When you think of Nashville you think of country music. If you are trying to break through in the country music world everyone knows you go to Nashville. However, little known facts to everyone that Nashville, TN was not just country. Nashville's Music Row was actually started due to Elvis Presley - AKA "The King of Rock and Roll".

Elvis signed a contract with RCA records and at that point in time they knew that they there was a great need to have a recording studio in the Southeast and decided to open a branch in Nashville TN. It was in Nashville TN that Elvis recorded over 200 songs.

Nashville was quickly rising as one of the most major music cities in the US. While rock and roll music was dominating the airways and becoming really popular - a lot of this was contributed to Elvis - country music was fading pretty quickly.

In 1957 RCA records appointed a couple people to work on bringing country music back. Each having their own way they brought it back and softened the sound and Nashville is closely associated today with country music.

You can experience live music at over 100 different music venues in Nashville. From small clubs, to the Grand Ole Opry, to a world-class symphony hall - Nashville has it all. On a trip to Nashville it is very common to see country music stars and contestants from the reality tv series Nashville Star. While visiting Nashville you never know who you will run into. That is the majestic part of the whole trip.

The Grand Ole Opry is famous for the top country music singers to perform their favorite gospel hits. There is always a top country music singer that is performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage. The Opry House has a regular staff that performs as well during the show.

If you are ever in the Music City USA be sure to make one of your stops at the historical and famous Opry House. It will be a grand musical delight and who knows - you may even end up on one of their TV broadcasts.