest stars in the music industry, then the Nashville Homes of the Stars tour is just for you!

Nashville is home to some of the biggest names in country music, and most of these celebrities have their abodes in the most scenic, rich, and secluded neighborhoods.

These incredible regal homes will take your breath away with their sheer beauty! 

Huge tennis courts, pools, bars, and even private creeks – these celebrity homes boast all these amenities and more!

This article covers everything you should know before booking tickets for the Nashville Homes of the Stars tour. 

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The 2-hour narrated sightseeing bus tour through Nashville’s lovely neighborhoods will take you through the homes of music superstars like Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and more. 

Get fascinating insights from your expert guide and soak in the glamor of Music City’s star-studded lifestyle as you travel in the air-conditioned bus. 

You’ll also see some of the city’s most famous landmarks, like the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry House.

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You can purchase Nashville Homes of the Stars tour tickets online.

Online tickets tend to have exciting discounts on original prices.

Nashville Homes of the Stars tour allows only a limited number of tickets daily, so booking in advance helps avoid last-minute disappointment.

When you book early, you get your preferred time slot. You can book either a morning or afternoon tour.

Go to the Nashville Homes of the Stars tour ticket booking page , select the preferred date and number of tickets, and buy the tickets immediately!

After the purchase, you will receive the tickets in your email. 

There is no requirement to bring any printouts. 

On the day of your visit, you can walk in and show the ticket on your smartphone to your guide and join the group.

Nashville Homes Of The Stars Bus Tour with 30+ Celebrity Homes tickets costs US$65 for visitors above 12 years.

Entrance tickets for children between four and 11 years old cost US$33, and infants up to three years can get in for free.

Discover Nashville’s celebrity homes on a 2-hour driving sightseeing tour.

See over 30 stars’ homes, including Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, Dolly Parton, and Garth Brooks, while enjoying insightful commentary from your expert guide. Remember that the celebrity homes seen are subject to change.

You will also pass through the State Capitol building, Second Avenue National Register Historic District, Ryman Auditorium, and Fort Nashborough.

Experience the allure of Music City’s elite neighborhoods in one exciting trip.

Ticket Prices

Adult Ticket (13+ years): US$65  Child Ticket (4 to 12 years): US$33 Infant Ticket (up to 3 years): Free 

Save time and money! At just US$81, you can buy a Nashville sightseeing Day Pass , valid for 4 consecutive days, that allows you access to a customized itinerary of attractions in Nashville. Enjoy up to 58% off admission at numerous exciting attractions, including the Johnny Cash Museum and the renowned Country Music Hall of Fame.

The meeting point might be different for all tours. However, the Riverfront transit stop is often the starting point as it is conveniently accessible by public and private transportation.

The riverfront transit stop is only 3 minutes from the Broadway Ave & 3rd Ave WB bus stop (Buses: 64, 93).

The riverfront transit stop is only a minute from the Broadway Ave & 2nd Ave N WB bus stop (Bus: 93).

By Train 

The meeting point of this tour, the Riverfront transit station, can also be reached by train (No. 90).

If you’re driving by car, turn on Google Maps and get started!

For information regarding the nearest parking lot, click here .

The Homes of The Stars Tour, Nashville, offers two options: morning departure and afternoon departure. 

The morning tour starts at 11.30 am, and the afternoon departure begins at 2.30 pm.

The best time to experience the tour is the earliest time slot available to you while booking the show, i.e., 11.30 am. 

You can avoid the crowd and have a peaceful day out. 

Planning your visit on weekdays is better as weekends attract more visitors. 

The Nashville Homes of the Stars bus tour takes approximately 2 hours.

We advise you to be at the starting point 10 to 15 minutes earlier than the tour starting time to avoid the last-minute rush.  

Here are some frequently asked questions about the Nashville Homes of the Stars tour.

The 2-hour narrated sightseeing bus tour takes you through Nashville’s scenic neighborhoods.   You will see the homes (both past and present) of over 30 country music superstars, such as Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and more. 

The tour also passes famous landmarks like the Second Avenue National Register Historic District, the State Capitol building, Fort Nashborough, and the Ryman Auditorium.

Booking tickets in advance to secure your spot is highly recommended. The Home of the Stars tour in Nashville is popular, and reserving your tickets ensures guaranteed entry.

You’ll board a comfortable, air-conditioned motor coach for the tour.  An expert guide will provide running commentary, sharing interesting insights about the celebrities’ homes and the city’s history. The tour allows you to view the stars’ homes from the bus.

While the Homes of the Stars Nashville tour typically includes over 30 celebrity homes, the list of homes may be subject to change. The availability of certain celebrity homes may vary based on privacy and other factors.

The tour begins and ends at 108 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, at the Riverfront Train Station.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and ADA-compliant vehicles are available upon providing a 48-hour notice.

The tour requires good weather conditions. You’ll be offered an alternative date or a full refund in case of poor weather.  Additionally, the tour has a minimum number of travelers, and if it’s canceled for not meeting the minimum, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.

The tour is suitable for all ages.  Children can join the tour, and infants can sit on laps during the ride.

