Music City Arts Update

Welcome to Music City Arts Update, the online publication for Music City Arts Network! This arts-related blog provides news about career and life-changing opportunities for artists of all kinds. Please visit this site regularly for breaking news, feature stories, artist profiles, and photos. Follow us on the social networks @MusicCityArts. Send your arts news to info@MusicCityArtsUpdate.com.

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Chuck Whiting: Nashville, TN, United States; Chuck Whiting is an award-winning educator, songwriter/composer, publicist and author. A former newspaper reporter, he founded Music City Arts Network in 1993. His clients include songwriters, musical performers, authors, visual artists, art galleries, hotels, non-profit organizations, and businesses of all kinds. He began his career as a newspaper reporter for The Birmingham (Ala.) News and The Mobile (Ala.) Press Register. After that, he served as a PR representative for Gaylord Entertainment, handling projects for the Grand Ole Opry House, General Jackson Showboat, and Opryland Hotel. His entertainment media firm Music City Arts Network celebrated its 20th year of operation in 2013. Shine Time Records and Books, the book and music publishing arm of Whiting Publicity, provides promotional and logistical support for authors and performing artists of all kinds. Chuck is the co-author of The Littlest Star: a musical story, a book and CD featuring performances by musical performers Margo Smith, Denny Jiosa and Conni Ellisor. Music City Song Library features instrumentals and songs penned by Nashville artists.

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Americana Fest: An Innovating Bluesy Thursday at City Winery

'Tunesmithing' to Celebrate Americana Music Week With Songwriters Show On Sept. 15

AmericanaFest Continues With 'Hillbillies and Hot Dogs' (And Exceptional Music)

AmericanaFest Begins with BMI Party and Unforgettable City Winery Shows

Americana Fest to Stage 16th Annual Honors & Awards Show at Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 13

Americana Fest: Bruce Hornsby Plays Dulcimer During Spectacular Show

Americana Fest: Tim O'Brien, Paul Burch, Shawn Colvin, and Steve Earle Create Lasting Memories

Americana Fest Kicks off on Sept. 20 with Parties, Shows and Camaraderie

Alison Krauss and Steve Earle to Headline Honors and Awards Show at Americana Music Fest

Author Odie Lindsey to Lead Panel Discussion at Americana Music Fest on Sept. 22

'Fourth Annual Gospel Brunch' Brings Joy of the Lord to Americana Music Fest