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Plenty to choose from. If you’ve been to Nashville in recent years, you know that there’s no shortage of artist-owned bars on Broadway in downtown Music City. (And before we get started, let’s get this out of the way: Yes, I know most of these artists don’t actually “own” their bars. The vast majority of them are owned by massive hospitality companies that license the artist’s name and slap it on the front. That’s how bars like FGL House are able to be turned into Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up so quickly when they close). It all started back around 2017 when Alan Jackson became the first artist in downtown Nashville to open his own venue, AJ’s Good Time Bar, after taking over former honky tonk The Wheel. And to his credit, AJ (who DOES own his bar) kept much of the same character of The Wheel, which makes it one of the few remaining “honky tonks” on Broadway. Since then, it seems like artists are tripping over each other to open up their own bar, with no less than a dozen artist-owned (or at least artist-branded) bars now drawing in millions of tourists to downtown Nashville. The result is a lot of cookie-cutter bars that are, for the most part, pretty similar: Massive multi-story venues packed with bachelorette parties and overpriced drinks that play a mix of everything from country to rock and pop music and bear no resemblance to the honky tonks that many think of when they think of Nashville. If you’ve been to Nashville and visited these bars, you’ve no doubt picked out your favorite. But I got to thinking recently: Which ones have the highest online ratings? Obviously these ratings are subjective, and everybody is looking for something different when they visit a bar, but I figured that the online scores would help give a better idea of which ones people actually prefer. And honestly, I was a little surprised by the results. Here they are from lowest to highest, based on an average of online ratings: 15. Hank Williams Jr.’s Boogie Bar You never really hear much about the bar named after Bocephus, so it’s not really a surprise that it’s the lowest-rated bar on Broadway. To be fair, I’ve only been there once but I had a good time, it was just nothing really special. Still, I’d put it over some of the others, so this rating seems a little low to me. 14. Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville I would take this one with a grain of salt, and honestly I debated even including it because Jelly Roll just opened his downtown Nashville bar within the last month, so there haven’t been a ton of reviews so far. I haven’t been to the bar yet so I can’t say how it is, but I have a feeling their rating is skewed by the small number of reviews and will only go up from here. 13. Category 10 Luke Combs just opened his bar a few months ago so again, this is likely a situation where there just aren’t enough reviews for an accurate rating yet – and the reviews that are posted are likely from people who had a bad experience for one reason or another. I wouldn’t put too much stock into this ranking until some more reviews come in. 12. Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row This is one of the longer-running artist bars on Broadway, and it seems that most of the complaints are about the lack of elevators (it’s quite the hike to get upstairs to the rooftop so I get that) or the aggressive security. 11. Luke’s 32 Bridge Luke Bryan’s bar has plenty of 5-star reviews, but there are also quite a few 1-star reviews complaining that the staff was unfriendly or that the food wasn’t great. I’ve never eaten here so I can’t speak on that, but I know that the bar is usually packed so I can imagine having to deal with crowds of drunks all the time probably does get old for the staff… 10. Friends In Low Places Garth Brooks said that he wanted Friends In Low Places to be the “Chick-fil-A” of honky tonks, a place that plays real country music and where everybody feels safe. But it seems that his promises may have set the expectations too high, because there are a lot of negative reviews that mention the lack of country music and unfriendly staff. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES BAR & HONKY-TONK (@friendsbarnash) 9. Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar This is one of the most popular bars on Broadway, so it’s no surprise that its rating is weighed down by negative reviews complaining about the wait times to get in or inattentive staff. 8. Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up Lainey’s is another new bar, which opened last year in what was previously Florida Georgia Line’s bar, FGL House. I haven’t been here but overall the reviews are fairly good, despite some people not liking the food or complaining about the staff being rude. It do be like that sometimes though, especially on Broadway where you can’t please everybody. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bell Bottoms Up (@bellbottomsupbar) 7. Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse It seems like Kid Rock’s is a place that people plan their entire Nashville trip around, and overall there are quite a few people who love this place. But there are also some negative reviews complaining that it’s too packed, or that the staff was rude, and of course you get reviews from people who complain about the band making “political statements” – although I’m not sure what they were expecting from a bar owned by Kid Rock. Not exactly a safe space… 6. Ole Red Blake Shelton’s bar has pretty good reviews, which makes sense because it’s a fairly inoffensive, standard bar in downtown Nashville (though it does have probably the best rooftop on Broadway). But the big complaints seem to be about the quality of the food and the inattentive service, which bring the ratings down a bit. 5. Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen It’s no surprise that this bar has such high ratings, based on the name alone. Morgan Wallen is one of the biggest superstars in country music, but he’s also one of the most divisive, so people who come to his bar are probably big fans of Morgan and thus going to be big fans of his bar. But there are still negative reviews that complain about the crowds (not sure what you were expecting), the poor service, and the lack of country music. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen (@mwthisbar) 4. Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa Miranda is one of only two female artists with her own bar on Broadway, so it’s no surprise that her bar is so highly rated by the female crowd that it attracts. It also has a unique menu featuring Mexican food that seems to get good reviews (and the one time I ate there I was impressed by the food), but there are also some negative ratings that complain about the long wait times for service and the lack of selection in food and drinks. 3. Redneck Riviera John Rich is one of the few artists who own their own bar on Broadway (in fact the three highest-rated artist bars are all owned by the artist and not by hospitality companies, so take from that what you will). And his bar may be smaller than some of the others, but it seems like it has a hardcore, dedicated fanbase with overall good reviews for the place. Of course there are still some complaints, mostly about the food and the service, but there are also negative reviews from people who simply don’t like Rich’s politics. 2. AJ’s Good Time Bar AJ’s and Chief’s were basically tied for the top spots when it came to averaging out the ratings, with people loving Alan Jackson’s honky tonk for being smaller and more of a traditional honky tonk while still offering friendly service and good music. The majority of negative reviews were from people who were denied entry into the bar or had an issue with their drinks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alan Jackson’s Good Time Bar (@ajsgoodtimebar) 1. Chief’s Eric Church’s bar recently celebrated its one-year anniversary on Broadway, and it seems like it’s built a reputation for being one of the favorites. The reviews online seemed love that it serves Rodney Scott BBQ and not the same food as all the other bars on Broadway, as well as the unique floors and the quality of the bands that were on stage. Most of the negative reviews for Chief’s were about the security being rude or denying them entry, but it seems like good security in a bar full of drunk people would be a good thing… We love a good loud Honky Tonk that rocks on Friday nights…see you tomorrow at #ChiefsonBroadway. pic.twitter.com/syTqh0sxl6 — Chief's on Broadway (@ChiefsBroadway) April 18, 2024 So there you have it, the rankings of all 15 celebrity bars in downtown Nashville based on their online ratings. Honestly, for the most part I pretty much agree with the ratings. I probably would have put Friends In Low Places a little higher, and Morgan Wallen’s lower, as well as a few other minor changes. But it seems like overall, the online ratings give you a pretty good idea of what you can expect from each bar, which may make it easier to decide which ones you want to visit (or skip) on your trip to Music City. And for any bars that are reading this and mad about their ranking: Don’t shoot the messenger. You earned those ratings, not me. I just reported them.The post What Are The Highest – And Lowest – Rated Artist Bars On Broadway In Downtown Nashville? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Breaking ground on a very special project. Last fall, Eric Church and Luke Combs hosted their Concert For Carolina benefit show, which ended up raising over $24.5 million for residents in western North Carolina that were devastated by historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. Of course, both Eric and Luke have very personal ties to the area, as Luke grew up in Asheville from the time he was eight years old. Eric grew up in Granite Falls, which sits in the foothills of the mountains, and both are Appalachian State University alumni. They split the money in half for their respective causes, and Church used his portion, which went to his Chief Cares foundation, to purchase land in Avery county where a new community of homes will be built. And this weekend, Church was joined by North Carolina governor Josh Stein, and other county officials, to break ground on the development to officially get the building process started. The Blue Haven development will have 40-45 modern e-built homes that will be built by Clayton Homes, and Eric told the Governor that his goal was to make sure the people who lost everything and got dispersed are able to stay at home. It’s an admirable goal indeed, and the fact that Eric is so focused on helping keep locals where they’re as at peace as he is is truly amazing, and he says it’s the “genesis” of the whole project: “We’re providing 45 homes to the people of Avery county, for the disaster of Hurricane Helene, and that’s just the beginning. We’re also going to continue to help surrounding counties. You know, when Hurricane Helene happened, I mean, being from here, my heart is here. This is where my soul is at rest. I wanted to help. And the biggest thing about this is, you know, a lot times, when disaster happens, as you know, people get dispersed.  It’s just the way it happens. So the biggest thing for me was, we need to keep people in their community and put a house where their home is. and that’s the whole genesis of what this is.” Governor Stein is also committing state resources to help with the efforts, and Eric’s Chief Cares foundation is already looking at other land to buy in the local communities to continue this incredible work. