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From Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert to Jelly Roll and Eric Church , it seems like every county musician has a Nashville bar or restaurant these days.
As Broadway evolves, even artists who have only dabbled in or transitioned to country, like Post Malone and Snoop Dogg, are opening up venues.
And while the effort and money behind each location’s design, menu, and décor is impressive, it all comes down to the music: whether it’s dishes inspired by celebrities’ upbringing, cocktails named after songs, musical chandeliers or the bands gracing each stage.
It’s the live music element that was the biggest draw for Shelton, who moved to Nashville at 17 and quickly learned the struggles aspiring musicians face. He and his team at Ryman Hospitality