MUSICIANS CORNER RETURNS TO A FULL SEASON OF FREE LIVE MUSIC IN CENTENNIAL PARK
NASHVILLE, TN – (April 7, 2022) – Musicians Corner, Nashville’s free concert series presented by Centennial Park Conservancy, returns this spring with a full season of live music in Centennial Park. The multi-genre series will showcase a variety of performers every Friday from 5 - 9 PM and Saturday from 12 - 6 PM in May and June. Plus, a three-day Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, and a special Thursday performance by the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.
“We’re excited to showcase an incredible lineup of artists,” said Justin Branam, Musicians Corner Executive Producer. “We look forward to returning to our full calendar, providing several opportunities for the Nashville Community to experience free live music in beautiful Centennial Park.”
Musicians Corner will spotlight Nashville’s diverse musical landscape with multi-genre performances from artists including rock duo Illiterate Light, Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian, Southern Gothic Singer Adia Victoria, accomplished singer-songwriter Zachary Williams (of The Lone Bellow), dynamic sister duo, The Watson Twins, Grammy award-winning orchestra, the Nashville Symphony, multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Ivey, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter John Paul White, folk musician Liza Anne, Sacramento songwriter Tré Burt, and many more.
The spring calendar includes the launch of Musicians Corner’s inaugural three-day Memorial Day Weekend Celebration with performances Friday, May 27 from 5 - 9 PM, Saturday, May 28 from 12 - 6 PM, and Sunday, May 29 from 5 - 9 PM. The special event is made possible with support from the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, and will be headlined by country singer and radio host Elizabeth Cook, hit singer-songwriter Fancy Hagood, and a surprise guest performance.
"The NCVC is proud to support Centennial Park Conservancy's Musicians Corner program, a great concert series that celebrates diverse music genres in Music City,” said Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp President, Deana Ivey. “Through this partnership, we look forward to building a Memorial Day Weekend tradition for both local families and visitors to enjoy free music in Nashville's most historic and central park."
More artists are slated to be announced later this month. In addition to live music each event will also feature artisan vendors, craft beer, wine, and cocktails, local food trucks, Kidsville activities, and featured community partners.
“The Musicians Corner program is a vibrant celebration of Nashville's rich musical legacy and its unrivaled role today as a hotbed of musical creativity,” said Courtney Ross, Amazon's Head of Community Engagement in Nashville. “We're so excited to support this initiative and help contribute to a truly memorable concert series for Nashville residents and visitors alike to enjoy this summer."
Musicians Corner will also return this fall for its annual September Sundown series. The series will take place each Friday evening in September. Plus a special two day event in conjunction with AMERICANAFEST.
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FULL ARTIST LINEUP
FRIDAY, MAY 6
Illiterate Light • DeeOhGee • The Harmaleighs • Gabe Baker • Blue Willow
SATURDAY, MAY 7
Devon Gilfillian • Them Vibes • Great Peacock • Cece Coakley • Love Montage
Devon Gilfillian’s performance is generously underwritten by
SouthArts and the National Endowment for the Arts
FRIDAY, MAY 13
The Minks • Moody Joody • Kelsey Abbott
SATURDAY, MAY 14
Adia Victoria • JP Harris • Brandy Zdan • The Mango Furs • Drumming Bird
FRIDAY, MAY 20
Dawn Landes • Gabe Lee • Joel Adam Russell • Mary Moore
SATURDAY, MAY 26
Zachary Williams (of The Lone Bellow) • Cordovas • Phillip-Michael Scales
Carli Brill • Hubby Jenkins (Carolina Chocolate Drops)
FRIDAY, MAY 27
Fancy Hagood • Jason Eskridge • Cojo Ko • Maggie Miles
SATURDAY, MAY 28
Gramps Morgan • Kashena Sampson • Wildeyes • Sophie & The Broken Things
SUNDAY, MAY 29
Elizabeth Cook • Sam Outlaw • Andrew Leahey & The Homestead • Molly Martin • Emily Earle
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
The Watson Twins • Nicki Bluhm • Cabin Boys • Pepper Said • Karina Daza
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
Paul McDonald • Shane T • Ele Ivory • Veaux
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
Nashville Symphony Orchestra
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
Jeremy Ivey • Jade Jackson • The Kernal • Larysa Jaye • Joseph Bradshaw
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
John Paul White • Brassville • Creature Comfort • Glass Dove • Autumn Nicholas
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
Liza Anne • Twen • Julianna Zachariou • Milly Roze
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
Leigh Nash • The Aquaducks • Bedon • Lombardy
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Tré Burt • Kyshona • Kirby Brown • Gustavo Moradel • Matt Hires
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
Leah Blevins • Carver Commodore • EG Vines • Arlana
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MUSICIANS CORNER 2022 PROGRAMING IS POWERED IN PART BY:
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Amazon • Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp • National Endowment for the Arts
Sandra Schatten Foundation • Tennessee Arts Commission
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
Lipman • Jackson
EVENT SPONSORS:
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee • Ernest and Selma Rosenblum Fund for the Performing Arts
IN-KIND SPONSORS:
Friendly Arctic • Radios615 • Rock Solid Security
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSORS:
Chateau Ste. Michelle • Daddy's Dogs • Evan Williams 1783 • Hap & Harry's
Hendricks Gin • I Believe In Nashville • Little Harpeth • Lone River • Milagro Tequila
Moosic City Ice Cream & Waffles • Retro Sno • Sailor Jerry • Switters Iced Coffee
Tito's Handmade Vodka • The Urban Juicer • Yazoo
MUSIC INDUSTRY PARTNERS:
Americana Music Association • BMI • Brantley Sound • Nashville Songwriters Association International
MEDIA PARTNERS:
Blackbird Media • Lightning 100 • Lovenoise • The Tennessee Tribune
OTHER SUPPORTERS:
SouthArts • NCA
PROGRAM PARTNERS:
Centennial Park Conservancy • Metro Parks
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