Nashville Sightseeing Day Pass allows you to combine this celebrity homes tour with other exciting attractions, escape games, city tours, and visits to famous landmarks like Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage and Madame Tussauds. 

The Nashville Sightseeing Day Pass remains valid for a year from the date of purchase.  You can choose a pass for 1, 2, 3 or 4 consecutive days, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace.

You should cancel your tickets at least 24 hours before your visit to get a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be refunded.

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Homes of the Stars Bus Tour - Tour Celebrity Homes in Nashville, TN 2024 Schedule

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Many of country music's hottest stars call Nashville home, and this tour will take you through many of their neighborhoods as well as other Nashville hot spots. This narrated motorcoach tour will take you by the front doors of stars like Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Martina McBride and the former homes of legends like Hank Williams, Tammy Wynette and Webb Pierce. 

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The 15 best nashville tours of 2024: music, food & more.

Engage with the city's country roots on one of these tours.

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While country music may immediately come to mind when you think of Nashville, this popular city offers plenty more in the way of activities and entertainment, from breweries to nightlife to outstanding cuisine. By picking the right tour, you'll be able to experience whatever side of the Music City you'd like to see. U.S. News identified 15 of the best Nashville tours using traveler opinion and expert input. No matter which one you pick, you're in for a great time.  

iRide Nashville – Downtown Tour Experience

Price: From $75 Duration: 2.5 hours

On this tour, you'll roll through 5 miles of downtown Nashville on a Segway and pass key sights, such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Tennessee Capitol and Bicentennial Mall. Reviewers say tour guides are friendly, and the Segways provide a quick way to orient yourself with the city and see the sights. Travelers say this tour is especially appropriate for first-time visitors to Nashville.

Tours run at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily. Before the tour, guides will give a 30-minute training session on how to safely operate a Segway. Participants must be at least 12 years old. The company also offers an hourlong Music City Snapshot tour through Nashville's entertainment district.

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NashTrash Tours – The Jugg Sisters Original Tour

Price: From $50 Duration: 2 hours

For a tour that combines sightseeing in downtown Nashville with a heavy dose of comedy, consider the Jugg Sisters Original Tour. As you travel aboard the company's big pink bus, the Jugg Sisters will entertain you with improv comedy, funny stories and trivia about country music's famous stars. During the tour, you'll pass top Nashville attractions like the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Reviewers – some of whom are locals – say they laughed until they cried and would take the tour again.

The tour, which runs multiple times weekly at 11 a.m., frequently sells out, so book well in advance. Children younger than 15 are not allowed to participate in the tour due to the mature nature of the jokes (this includes infants). NashTrash Tours also offers two other tours, including one that focuses on the newer side of Nashville.

Really Entertaining Tours – Live Nashville! Walking Tour

Price: From $25 Duration: 2 hours

The Live Nashville! Walking Tour details some of the city's most interesting history, including President Andrew Jackson's famous duel and Johnny Cash's performance on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Tourgoers say the experience is fun, engaging and informative thanks to the knowledgeable, humorous guide. Reviewers also appreciated that the guide wore a microphone, which made it easy to hear his commentary.

Tours run Tuesday through Sunday at 10 a.m. Really Entertaining Tours also runs a Nash Bar Bash tour that visits several bars for live music and dancing; it's available by reservation request only.

Local Tastes of Nashville – Nashville's "GULCH" Neighborhood Tour

Price: From $72 Duration: 3 hours

Eat your way through the hip Gulch neighborhood on this tour. You'll stop at up to five restaurants for samples of pulled pork barbecue, Nashville hot chicken and dessert, among other dishes. You'll start your tour at The Westin Nashville , next to the Music City Center, before walking around the Gulch neighborhood to various restaurants. Tourgoers say the food quality is superb and praise both the guides and the sizable portions (many advise coming hungry).

Tours depart Monday and Thursday through Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Groups are capped at 12 participants, and ticket costs vary by day (weekday tours cost less than weekend tours). Local Tastes of Nashville also runs a food tour through the Germantown neighborhood.

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Music City Rollin' Jamboree

Price: From $38 Duration: 1.5 hours

This tour combines singing, comedy and a bit of sightseeing for a one-of-a-kind experience. On the Music City Rollin' Jamboree bus tour, you'll sing along to country hits and banter with your guides while cruising by attractions like Music Row and downtown Nashville, with a pit stop at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Reviewers say the tour is great fun and stress that the trip is for pure enjoyment, not to see Nashville's top attractions.

Tours run Tuesday through Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. during peak season; offseason hours vary. Patrons must be 21 or older, as the comedy features adult themes.

Walk Eat Nashville – Neighborhood Food Tour (East Nashville Food Tour)

Price: From $109 Duration: 3 hours

On this excursion, tourgoers will stop at five local eateries in the city's creative East Nashville neighborhood, noshing on a variety of savory and sweet dishes. Tour highlights include interactions with the restaurants' chefs, owners and managers, as well as history and stories about this area. Reviewers rave about the delicious food and say they enjoyed the interactions with eatery chefs and owners.

