NASHVILLE, TN – (August 11, 2022) – Musicians Corner will return to Nashville’s Centennial Park this fall for its annual September Sundown series. The free concert series, presented by Centennial Park Conservancy, will take place each Friday in September from 5-9 PM, in addition to a special two-day event in partnership with AMERICANAFEST on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17. Each event is free for all ages and will feature multi-genre musical performances, a variety of food trucks, craft beer, wine, and signature cocktails, local artisans, Kidsville activities, and a featured community partner.
“There is no better setting for live music than a cool fall evening in Nashville’s Centennial Park, said Musicians Corner’s Executive Producer, Justin Branam, “As always, our events are free and welcoming to all ages and we look forward to gathering and enjoying the talents of the local music community.”
September Sundown will spotlight Nashville’s diverse musical landscape with multi-genre performances by TikTok famous singer-songwriter STEPHEN SANCHEZ, folk songstress Erin Rae, acclaimed singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc, modern vocal group The Shindellas, and many others. View the entire artist lineup below.
“As a board member of the Centennial Park Conservancy and an employee of Centennial Park’s neighbor, HCA Healthcare, I am so proud of the HCA Healthcare Foundation’s continued investment in the park’s endeavors,” said John Hackett, Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer for HCA Healthcare. “With regard to Musicians Corner, this support helps ensure the Nashville community has free-of-cost access to talented, diverse artists in a beautiful and welcoming location.”
The shows hosted in partnership with AMERICANAFEST®, on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17, will give the Nashville community an opportunity to see official AMERICANAFEST® showcases for free. The AMERICANAFEST® artist lineup will be announced later this month.
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SEPTEMBER SUNDOWN ARTIST LINEUP
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Dylan LeBlanc • ZG Smith (of Smooth Hound Smith) • Teddy & The Rough Riders
Connor Kelly & The Time Warp • Ellisa Sun
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
STEPHEN SANCHEZ • Goldpark • Jive Talk • Future Crib • The Magi
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICANAFEST®
Lineup to be announced
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICANAFEST®
Lineup to be announced
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Erin Rae • Los Coast • Laney Jones • Julia Gomez • Julia Cannon
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
PRESENTED BY BMI
The Shindellas • Nordista Freeze • Stoop Kids • Valerie Ponzio • Shirley H
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MUSICIANS CORNER’S 2022 PROGRAMING IS POWERED IN PART BY:
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Amazon • HCA Healthcare Foundation • Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp • National Endowment for the Arts • Pepsi • Rockstar Energy Drink
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 • Old Town Trolley • First Horizon Foundation • Timberhawk Hall
IN-KIND SPONSORS:
C&C Fencing • Friendly Arctic • Radios615 • Rock Solid Security • Celebrate Nashville
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:
NCA
PROGRAM PARTNERS:
Centennial Park Conservancy • Metro Parks
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ABOUT MUSICIANS CORNER
Since 2010, Musicians Corner has provided free public access to live music in Nashville's Centennial Park while supporting artists who call Music City home. The program hosts events annually in May/June and September, and since its inception has showcased over 1,500 artists including legendary acts Emmylou Harris, Chris Stapleton, Vince Gill, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Musicians Corner is a program of Centennial Park Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.
ABOUT CENTENNIAL PARK CONSERVANCY
Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve, enhance, and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so all future generations may benefit from these cultural and enriching landmarks. The organization works in partnership with Metro Parks to protect and revitalize the Park’s green space, underwrite the Parthenon’s exhibition and educational programs, and present accessible and inclusive community programming to sustain the Park’s vibrancy.