Tennessee Sounds Good To Me
(June 2012)

In recognition of our state's musical heritage and the organizations continuing that tradition, our theme for June is "Tennessee Sounds Good To Me."

Great American Country

Great American Country (GAC) is all about how real people are living country across the U.S.A., reflecting the values, traditions and aspirations of Middle America. As the leader in country music entertainment, GAC delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence with original country music lifestyle programming, music performance specials, live concerts and music videos to more than 60 million U.S. households and online at http://www.GACTV.... Read More

Gruhn Guitars

Gruhn Guitars is the oldest and largest dealer of vintage and used guitars, mandolin, banjos and basses. Located near the corner of 4th and Broadway for over 40 years, Gruhn Guitars is a destination for guitar aficionados from all over the world. ... Read More

Lunsford's Musical Instruments, Inc.

Lunsford's Musical Instruments Internet pricing with local service! Research has found that music is a known source of relaxation, stress relief, and can improve test scores in all studies by enhancing a student's self-discipline and confidence. It goes without saying that music and the arts in general, are worth supporting and we are thrilled to be a part of it! Since 1981, our goal has been to put customers first....and that hasn't changed! Our services include first class private... Read More

Ryman Auditorium

Originally built as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in 1892 by Captain Tom G. Ryman, this National Historic Landmark and Mother Church of Country Music is a Nashville icon. Most famous as the former home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman is open for tours during the day and hosts concerts and events at night. The building was recently honored as Pollstar Magazine's Theatre of the Year for a fourth time.... Read More

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

The only soul music museum in the world, the Stax Museum offers a fun, informative, state-of the-art experience that tells the story of artists such as Isaac Hayes, Otis Redding, Booker T. & the MGs, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Al Green, Ike & Tina Turner, and hundreds of others that changed popular culture forever. Includes films, a dance floor, original musical instruments, stage costumes, interactive exhibits, and more than 2,500 pieces of memorabilia. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary throughout 20... Read More

Sun Studio

Experience a guided tour of the Legendary Sun Studio. The tour explains the history of the most famous recording studio in the world, where the blending of blues and country music came together in the Big Bang of Rock 'N' Roll. Hear outtakes from sessions, see priceless memorabilia, and re-live the history of the studio that launched the careers of Johnny Cash, BB King, Charlie Rich, Little Milton, Roy Orbison, The Howlin' Wolf, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and many other musi... Read More