Tours, which are limited to 12 participants, run Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. Children are welcome, but they are not eligible for discounted tickets. Walk Eat Nashville also offers tours of downtown and 12South neighborhoods.

Tennessee Whiskey Tours – Jack n' Back Tour

Price: From $121 Duration: 7 hours

Travelers say this tour is a must-do for Jack Daniel's whiskey fans. You'll board an air-conditioned bus and head to the distillery (located about 75 miles south of Nashville), where you'll take the Angel's Share tour, which includes a whiskey tasting. Tour-takers will then explore downtown Lynchburg and enjoy lunch before heading back to Nashville.

Tours pick up at 9 a.m. daily in downtown Nashville; you'll be back in the city around 4 p.m. Tickets include the cost of the Angel's Share tour, but do not cover the cost of lunch. Tours are for adults 21 and older. The company also offers a Tennessee Whiskey Experience tour of three local craft distilleries.

The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour – Nashville Redneck Tour

Price: Adults from $40; kids from $30 Duration: 2 hours

Enjoy a laugh while seeing some of the top sights in Nashville on the Nashville Redneck Tour. You'll learn Nashville trivia and history while riding in a camouflage-print bus. The tour also includes a stop at Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery. Tourgoers report that the tour is indeed hilarious and the comedian guides are knowledgeable.

Tours are offered daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets start at $40 for adults, $35 for seniors and $30 for kids 12 and younger. Just keep in mind: While children are welcome, the Redneck Comedy Bus's content is rated PG-14.

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Walkin' Nashville Music City Legends Tour

Price: Adults from $40; kids from $20 Duration: 2 hours

For a look at old Nashville when the likes of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn were up-and-coming stars, join the Walkin' Nashville Music City Legends Tour. Lead by Bill DeMain, the tour (which is limited to 20 participants) features stories and trivia about the golden era of Nashville, as tourgoers see attractions like Printers Alley, Ryman Auditorium and Tootsie's Orchid Lounge. Reviewers say the tour is enjoyable, noting they learned unique facts about Nashville's history and were amazed at the guide's knowledge.

Tours depart Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. from April through October.

Green Fleet Bikes – Music City Bike Tour

Price: From $65 Duration: 2.5 hours

According to reviewers, this bike tour offers a great introduction to Nashville. You'll cycle through the streets of downtown, seeing neighborhoods like Germantown, Marathon Village and the Gulch along the way. You'll enjoy expert commentary from your guide throughout the tour. Past patrons say the bike ride is well-paced and not too strenuous, and they also praise the guides for their recommendations on things to see and do in Nashville.

Tours are available Thursday through Saturday at 10 a.m. Standard bicycles and electric bikes are available. Green Fleet also offers bike rentals and private tours.

Old Town Trolley Tours – Nashville Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Price: Adults from $63; kids from $25 Duration: 1.5 hours

Tour Nashville at your own pace via trolley. This tour stops at 13 different attractions around town. You can disembark and get on the trolley at will, or you can stay on and ride the entire loop in about 90 minutes. Reviewers say the tour is a great way to orient yourself with the city and its attractions, but also warn that your satisfaction with the ride will heavily depend on the onboard guide. Some travelers raved about certain guides, while others left disappointed with the lackluster narration.

Tours run daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trolleys are scheduled to arrive at each pickup point about every 30 minutes. Consider purchasing your ticket online in advance for a slight discount. The company also offers a Soul of Music City Tour.

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Joyride Nashville – Golf Cart Sightseeing Tour

Price: Adults from $45; kids from $25 Duration: 1.5 hours

Travelers can zip through the streets on a golf cart with Joyride Nashville. Local guides share knowledge about the city while they drive the cart past 35 attractions. Guides will even stop the cart at picture-perfect locations so you can get great photos. Reviewers praise guides for their knowledge of the city and engaging, fun commentary. They also say guides are quick to give restaurant and bar recommendations.

Tours are offered hourly every day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Five passengers can ride in each cart, though multiple carts can join the tour for larger groups. Children must be at least 5 years old to participate. If you'd prefer to ride with just your group, you can reserve a private tour. Joyride Nashville also offers cart tours of the city's many murals, as well as tours through the city via monster truck.

Dabble Studio – Taste of Nashville Food & Sightseeing Tour by Van

Price: From $99 Duration: 3 hours

Hop aboard a high-roof, climate-controlled van to sample some of Nashville's signature dishes, including barbecue and hot chicken, on this tour. Between food stops, you'll pass by top city attractions like Bicentennial Mall, Germantown, the Cumberland River and more. According to reviewers, the featured food is delicious and filling, so come hungry. Others applaud the guide's interesting commentary and helpful recommendations.

Tours operate daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Outings are limited to 13 participants ages 14 and older. Dabble Studio also offers a walking tour of the Germantown neighborhood and a downtown food and history walking tour, among other options.

