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If you’ve ever been to\u00a0Nashville, you know it’s a thriving, multi-dimensional metropolis with an array of entertainment and cultural options,\u00a0but it is the Music City after all. No trip to Nashville is complete without experiencing live music and some of the places that helped make music what it is today. Even if you aren\u2019t the biggest country music fan, the history and the impact Nashville has made on music in general is fascinating, and all types of performers are part of the Nashville lore.<\/p>\n

Even with a busy schedule of educational sessions, learning about the biggest issues that will impact your business and networking with your favorite brands and salon owners,\u00a0the ASA World Summit Conference and Open Board Meeting, Oct. 6-7, is a great opportunity to experience a taste of all that Nashville has to offer. If the musical history element is what you\u2019re interested in, you can\u2019t miss these sites:<\/p>\n

Ryman Auditorium<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A National Historic Monument, Ryman Auditorium\u2019s history includes much more than country music. It became known as the \u201cCarnegie Hall of the South\u201d in an age when John Phillips Sousa and Enrico Caruso performed, Theodore Roosevelt spoke, and Houdini escaped at the Ryman. But, of course, you can also check out dressing rooms dedicated to country legends like Hank Williams and Minnie Pearl.<\/p>\n

Grand Ole Opry<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Opry is the world\u2019s longest running live radio program, with its first show having taken place in 1925. Over the years, anyone who\u2019s anyone in country music has been featured. Nashville\u2019s number-one attraction, hundreds of thousands travel from around the world to see the show live each year. Be sure to check their schedule<\/a> as acts are added for the weekend of Smart Tan Nashville, Oct. 7-9. Backstage tours are also available, if you can\u2019t make it to a show.<\/p>\n

The Bluebird Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The iconic 90-seat music club is known for intimate\u00a0acoustic performances and as the place where many of country music\u2019s biggest stars paid their dues as unknowns. Superstars from Garth Brooks to Taylor Swift are said to have been discovered there. With music seven nights a week, you can visit for Writer\u2019s Night, Open Mic Night, In the Round (several writers take turns), or a special event. The performance schedule is listed online<\/a> and reservations can be made a week in advance.<\/p>\n

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to explain briefly all that the Country Music Hall of Fame offers visitors. But perhaps Nashville.com does it best: \u00a0\u201cA treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design, a regular menu of live performances and public programs, a museum store, live satellite radio broadcasts, on-site dining, and fabulous public spaces all contribute to an unforgettable Museum experience.\u201d Its permanent exhibit, \u201cSing Me Back Home,\u201d uses artifacts and interactive media to allow visitors to experience everything from country\u2019s pre-commercial roots up to modern day.<\/p>\n

Special tip: The Omni Hotel, connected to the Music City Center where Smart Tan Nashville is located, is fully integrated with an expansion of the Country Music Hall of Fame\u00ae and Museum on three levels.<\/em><\/p>\n

The new ASA World Summit Conference and Open Board Meeting, Oct. 6-7, 2017, offers a full slate of networking opportunities, education and entertainment, but the trip is also a great opportunity to take some time to explore an incredible city with attractions for any style. There\u2019s so much to see in the city, even those who have been going since our first convention there haven\u2019t seen it all. Better start planning now — we\u2019ll see you in Nashville!<\/p>\n

Early bird pricing for the ASA World Summit\u00a0ends August 1! It’s your last chance to register for the lowest rate of $79. Click here to register.<\/a><\/p>\n