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Governor Josh Stein (@nc_governor) While Eric is gearing up to release a new album Evangeline vs. The Machine on May 2nd, it’s clear that this new project is a huge priority and will continue to be a focus for his foundation for a long time to come. The fact that they’re breaking now is so exciting for all of those who have been displaced by the hurricane, and I can’t wait to see it come together and impact so many lives in a positive way. Eric recently called Concert for Carolina “the greatest concert I’ve ever played,” and it’s clear that he’s putting his money where his mouth is, so to speak, and then some: “The greatest concert I’ve ever played was the Concert for Carolina – that’s the greatest thing I’ve been involved with. This song played a big part of that night and is a rallying cry for the people there that still need a lot of help. As a person who writes and performs a song, seeing it truly impact people’s lives is the greatest thing you can hope to accomplish.” It’s true that music is medicine, and to see Eric, along with Luke Combs, using it, as well as their very large platforms, to do so much good is remarkable and admirable, to say the least. He’s doing way more than anyone could’ve ever expected, and continues to go above and beyond for the people and place that he loves so dearly. It’s going to do more good than you can imagine for the local people who have been suffering for months now, and the fact that Eric continues to champion this place and people shows his true character and love for helping his community. You can learn more about the story here: The post Eric Church Breaks Ground On ‘Blue Haven’ Mountain Community For Hurricane Helene Victims: “This Is Where My Soul Is At Rest… I Wanted To Help” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

HERE for it. Sturgill Simpson is currently out on his extensive headlining tour called the Who The F*** Is Johnny Blue Skies? tour, which will run through May ending in Merriweather, Maryland. He’s been putting on epic three-hour lives performances, and even dug up a classic cover for the set list again, singing Nirvana’s “In Bloom” for fans in Birmingham, Alabama at Legacy Arena. Of course, Simpson put out an incredible cover of Nirvana’s “In Bloom” back in 2016, and the song first appeared on Nirvana’s second album Nevermind, which was released in September of 1991, after the song was first recorded in 1990 and released as a music video (also in 1991, before it was put out on the record). Written solely by frontman Kurt Cobain, who actually had aspirations to one day be thought of as more of a true singer/songwriter “like Johnny Cash” (which you can read more about HERE), I just love thinking about that and what could’ve been… it’s always just made sense to me that a country artist would be attracted to the music of Nirvana, though… maybe I’m biased because they’re one of my favorite bands. Kurt had also wanted to release “In Bloom” as their first major label debut single after signing with DGC (a division of Interscope Geffen A&M Records), though it ended up being the fourth single from that record, as their classic song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was ultimately their debut. It’s hard to argue that wasn’t the right call, but I guess we may never really know how it would’ve been otherwise. And when it came time for Sturgill to release his third studio album A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, he told Rolling Stone that that he wanted to pay homage to Kurt and he had to include his rendition of the song on the tracklist: “I remember in seventh or eighth grade when that album dropped, it was like a bomb went off in my bedroom. For me, that song has always summed up what it means to be a teenager, and I think it tells a young boy that he can be sensitive and compassionate, he doesn’t have to be tough or cold to be a man. I wanted to make a very beautiful and pure homage to Kurt.” That he certainly did… what a beautiful way to put it, too. Sturgill hasn’t played it live in quite a while, and while I’ve seen some say it’s been ten years, I’ve seen a few comments where people said he’s played it live in the last five and they saw it in concert, so I’m honestly not sure exactly when the precise date was, though it’s obviously been too long… it’s rare for anyone to do Kurt Cobain justice, and it’s just impeccable. Check out a few fan videos here: @golddustkelley Sturgill’s spin on In Bloom by Nirvana. First time playing live since 2016. #fyp #sturgillsimpson #johnnyblueskies #nirvana #kurtcobain #birmingham ♬ original sound – golddustkelley And another one: @kurtcobangz #sturgillsimpson #johnnyblueskies #country #fyp #trending #nirvana ♬ original sound – kurtcobangz “In Bloom” And of course, the iconic Nirvana music video for “In Bloom”: Sturgill Simpson 2025 Tour Dates: Head over to Vivid Seats! It’s the only platform that gives you free tickets just for going to concerts. Pretty sweet deal, right? Apr 14, 2025 Mission Ballroom Denver, CO Apr 15, 2025 Mission Ballroom Denver, CO Apr 17, 2025 Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Bozeman, MT Apr 19, 2025 Spokane Arena Spokane, WA Apr 24, 2025 Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley Berkeley, CA Apr 25, 2025 – Apr 27, 2025 Stagecoach (Empire Polo Club) Indio, CA Apr 27, 2025 The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, NV Apr 29, 2025 Mesa Amphitheatre Mesa, AZ May 2, 2025 BOK Center Tulsa, OK May 3, 2025 Cable Dahmer Arena Independence, MO May 6, 2025 The Armory Minneapolis, MN May 9, 2025 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL May 10, 2025 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Detroit, MI May 13, 2025 Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC May 16, 2025 Knoxville Civic Coliseum Knoxville, TN May 17, 2025 Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Alpharetta, GA May 20, 2025 ExploreAsheville.com Arena Asheville, NC May 21, 2025 ExploreAsheville.com Arena Asheville, NC May 23, 2025 Credit One Stadium Charleston, SC May 24, 2025 Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD Jun 4, 2025 – Jun 8, 2025 Primavera Sound Barcelona, Sant Adrià de Besòs Jul 19, 2025 Fairwell Festival Redmond, OR Sep 11, 2025 – Sep 14, 2025 Bourbon & Beyond Louisville, KYThe post Sturgill Simpson Performs Nirvana’s “In Bloom” Live For The First Time In Years first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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