According to local legends, Queen Victoria remarked that the Fisk Jubilee Singers must be from a “city of music” because of their talent. And so, a name was born. The Fisk Jubilee Singers continue to perform today, and the university's groundbreaking history will not be soon forgotten.

Nashville has a mix of music's past, present, and future with cuts of country, bluegrass, rock, pop, Americana, gospel, classical, jazz and blues, all blending and overlapping in perfect harmony.

Nashville has also long been known as the “Songwriting Capital of the World.” Songwriters from all over the globe come to Music City to learn the art and share their passion for songwriting.

country music Nashville is nicknamed Music City for good reason. It's regarded as the birthplace of country music, but it's truly a home for all genres, including Bluegrass, Rock, Blues, Indie Rock, and more.

“Simply put: Nashville is the most affordable, practical and manageable of the major music cities to live in,” said Ben Ford of the band Airpark.

Nashville is a culinary treasure, known for meat-and-three diners, fiery fried chicken and fluffy biscuits as well as a strong farm-to-table community. Eat like a local with this guide to some of the best places to eat and drink in Music City.

All of the actors on the show are really singing. No voice doubles (or Auto-Tune) here - those are the actors' real singing voices you're hearing on the show, and they're all really playing guitar, too.

Developed in the 1950s, Music Row is considered the hub of the city's entertainment industry. The neighborhood attracted music industry firms after WSM announcer David Cobb referred to Nashville as “Music City, USA” during a broadcast in 1950.

Live Music Venues in Nashville

• The Bluebird Cafe.
• The Listening Room Cafe.
• City Winery.
• 3rd and Lindsley Nashville.
• Puckett's Grocery - 5th and Church.
• Embassy Suites Nashville Downtown.
• Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown.
• Commodore Grille.

Broadway Street Nothing exemplifies everything Nashville has to offer like Broadway Street. Running through the heart of downtown Nashville, Broadway Street is home to some of Nashville's best music, restaurants, and bars.

When it comes to country legends and other stars, it seems that the largest constellations of celebrity homes in Nashville are actually located in Brentwood and Franklin, TN, the most affluent neighborhoods in the city. In fact, in general, the city is well-known for having many luxury communities.

The Pay for most of these clubs is $20 to $50 base pay per player plus tips with a few places offering slightly more. If your front man knows how to work the crowd you might make upwards of $100 per man, if he doesn't, you might make only $25. $60 is considered a pretty good average.