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Nashville Pedal Tavern Tour

Price: From $50 Duration: 1.5 hours

Barhop to Nashville's top honky-tonks by pedaling your way to each one on this bicycle built for 15. Tourgoers 21 and older pedal down Broadway, passing by the Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena and the banks of the Cumberland River, with one stop at a honky-tonk for a drink and one stop for pictures. Keep in mind: If you'd like to drink as you pedal, you'll have to bring your own beverages (no glass containers allowed). Tourgoers say the experience is fun, calling the tour a highlight of their Nashville trip. Reviewers also rave about their guides and laud their excellent music taste.

Tours require at least six riders and depart at multiple times daily.

A Little Local Flavor – Downtown Nashville Food Tour

Price: From $139 Duration: 3 hours

Come hungry and thirsty to this foodie journey through downtown Nashville. This walking tour covers a little more than a mile of the downtown area and features five stops at local restaurants. You'll sample the city's famous barbecue, hot chicken, local craft beer and cocktails, plus a tasting at a local distillery. Reviewers compliment the guides for their insightful commentary and say the tour is intimate and well-paced. Participants also rave about the food, describing the portions as generous.

Tours are offered daily at 11 a.m. The company also operates a craft cocktail tour.

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Best Places To See Celebrities In Nashville

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This post is in response to all the people who’ve used search engines to find “places to see celebrities in nashville”, “star gazing franklin”, “where to find nashville celebrities”, and other similar searches — and ended up here at our site.

In the past, you would have ended up at Our Favorite Singers & Songwriters page. (For something a little more recent, check out all of the singers & songwriters we’ve seen lately.) Those are our lists of musicians we’ve seen in music venues . No big deal — right?

Now, what about places where Nashville celebrities tend to hang out when they’re not singing music?

Even though we’re definitely not part of the “in” crowd around Nashville, we still happen see a lot of famous people whenever we’re out & about.

Following are some of the best places where you are most likely to spot a celebrity in & around Nashville.

Of course, we’re excluding all of the music venues and locations where the stars are on hand for a specific function.

Places We’ve Spotted Nashville Celebrities

In addition to these locations, be sure to check out the other places that have been mentioned in the Comments below!

• Hole-in-the-wall pubs like Bunganut Pig in Franklin, and  Puckett’s Grocery/Restaurant in Franklin, downtown Nashville, and Leipers Fork
• Movie theaters ( Franklin Cinema , AMC Thoroughbred 20 in Cool Springs, 100 Oaks/Regal Hollywood Stadium 27 in Nashville)
• Restaurants (Nacho’s Mexican restaurant in Franklin, Pancake Pantry in Nashville, Loveless Cafe in Franklin)
• Snack shops ( Smoothie King in Cool Springs, Starbucks in downtown Franklin)
• Churches (they say that the singing in most Nashville churches is so good because of all the professional singers filling the seats and singing in the choir!)
• Hockey games ( Predators at the Bridgestone Arena )
• Football games ( Titans at Nissan Stadium)
• Grocery stores (Publix in Williamson County, Puckett’s Grocery in Leipers Fork, Kroger in Brentwood)
• Major intersections (near Green Hills, Mack Hatcher, Franklin Road — in their own vehicles)
• Area highways ( I-65 — often being chauffeured in black undercover limousines)
• Malls ( Cool Springs Galleria , Green Hills Mall )
• Trendy districts (West End, Hillsboro Village, Music Row, and of course downtown Nashville)
• The airport ( Nashville International Airport )
• Various locations all over Nashville ( filming movies !)

I’m sure there are plenty of others, but these are the just places where we (or our friends) have seen famous musicians and Nashville celebrities in and around Music City.

Oh, and don’t overlook the downtown Nashville bars ! Yep, many Country music stars and Nashville celebrities like to mix & mingle with the locals and tourists at the honky tonks and clubs all along Broadway — from 2nd Avenue to Music Row.

TIP: If someone’s playing at the Ryman, chances are pretty good that they’ll be making their way to some of the local clubs after the show. (Psst… keep your eye on Ryman Alley , too!)

Don’t forget, the local Nashville celebrities are really just people with famous names who happen to be down-to-earth folks like you & me looking for a good time, or a good place to eat. The locals are pretty good about giving them their space — I hope you will, too.

Looking For Names?…

While we’ve definitely seen our fair share of famous people  (not all Country music stars, by the way) in and around Nashville since we moved here in 2001 — in fact, so many that names and places are easy for us to forget.

Perhaps we will continue to add to this list as time goes on, but for now, here’s a sampler:

