650 AM WSM, the radio home of the Grand Ole Opry, is pleased to announce the launch of the ‘2018 WSM Road Show’, a live performance talent competition highlighting up and coming country music singer-songwriters. Presented by AJ’s Good Time Bar, which is owned by Grand Ole Opry member Alan Jackson in Nashville, Tennessee, the talent competition will award one grand-prize winner the opportunity to play the Grand Ole Opry in 2018 on the same evening Jackson makes an Opry appearance.
A two-hour matinee competition, the WSM Road Show will broadcast live on 650 AM WSM and WSMonline.com from 1-3 p.m. CT, from the stages of these historic Tennessee theaters…
January 27 | The Palace Theatre | Crossville, TN
February 17 | The Palace Theatre | Gallatin, TN
February 24 | Roxy Regional Theatre | Clarksville, TN
March 10 | Sugarlands Distilling Co. | Gatlinburg, TN
March 14 | The Capitol Theatre | Lebanon, TN
The final round of the competition will take place on Saturday, March 24th from 1-3 p.m. CT at AJ’s Good Time Bar in Nashville, Tennessee.
The WSM Road Show takes us back to a day when radio stations would visit outer lying areas and seek up and coming talent,” said Chris Kulick, WSM General Manager. “I am thrilled to give new country artists the opportunity to further their careers, and to be awarded the chance to play the Grand Ole Opry along with a legend like Alan Jackson is career-changing!”
To be considered for the WSM Road Show talent competition, applicants can visit wsmonline.com for submission information. All submissions will be reviewed in advance and selected contestants will be contacted directly with onsite audition information. (Contest limitations can be found at WSMonline.com.)
Recently named the #1 honky-tonk in Nashville by Billboard and located at 421 Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville, AJ’s Good Time Bar is named for Jackson’s 2008 chart-topper “Good Time.” Each floor sports a different personality, showcasing Jackson’s varied interests and hobbies. On the first floor, “AJ’s Honky Tonk” prominently features live country music, while the second-floor “GT Bar” offers a sports- and car-themed atmosphere.
The “Hullbilly Bar” on the third floor is proving to be one of the venue’s biggest draws…it’s modeled after Jackson’s Merritt Sportfish boat seen in his music videos for “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and “Long Way to Go.” That level also features karaoke and live music. The rooftop “Star Bar” caps AJ’s Good Time Bar, providing a panoramic view encompassing the historic Ryman Auditorium, Broadway, Nissan Stadium and all of downtown Music City from its vantage point four stories above the stretch of road commonly called the “Honky Tonk Highway,” just like Jackson’s current tour.
As sole owner and visionary behind the venue, Jackson is known to make appearances at AJ’s during the week and when not on the road. He’s also a majority owner in ACME Feed & Seed, located just blocks away at 1st Avenue and Broadway.
For more on AJ’s Good Time Bar, please visit ajsgoodtimebar.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
