Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2025 i Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

Happy New Year to you! I hope that your new year is off to a great start. We’re thrilled to have Jelly Roll on our cover, and he’s going to host our annual Music in the City event at his brand-new bar downtown. This will be an amazing event you will not want to miss! You probably know his story, an Antioch native, who sold mixtapes out of the trunk of his car, was arrested and served time before becoming the superstar he is today. His story is one of redemption and inspiration. In November of 2023, he won CMA New Artist of the Year. In January 2024, Jelly Roll testified before the U.S. Congress, in support of anti-fentanyl legislation. Explaining he “was a part of the problem. I am…

Twenty years into a love story that began with a college band, Drew & Ellie Holcomb are what you might describe as a classic Nashville music-biz couple. But surprisingly, they’ve never really teamed up for an honest-to-goodness, full-length studio album… until now. For the uninitiated, Drew normally leads Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors – an Americana outfit beloved by actual neighbors and national crowds alike. And for her part, Ellie has grown into a folky fixture on the Contemporary Christian scene, all while they balance family life at home. On January 24, that creative separation ends, as the delightful Memory Bank brings business and pleasure together. And though it’s been a long time coming, they both promise it was worth the wait. “I think a lot of people always assume…

Happy New Year! There’s so much excitement that comes with the start of a new year, and I’m especially excited to share all that Music City has in store this month (and beyond). As always, we’ve got you covered with local events you won’t want to miss, including a list of concerts spanning the entire month. Several of those concerts are part of a major milestone, as the iconic Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. To commemorate, the Grand Ole Opry has a year-long celebration planned, and we’ve highlighted several things to expect at the Opry throughout 2025 for its biggest and best year yet. That’s not all the music content we’re bringing you in this issue. I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with our cover…

Jennifer Harris and her husband, Joseph Slosivich, moved to Nashville from California several years ago and quickly became involved in our community. They are both long-time Nashville Opera devotees and graciously hosted a beautiful Patron Party for the prelude to La Bella Notte 2025 at their lovely home in Northumberland. They are excited to introduce others to this engaging art form. Katie Marchetti is a former attorney now serving as the Vice President of Philanthropic Services for The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. With a diverse career background and having lived and worked in several countries, Katie brings a global perspective to everything she does. We appreciate these two fascinating women sharing their thoughts on chairing La Bella Notte and how the event supports Nashville Opera’s education and engagement programs.…

Singer-songwriter Jelly Roll knows a thing or two about the power of change. From a turbulent past with multiple incarcerations throughout his teens and early 20s to selling out 58 arenas in a 13-week time span, Jelly Roll is a living, breathing, powerhouse-singing example of what change can look like when inner work is done, and hope is not lost. But as different as the four-time Grammy nominee’s life may look now, it’s Jelly Roll’s unwavering commitment to being his authentically honest self that has made him the hitmaking household name he is today. And the Antioch native’s love of music has been there every step of the way, even before he knew he would change lives through his. “To have not one musician in our household, man we loved…

Amaka Aesthetics Dr. Nneamaka Nwubah—often called Dr. Amaka by her patients—is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Nashville, TN. She has built her career around a track record of surgical excellence and a passionate commitment to delivering impactful aesthetic transformations that help her patients look and feel like the best versions of themselves. Celebrating and Enhancing Beauty Dr. Amaka takes the time to form personal connections with each patient she meets, listening attentively to their goals so that she can deliver results that meet—and often exceed—their expectations. She seeks to cultivate an environment of compassion and collaboration, answering questions and serving as a trusted partner in each patient’s healthcare journey. As a Black female plastic surgeon, Dr. Amaka also possesses an advanced understanding of the unique concerns faced…

Bring the heat this season with this delicious drink recipe from Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club. Made with a cold weather favorite, Nelson’s Green Brier TN Whiskey, and taken to the next level with Nashville Hot Chicken Syrup, it’s a creative cocktail sure to keep you warm all winter long. (blueprintcocktailclub.com) THE FIREBIRD Ingredients: 2 oz Nelson’s Green Brier TN Whiskey¾ oz fresh lemon juice1 oz Nashville Hot Chicken SyrupSparkling wine, to topPickle slice, to garnish Directions: Shake ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a mason jar filled with new ice. Pour into a mason jar. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a pickle slice.…

It was the ultimate Taco Tuesday as guests sampled tacos from 12 local hot spots, including Superica, Taco Bamba, Tío Fun, Fonda, Torchy’s Tacos, Nashville Underground, Mojo's Tacos, Saint Añejo, Pie Town Tacos, Bajo Taco, Ofelia, and Pancho & Lefty’s. Then, they voted for their favorite. After all the votes were tallied, here’s who was crowned as having the best tacos in town: While sampling tacos, guests also sipped on tequila cocktails like the Margarita and Paloma, courtesy of Lunazul Tequila. Tastings of Lunazul Tequila and Tequila Ocho were also available for attendees to try. Many guests took part in an additional VIP tequila tasting, where they enjoyed an exclusive opportunity to taste three variations of Tequila Ocho's award-winning tequila. Nashville Smile Bar brought the photo booth fun, and DJ…

Guests mixed and mingled at the Four Seasons, which was transformed into a Christmas wonderland, complete with a giant sleigh, festive decor, and seasonal cocktails. Santa's helpers crafted monogrammed pajamas and custom patch hats for all attendees, and surprise guest and country music singer, Carly Pearce, graced the stage with a debut of her new Christmas song with Michael Buble.…

There’s a reason Middle Tennessee State University has been endeared as a “Grammy-winning factory.” The university aids in putting artists on the fast track to accolades and stardom. MTSU alumni, former or current students, and faculty from across the university have been a part of more than 170 Grammy Award nominations in the last two decades. The number of MTSU-connected Grammy winners since 2001 currently stands at more than 20 people, with nearly 50 Grammys, including nine repeat recipients, in categories from classical to pop to rock to country to gospel and rap. “I’m so proud of our Department of Recording Industry, which constantly makes Billboard Magazine and Hollywood Reporters’ lists of top Music Business programs in the world,” says College of Media and Entertainment Dean Beverly Keel. “It’s extra special…

Like much of Nashville, the midtown neighborhood encompassing 16th and 17th Ave. S. known as Music Row has undergone dramatic changes. While it is still home to record labels, publishing houses, and recording studios, several large residential apartment complexes have emerged in the area. With the demographics of that community shifting — and prime real estate at the corner of 17th and Grand available for purchase — Huseyin and Harun Ustankaya saw an opportunity to introduce a new restaurant. This fall, they opened Music Row Bar and Grill, transforming a one-story modernist office building into a chic, comfortable eatery, complete with a central bar, main and private dining rooms, and a large, appealing outdoor terrace. The restaurant’s simple name belies its offerings. Music Row Bar and Grill serves an array…