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Feb 19, 2019 · Nashville is known as the capital of country music but the Music City nickname originated with a group of gospel singers performing for Queen Victoria
In 1925, the establishment of radio station WSM and its launch of the broadcast that would be called the Grand Ole Opry further secured Nashville’s reputation as a musical center and sparked its durable nickname of Music City.
Jan 30, 2017 · In 1925, Nashville radio station WSM-AM, along with its broadcast, The Grand Ole Opry, was formed, and rumor has it that Cobb referred to Nashville as “Music City” during a 1950 broadcast. Today, the Opry is America’s longest-running radio show.
May 18, 2023 · From country and gospel to rock and rap music, artists and songwriters across the country have made their homes in Nashville, further cementing Nashville’s ties to the music industry. But...
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Jan 5, 2020 · By 1950, The Opry and Music Row had solidified Nashville’s claim to the title “Music City.” Music remains one of Nashville’s highest-profile offerings, however the modern metropolis could just as justifiably be called “Health Care City” or “Higher Education City” or “Finance and Insurance City.”
Aug 9, 2016 · Natives and visitors alike have long referred to Nashville as “Music City.” Less well known, however, is the rich history behind this distinctive nickname. Read on for a brief history of the musical roots that continue to shape the city’s culture today.
Aug 22, 2002 · WSM-AM announcer David Cobb christened Nashville “Music City U.S.A.” on the air in 1950. The moniker eventually became Nashville’s de facto trade name, but back when Cobb first coined the...
