“There are always generic terms like ‘Americana’, but there are no boundaries as to where it can go.” — Robert Plant (AmericanaFest has started! The Tuesday kick-off party at BMI (an annual tradition) was a blast. The performing rights organization, a festival sponsor, pulled out all the stops to make its celebration memorable… a rooftop setting overlooking downtown, complimentary BBQ and drinks, and stellar live entertainment. Taking the stage were Briscoe, Ken Pomeroy, and The Droptines. The weather was ideal with sunshine and moderate temperatures. Per usual, my Music City Arts Update staffer and I met some very friendly people in the Nashville music industry, including a group of very nice BMI employees. The AmericanaFest draws performing artists and fans to Music City from around the world for an educational conference and live performances at numerous venues. The Americana genre breaks musical boundaries… an authentic voice of American roots. Performers, songwriters and musicians blend elements of folk, country, blues, rock, R&B, and gospel. No act sounds the same. There is a freshness and deeply soulful expression of life and yearning through music and storytelling. You will rarely hear “canned” or “homogenized” melodies or lyrics. It’s real-life authenticity for the everyday man... an alternative to the predictable. You have to attend the festival to understand this fully, or listen to radio station WMOT-FM. It’s easy to see why this is my favorite event of the year.) #ChuckWhiting #ChucksDiary #Americana #AmericanaFest #Music #Nashville #MusicCity #AmericanaMusic #Art #Arts #MusicCityArts 9-10-25 @AmericanaFest
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