Honky Tonk TV In Tune With Nashville At Nite

February 18, 2010 by admin
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From Broadway To Music Row, Collaborative Music Program Set To Bring Nashville News Nationwide

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 18, 2010)–“Honky Tonk TV,” the swanky, cutting-edge, country music segment entering its second season, will align with “Nashville At Nite.”

“Honky Tonk TV” executive producer, Chris James, announced today its plan to work in concert with the local television program, “Nashville At Nite.” to bring up-to-date, as-it-happens, music entertainment news and stories to music enthusiasts alike. In its newly established partnership, the two media outlets will continue their commitment to creating and delivering in-depth, up-to-the-minute, engaging shows while expanding their reach overall to a broader audience. The first formal alliance between “Honky Tonk TV” and “Nashville at Nite” will be introduced during their participation at one of country radio’s biggest annual events, the Country Radio Seminar 41 (CRS-41), in Music City, Tennessee next week.

“It’s a natural progression to work with ‘Nashville At Nite.’ Not only will we enhance our programming, we’ll deliver some of the best-of-the best in entertainment content that music lovers all over the country will enjoy. The combination of professional and experienced production teams will make us the one-stop TV destination for fans from all genres,” Chris James explains.

Honky Tonk TV and Nashville At Nite
L to R: Crystal Louthan (Honky Tonk TV) Carrie Smith (Nashville At Nite) Lauren Brown (Honky Tonk TV)

A breath of fresh air to the country music community, “Honky Tonk TV” debuted March 2009 and commanded attention for its news magazine delivery and content. Award-winning artists such as Lady Antebellum, Trisha Yearwood, Darius Rucker, Rodney Atkins, Aaron Tippin and Billy Ray Cyrus have all made special guest appearances on the show.

Country music will continue to play a starring roll on “Honky Tonk TV” featuring interviews, news and tales while “Nashville At Nite” offers insight to what’s hip, hop and happenin’ in Music City in all genres, any time, day and night. From songwriters rooms to Broadway to The Row, “Nashville At Nite” affords the viewer exclusive, behind-the-scenes, insight to the vibe Music City is known for.

“The shows’ energetic, trendy content compliment one another,” adds “Nashville At Nite” show host Carrie Smith. “The merging of ‘Nashville At Nite’ with ‘Honky Tonk TV’ gives audiences daily access to events going on in and around town, as well as providing up-to-date reports from venues, concerts, No.1 celebration parties and showcases.”

“Honky Tonk TV” is a dynamic broadcast, producing a country music and entertainment news segment ﬁve days a week. Season one aired nationally (as part of the “Daily Buzz” produced in Orlando, FL) across 164 markets (primarily on the CW Network). “Honky Tonk TV” will continue to strengthen its viewing audience with its new innovative half-hour format that will appeal to country music’s lively devotees both young and old.

“Nashville at Nite” is a weekly video series geared toward music fans of any genre seeking new music and talent. The series grants the audience exclusive access to Nashville hotspots, behind the media velvet rope. Nashville’s local flavor and juke joints make Music City inviting to tourists worldwide; the program introduces these legendary locations and the new up ‘n coming artists who are pursuing their dream with the hope to become famous. Host, Carrie Smith conducts up-close, intimate interviews with these young hopefuls as they perform at local hotspots around town.

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Episode 28 – Gary Allan / Jack Ingram / Eli Young Band

November 22, 2009 by admin
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It’s always so amazing to see a show at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Tonight we talked with Gary Allan about his first time headlining at such a historical place in country music. We also talked to the two acts currently on tour with Gary, The Eli Young Band and Jack Ingram. Read more

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