Day 6 - #roadtrip 2013 - Last kicks in Nashville...then onto Virginia

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Funnily, after watching “Walk the Line,” I was scheduled to visit Hendersonville, TN first thing in the morning (the home of Johnny and June Cash) for a meeting with my agents.  It was great to touch base with them again in person.  They live on the same lake where the Cash house was!  For a second, I thought maybe, just maybe it’s the same house – fingers crossed!  But it wasn’t.  They are not far though. 

Day 6 was a great day – we did the meeting in Hendersonville and then met up with a friend of a friend at the Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry!  Christina and I both agreed that this trip really gave us a greater appreciation for the history and richness of country music.  Touring the Ryman sealed the deal.  We sprung for the backstage tour where we got to see the different dressing rooms named for the legendary artists that made this place famous.  Our tour guide was truly authentic too – he has worked at the Ryman since the 60’s and experienced many of those Ryman legends in person.  We were really lucky to hear his first person experiences.  TWEET: Walking among ghosts at the Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry! And yes, had to stand on the stage :) 

 

Artists today still perform at the Ryman, and I’m sure still consider it an honor.  Of course I could not help myself, now’s my chance!  I even recruited a bandmate!

We had to take some time at the Johnny and June Cash showcase.

 

And here’s the street we parked on:

 We ended our day in Nashville enjoying a great lunch with a talented local artist and friend of friend, Michael Diallo McLendon.  After lunch we got ready for the second to last long haul – Virginia here we come.