• Jessica Andrews – Predators hockey game
• Deana Carter – Predators hockey game
• Charlie Chase Target in Cool Springs
• Kenny Chesney – Smoothie King in Cool Springs; driving in Franklin
• Ashley Cleveland – driving near Fieldstone Farms in Franklin; movie theater in Cool Springs
• Sara Evans – eating at Puckett’s Grocery in Franklin
• Jeff Fisher – church
• Tom Fitzgerald – Williamson County men’s softball games
• Eddie George – Embassy Suites sports bar downtown Nashville
• Vince Gill – Pancake Pantry in Nashville; Predators hockey game
• Amy Grant – Opry Mills mall, Nashville Predators hockey game
• Lee Greenwood – Nacho’s Mexican restaurant in Franklin
• Faith Hill – Nashville airport
• Scott Holt – Cooker’s restaurant in Cool Springs
• Brad Hopkins – Golden Corral in Cool Springs
• Alan Jackson – Mexican restaurant in Franklin; Titans football game
• Waylon Jennings – Embassy Suites downtown Nashville
• Buddy Jewell – Opry Mills Mall
• George Jones – pulling out of his driveway in Franklin
• Naomi Judd – Thoroughbred movie theater in Cool Springs; chiropractor
• Wynonna Judd – Dotson’s in Franklin; church
• Toby Keith – Nashville airport
• Kid Rock – Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings hockey game
• Erron Kinney – Golden Corral in Cool Springs
• Irlene Mandrell – Joe’s Crab Shack in Nashville
• Sterling Marlin – Starbucks in Franklin
• Richard Marx – church
• Martina McBride – Thoroughbred 20 Movie Theater in Cool Springs
• Mark McGuinn – 100 Oaks Movie Theater in Nashville
• Rickey Medlocke – Famous Dave’s in Cool Springs
• Ronnie Milsap – Nashville airport
• Stacy Mitchhart – Nashville airport
• Gwenyth Paltrow  – Union Station downtown Nashville
• Dave Ramsey – Williamson County driver’s license branch
• Dr. Travis Stork – YMCA Green Hills
• Trent Tomlinson – Hermitage Hotel; on a Southwest Airlines flight
• Dan Tyminski – Royal Thai restaurant & Genghis Grill in Cool Springs
• Phil Vassar – church, Nashville airport
• Tomas Vokoun – Publix in Franklin (Fieldstone Farms), Nacho’s Mexican restaurant in Franklin
• Darrell Waltrip – Titans football game, movie theater
• Steve Wariner – Thoroughbred Movie Theater in Cool Springs
• Craig Wiseman – Noshville Deli in Nashville
• Frank Wycheck – Publix in Brentwood; Williamson County men’s softball games
• Joey & Rory – Bonefish Grill in Cool Springs

A Word About Photographing Our Famous Neighbors

While I would encourage you to always have your camera on hand for this and other reasons, I would also encourage you to respect their privacy.

As Jim always says (every time I see someone famous and think about taking a picture):

Just remember, the more our ‘famous neighbors’ are inconvenienced by people taking their picture and asking for autographs, the less likely they will be to continue going out in public places and mingling with us ‘regulars’. They deserve to be treated like regular citizens too.

Truth is, Jim and I have very few photographs of the Nashville celebrities that we’ve seen out & about. (But, I have to be honest… there have been a handful I wish we would’ve — especially when we ran into Alan Jackson on this day .)

Nashville is known for being a place where celebrities can blend in, or at least avoid the paparazzi. But that doesn’t mean the rest of us can’t gawk or snap a stealthy photo when our paths cross with fame. Thankfully, if you want to catch a glimpse of the city’s royalty — elite musicians, movie stars and television standouts — you don’t have to make reservations months in advance at an exclusive restaurant. A casual town makes for casual celebrity sightings. ~ Source

It’s inconsiderate to approach a celebrity during a random street sighting. However, if you spot someone famous at a public event — such as a movie opening or a book signing, where a celeb knows she’ll be on display — you can feel free to ask for an autograph. Otherwise, respect the person’s space; you’d wish for the same if your roles were reversed. ~ Emily Post’s Etiquette Daily

These days, autographs are far less common than photographs around Nashville. However, we recommend using this same rationale before you snap a photo of someone famous.

The nice thing about being a celebrity in Nashville is the way you’re treated by the locals. Most people don’t bother the celebrities, but instead give a nod or an appreciative statement. So if you’re in Nashville and you do spot a celebrity, do as the Romans do, and let them enjoy their lifestyle as well. ~ fellow Nashvillian, Dan Morris

We couldn’t have said it better!

Other Places For Nashville Star-Gazing

The following locations come highly recommended by others:

• Music City Marathon
• Nahville Hot Yoga (And The Disney Store)
• Elliston Place Soda Shop
• West End, Green Hills & More
• Upscale Eateries & Chain Restaurants
• Loveless Cafe
• Green Hills Mall
• Nashville Cracker Barrel

Finally, the ultimate authority in town regarding local celebrities is Brad Schmitt. For the inside scoop on who was spotted where, don’t miss his regular column in the Tennessean newspaper.

Tour The Stars’ Homes In Nashville

You could always take a tour bus through various parts of Nashville to view the stars’ homes and other locations where the local celebrities hang out.

There are “drive-by tours” where you rarely leave the vehicle, and the guide stops in front of noteworthy locations for you to take photos and video footage from inside the bus or van.

But if you want to be able to say you’ve been there, done that, then you’ll want to consider a “stop-n-go tour” — where you get on and off the vehicle several times in order to go into various buildings.

If you’re up for a crazy good time, then check out the popular  Nash Trash Tours  hosted by the Jugg Sisters. The laughing never stops and the stories are ones you’ll never forget. It’s definitely a TRIP!