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It became known as the \u201cCarnegie Hall of the South\u201d in an age when John Phillips Sousa and Enrico Caruso performed, Theodore Roosevelt spoke, and Houdini escaped at the Ryman. But, of course, you can also check out dressing rooms dedicated to country legends like Hank Williams and Minnie Pearl. Grand Ole Opry The Opry is the world\u2019s longest running live radio program, with its first show having taken place in 1925. Over the years, anyone who\u2019s anyone in country music has been featured. Nashville\u2019s number-one attraction, hundreds of thousands travel from around the world to see the show live each year. Be sure to check their schedule as acts are added for the weekend of Smart Tan Nashville, Oct. 7-9. Backstage tours are also available, if you can\u2019t make it to a show. The Bluebird Caf\u00e9 The iconic 90-seat music club is known for intimate\u00a0acoustic performances and as the place where many of country music\u2019s biggest stars paid their dues as unknowns. Superstars from Garth Brooks to Taylor Swift are said to have been discovered there. With music seven nights a week, you can visit for Writer\u2019s Night, Open Mic Night, In the Round (several writers take turns), or a special event. The performance schedule is listed online and reservations can be made a week in advance. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum It\u2019s hard to explain briefly all that the Country Music Hall of Fame offers visitors. 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With music seven nights a week, you can visit for Writer\u2019s Night, Open Mic Night, In the Round (several writers take turns), or a special event. The performance schedule is listed online and reservations can be made a week in advance. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum It\u2019s hard to explain briefly all that the Country Music Hall of Fame offers visitors. But perhaps Nashville.com does it best: \u00a0\u201cA treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design, a regular menu of live performances and public programs, a museum store, live satellite radio broadcasts, on-site dining, and fabulous public spaces all contribute to an unforgettable Museum experience.\u201d Its permanent exhibit, \u201cSing Me Back Home,\u201d uses artifacts and interactive media to allow visitors to experience everything from country\u2019s pre-commercial roots up to modern day. 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Over the years, anyone who\u2019s anyone in country music has been featured. Nashville\u2019s number-one attraction, hundreds of thousands travel from around the world to see the show live each year. Be sure to check their schedule as acts are added for the weekend of Smart Tan Nashville, Oct. 7-9. Backstage tours are also available, if you can\u2019t make it to a show. The Bluebird Caf\u00e9 The iconic 90-seat music club is known for intimate\u00a0acoustic performances and as the place where many of country music\u2019s biggest stars paid their dues as unknowns. Superstars from Garth Brooks to Taylor Swift are said to have been discovered there. With music seven nights a week, you can visit for Writer\u2019s Night, Open Mic Night, In the Round (several writers take turns), or a special event. The performance schedule is listed online and reservations can be made a week in advance. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum It\u2019s hard to explain briefly all that the Country Music Hall of Fame offers visitors. But perhaps Nashville.com does it best: \u00a0\u201cA treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design, a regular menu of live performances and public programs, a museum store, live satellite radio broadcasts, on-site dining, and fabulous public spaces all contribute to an unforgettable Museum experience.\u201d Its permanent exhibit, \u201cSing Me Back Home,\u201d uses artifacts and interactive media to allow visitors to experience everything from country\u2019s pre-commercial roots up to modern day. Special tip: The Omni Hotel, connected to the Music City Center where Smart Tan Nashville is located, is fully integrated with an expansion of the Country Music Hall of Fame\u00ae and Museum on three levels. The new ASA World Summit Conference and Open Board Meeting, Oct. 6-7, 2017, offers a full slate of networking opportunities, education and entertainment, but the trip is also a great opportunity to take some time to explore an incredible city with attractions for any style. There\u2019s so much to see in the city, even those who have been going since our first convention there haven\u2019t seen it all. Better start planning now -- we\u2019ll see you in Nashville! Early bird pricing for the ASA World Summit\u00a0ends August 1! It's your last chance to register for the lowest rate of $79. 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The Bluebird Caf\u00e9 The iconic 90-seat music club is known for intimate\u00a0acoustic performances and as the place where many of country music\u2019s biggest stars paid their dues as unknowns. Superstars from Garth Brooks to Taylor Swift are said to have been discovered there. With music seven nights a week, you can visit for Writer\u2019s Night, Open Mic Night, In the Round (several writers take turns), or a special event. The performance schedule is listed online and reservations can be made a week in advance. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum It\u2019s hard to explain briefly all that the Country Music Hall of Fame offers visitors. 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