Another Nashville tour company that always ranks high among the tourists: Gray Line Bus Tours . We took their tour of Studio B on Music Row  and thoroughly enjoyed it. Their driver/tour guide made the tour especially enjoyable! ( Studio B is where the legends recorded their hits.)

Nashville Sightseeing Tours  is another good tour company worth considering.

One that I’m not personally familiar with is the Vacations Made Easy line of Nashville tour packages. If you’ve been on one of their tours (or know someone who has), let us know in the comments below if you would recommend them.

If you liked this, you’ll love…

In addition to the links I’ve included above, here are  some of our other articles about local Nashville celebrities:

• Alan Jackson’s Home: Living Like Royalty
• Homes Of The Stars In & Around Nashville
• Music & Musicians: Seen & Heard In Nashville
• Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban Rumors
• Fontanel: Barbara Mandrell’s Nashville Mansion
• Miley Cyrus House In Nashville

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Madi Diaz, Nashville's indie starlet, says Music City makes her 'feel seen'

Madi Diaz is brazen, bold, unfiltered.

She writes songs about some of the difficult interpersonal conversations we're all scared of having. It's made her one of the biggest rising alternative-indie stars in Nashville and the wider music scene.

In one of her songs, Diaz asks her then partner if their intense love could fall apart and ruin both of their lives. In another, she calls out a boyfriend's ex-girlfriend for calling him when he's in a new relationship. She sings, "Are you hoping he'll catch feelings for you again?"

Her voice is smooth and soft, but she can belt with power. Diaz's sound draws from artists like Waxahatchee, Sarah Jarosz and Julien Baker, but with her own unique warmth.

In 2023, Diaz toured with Harry Styles and duetted with friend Kacey Musgraves. Recently, she sang on "The Tonight Show "  and "CBS Saturday Morning," following the February release her lauded new album "Weird Faith."

Though Diaz has been around the block, her career as indie music's newest starlet is reaching new heights. Listeners are taking note.

Music City always gave back to Diaz

The 37-year-old singer-songwriter, who grew up in Pennsylvania, attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she honed her skills. Diaz still collaborates regularly with some of her Berklee classmates, like her drummer on tour, Adam Popick.

Diaz first moved to Music City in 2007 with collaborator Kyle Ryan. "We kind of did everything together," Diaz said.

Now Diaz is more of a solo act, and Ryan owns a music studio where he writes and records, Diaz said.

Diaz left Nashville briefly, spending a five-year stint in Los Angeles from 2012 to 2017. She found the City of Angels wasn't for her and felt called back to Music City.

"I guess it always felt like I was going to come back home at some point," Diaz said. "(Nashville) felt like home.

"I had been through so much in Los Angeles, whether it was starting bands that kind of fizzled out or weren't going to work out, or these relationships that I had, personally and romantically, that blew up in my face. And Nashville just didn't care."

She felt friends acknowledged her experiences in L.A. but never judged her or made her feel bogged down on the past.

"Nashville is always taking care of me," Diaz said. "I just felt so nurtured and seen."

There was something special about Nashville in the late 2000s, Diaz said. "Everybody was excited about what everybody else was doing and wanted to be involved."

Even when she was in Los Angeles, Diaz joked that Nashville was paying her bills.

Diaz collaborates with Kacey Musgraves

Now, Diaz finds herself in a Nashville music scene that feels like one giant melting pot, not one separated by genre.

"There's just so much good, creative energy, supportive energy," Diaz said.

Among song of Diaz's collaborators are Stephen Wilson Jr. , Olivia Barton, Steph Jones, Charlie Hickey, Lori McKenna and Kacey Musgraves.

Musgraves appears on the song "Don't Do Me No Good," a tune that Diaz released as a single in November ahead of her new album. Musgraves and Diaz have known each other for years but became better friends during the COVID-19 pandemic when they found themselves hanging out in the same bubble.

When it came time to record "Don't Do Me Good," Diaz said, the song "just felt like such a singular, lonely kind of feeling. And I really just wanted a friend on there with me."

So she dialed up Musgraves.

"You know, Kace and I had spoken a lot about that particular topic of when do you leave? Whether it's professionally or personally, I feel like that's a thing a lot of us deal with. When do you just call it? When do you say enough is enough?"

So together, the two collaborated on a heartfelt song about when to walk away and move forward. They harmonize: "Every time I try to walk away I stay, you knew I would / I know loving you, it don't do me good."

In new album 'Weird Faith,' Madi Diaz muses on hurting, healing

"Weird Faith," Diaz's fifth studio album, is a 12-track collection that touches on romantic relationships and having trust in good things happening again after life has felt dismal.

"I had survived this grieving period where my heart had been broken," Diaz said.

"There's this thing that happens after you go through heavy heartbreak and you're in this healing phase where it's really hard to not get really calloused and close off and decide to not open up parts of yourself anymore."

As Diaz tried to allow herself to believe in herself again, "Weird Faith" took shape.

"(It) was kind of written on the backs of a lot of mantras that I was finding from myself," Diaz said.

She had fallen in love and found a partner, felt her career evolving through tour offers, found a label, great management and a team that had her back.

"(I had) all of these things that I hadn't had and was feeling a lot of excitement and joy," she said.

But simultaneously, Diaz found herself suspicious of how good things had become.

"I feel like 'Weird Faith' started to come about as I was unpacking that," she said of her suspicions, "and wondering why it was so hard for me to keep believing in good things continuing to happen."

The result is a 41-minute album that is so specific, it's relatable.

In the title track "Weird Faith," Diaz reminds herself that every love comes with a lesson and that she can pick herself up off the floor, changing for the better at the next turn.

Another track, "Kiss the Wall," finds Diaz meditating on efficiency. She sings, "I love this place, I love waiting in line / Nothin' is a waste of time."

The dreamy song captures the importance of being present in the little moments, not just the big ones like headlining tours and recording albums.

That tune reminds Diaz of bartending at Nashville's Wilburn Street Tavern in 2018, one her favorite bars to this day. She found pouring liquor for friends and washing glasses meditative.

Diaz didn't make a lot of money there, but "it was such a haven for me in that time period and a very healing period that I would never take back," she said.

Though Diaz's album discusses healing moments, big and small, it also allows her to sit in the pain, too.

Diaz's favorite track on the new album is "Hurting You." She wrote the song in response to a time when she felt like her words were damaging everyone around her.

"It felt like I was like a porcupine," she said. "Everything that comes out of my mouth just feels like poison, like it just hurts coming out. And I'm sure it hurts whoever it's hitting."

With longing and soaring notes, Diaz sings, "You never even know it, 'cause I can't say it / Right now, I know it's hard for you to see / Hurting you is hurting me."

Diaz hits the road on Weird Faith Tour

Though the hurt in Diaz's album is palpable, she said, "I'm living, breathing, I'm on tour. There's some things that are really wonderful about what's happening in my life right now."

She continued, "And there are some things that are really hard about what's happening in my life right now. But that's just part of the whole thing."

Currently, Diaz is on her Weird Faith Tour, which brought her to Nashville for a lively hometown show at the Brooklyn Bowl on March 8.

The Nashville show saw fans belting along, some in tears as they felt the gravity of Diaz's raw lyrics live for the first time.

Next, Diaz will be headed out West and to California, hitting the road with Daniel Nunnelee. Later in the year, she will tour as Musgraves' supporting act.

For more information on Diaz, her tour and music, head to madidiaz.com .

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• Bob Dylan Treats Star-Studded Brooklyn Bowl Nashville Crowd to ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Cuts and More (Night One)

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On Tuesday, March 26, Bob Dylan took his ever-expanding Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour to Nashville, Tenn.’s Brooklyn Bowl. The night was a typical display for the musical bard, who leaned heavily into his 39th studio album/ tour namesake, Rough and Rowdy Ways , cutting into nine songs off the set and ending the event by recognizing some special guests in the audience, regional staple Jack White and acclaimed record producer T Bone Burnett. 

To start the live show, Dylan treated his Music City crowd to a piece from the archives, landing on “Watching the River Flow” before Blonde on Blonde pull “Most Likely You Go Your Way and I’ll Go Mine.” Next, Dylan, who is currently the feature of a new biopic starring Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown , reminded the room, “I Contain Multitudes,” before closing out the Rough and Rowdy Ways number and moving into another tune off the 2020 set. 

Dylan struck an emotive nerve with the addition of “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and ensuing renditions of “Black Rider” and “My Own Version of You.” Sticking to the script, or typical tour offering, the musician led his band through “Crossing the Rubicon” before hitting on a fitting LP, given the concert location, Nashville Skyline , on “To Be Alone With You.” “Key West (Philosopher Pirate)” marked the next delivery before fan favorite, “Gotta Serve Somebody.” 

The final leg of the show saw Dylan fall into a display of “I’ve Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You” before adding Johnny Cash’s “Big River,” a cover that entered the artist’s rotation earlier this year after a two-decade break in live plays. Staying true to the billing, Rough and Rowdy Ways cuts “Mother of Muses” and “Goodbye Jimmy Reed” filled the space before the night’s send-off, “Every Grain of Sand,” which was preceded by mentions of White and Burnett.

After last night’s show, Dylan will return to the esteemed Music City venue tonight, Wed., March 27. Tonight’s concert is sold out.

Scroll down to view Tuesday’s setlist.

Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, Tenn.

March 26, 2024 

Set: Watching the River Flow, Most Likely You Go Your Way and I’ll Go Mine, I Contain Multitudes, False Prophet, When I Paint My Masterpiece, Black Rider, My Own Version of You, I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight, Crossing the Rubicon, To Be Alone With You, Key West (Philosopher Pirate), Gotta Serve Somebody, I’ve Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You, Big River (Johnny Cash), Mother of Muses, Goodbye Jimmy Reed, Every Grain of Sand+

Notes: 

+ Mentioned Jack White and T Bone Burnett were in the crowd, followed by band intros 

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Country star Kane Brown bringing In the Air Tour to Lubbock's USA

Country music superstar Kane Brown will return to the Hub City with his In the Air Tour at 7:30 p.m. on April 26 at United Supermarkets Arena.

Special guests will be Tyler Hubbard and Parmalee.

Raised in Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee, Brown first earned a following through social meeting, releasing his debut EP "Closer" in June 2015. It was followed with the single "Used to Love You Sober," in October of that year.

He would post covers of songs by Brantley Gilbert, Billy Currington, Alan Jackson and others.

Brown signed with RCA Nashville in 2016 and released the single "What Ifs" featuring Lauren Alaina.

In 2017, he became the first artist to have simultaneous No. 1 hits on all five main Billboard country charts.

Brown has been nominated for and won numerous Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Association Awards, CMT Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards and People's Choice Country Awards.

Some of his biggest hits include "Thank God" featuring his wife, Katelyn; "Famous Friends," featuring Chris Young; "Lose It", "What Ifs" and "Bury Me in Georgia".

Hubbard, formerly of Florida Georgia Line, released his debut solo album in January 2023, aptly titled "Tyler Hubbard". It has amassed more than 1 billion streams to date. It features Hubbard’s hit debut solo single “5 Foot 9,” which hit No. 1 at Country Radio, was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA and has 548M global streams.

It also features Hubbard’s second No. 1 single, “Dancin’ In The Country,” which already has more than 380M global streams, has been certified Platinum by the RIAA and marked his second No. 1 at Country Radio, according to his website tylerhubbardofficial.com

Parmalee consists of brothers Matt Thomas and Scott Thomas, along with their cousin Barry Knox and family friend Josh McSwain.

The group is known for their distinct harmony, and sure-fire radio favorites, including Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022, “Take My Name," according to their website parmaleemusic.com

They have accumulated more than 1 billion on-demand streams and three No. 1 hits including their breakthrough hit “Carolina,” the Blanco Brown collaboration “Just The Way” and “Take My Name.”

Parmalee’s current single, “Girl In Mine,” is a Top 10 hit and climbing.

Tickets for this concert range from $19 to $349 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating and VIP features.

Tickets are available in advance online at selectaseatlubbock.com or by calling the Select-a-Seat Box Office at 806-770-2000, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Twenty One Pilots announces 'Clancy' concert tour, drops new single

Twenty One Pilots has announced a global world tour in anticipation of its upcoming album.

The Grammy Award-winning pop duo, known for songs like "Ride" and "Heathens," will kick off The Clancy World Tour in Colorado in August. The global trek will hit major American cities, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand through 2025.

The band, comprised of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, will release its new album "Clancy" on May 17. On Wednesday, the duo dropped the single "Next Semester," which will appear on its upcoming record.

Artist presale for tickets will begin on April 2. All remaining tickets will be available during the general on-sale, which begins at 10 a.m. CST on Friday, April 5.

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For tickets and more tour information, visit twentyonepilots.com/tour .

With over 33 billion streams worldwide, Twenty One Pilots has become one of the most prevalent alternative-pop groups of the times. The band's 2015 album, "Blurryface," spawned the No. 1 alternative singles "Stressed Out" and "Ride" and went on to sell 5 million copies .

Jennifer Lopez cancels handful of shows on first tour in 5 years, fans demand explanation

Jennifer Lopez has canceled shows in seven cities on her upcoming " This Is Me…Now The Tour ," her first tour in five years.

According to Ticketmaster's website , Lopez will no longer stop in Nashville, New Orleans, Raleigh, Atlanta, Houston, Cleveland and Tampa.

Ticketmaster's website says that the event organizer has canceled the event and that no action is required to obtain a refund. At this time, the reason for the canceled shows is unknown.

USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Lopez, Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

Some fans expressed disappointment in the comments section on the website.

"The concert in Raleigh was cancelled. and for several days now we have been waiting for at least some comments, but no one is giving them. This is disrespectful towards the audience! I can’t even buy a new ticket in another state now, because I don’t know which cities will cancel!" one person wrote.

Another commented, "The show in ATL was canceled. Why was this show canceled with no explanation."

In February, Lopez announced her upcoming tour in celebration of her new record "This Is Me...Now," which released in mid-February as a 16-track deluxe album.

Lopez has said that this might be her final album and she doesn’t suggest otherwise when asked to explain why she would be happy with “This is Me … Now” as her swan song.

“This was going to be the quintessential thing I have been searching for and wanted to say about love. I’ve been guy on this search for so long, since people first met me and my first record came out and even before that in my first movie role, where I’ve been on this journey trying to figure this thing out for myself. This (album) kind of closed the loop in a way,” Lopez previously told USA TODAY.

Jennifer Lopez says new album sums up her feelings, could be her last: 'True love does exist'

She added: “It captures this moment to really say the things I want to say about love, and that is that true love does exist and some things are forever. Please don’t give up on that because that’s all that matters in life … love.”

The upcoming tour will also feature Lopez's chart-breakers and classic hits from her discography, like songs "On The Floor," "Let's Get Loud" and "Jenny from the Block." Lopez's most recent tour in 2019, the "It's My Party" tour, sold out venues across the country.

For more information on the tour, head to onthejlo.com .

Contributing: Naledi Ushe

J-Lo is joined by Ben Affleck at the premiere of "This Is Me...Now"