Music Row, Nashville, Tennessee houses hundreds of music businesses and it is considered the heartbeat of the entertainment industry of Nashville. The rectangular piece of land between the 16th and the 17th Avenues, lined with road-side trees and fitted with a few blocks of offices gives a surprise to a first-timer, when he/she is told that this is the hub - The Music Row.

Looking at the history of this rectangle, a number of stepping stones contributed to its stature for becoming the hub of music in the country. In 1925, WSM's Grand Ole Opry program was started and it gradually attracted thousands of regular listeners. The NBC became the national distributor for Opry in 1939 and carved a unique place for Nashville in the realm of country music.

After this, musicians, producers and publishers started flocking towards Nashville. Opry brought Nashville on the entertainment map of the country. Music lovers started pouring into Nashville during weekends, because of their love for the Ryman Auditorium.

Country music, which was earlier bound to the barn-dance culture represented by the Grand Ole Opry gradually, became a commercial industry. Even today, country music is the heart and soul of Music Row, although Nashville is now openly accepting other musical adornments as well.

Today, world-class musical products churn out from the belly of major recording studios in Music Row and reach out to the world. There are many resources to update you about the latest releases. You can find many online resources sites that have their business based upon this industry.

The Music Row in Nashville, TN is place that serves as "the" center for country music within the nation. It is also known as one of the main attractions that thousands of people travel to see each year. Here is the official website:

http://www.musicrow.com/

The Music Row is located in both 16th and 17th South Avenue in Nashville (the downtown area).

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There are countless music businesses that reside in this area as well, which may contribute to the popularity that Music Row has grown from. There is even more about Music Row on WikiPedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Row

Info on the Music Row in Nashville:

http://www.yelp.com/search?find_loc=Music+Row%2C+Nashville%2C+TN

From the great and exciting people and music within Music Row, you can be certain that you will be embarking on a new discovery that you will not soon forget.

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You may be pleased to know that there are also Nashville TN hotels near the Music Row that you can enjoy your stay in.

Main things to see and do within Music Row:

- Listen to the music

- Check out the many events and things that are going on

- See the Owen Bradley Park

- Observe the tourist attractions

- Explore the different historical sites

Another historical and must see place in Nashville is the Music Rows. It became the center of recording industry in 1950. It became the recording place for music legends like Elvis Presley and the Everly brothers. Located in the entertainment district of Nashville, Music Row is just a walk away form different hotels and establishments. The are lots of things to do and places to explore around Nashville Music Rows.

Where to Stay?

If you want to explore the Music rows and the entire city of Nashville, checking into a nice hotel is a must. There are lots of hotels in Nashville, Tennessee that can cater to all your needs and wants. Check out these following hotels around Nashville Music Rows, while you're at it you can also check out the rates and amenities. You can also make a online reservation through their websites.

Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt

http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?moreDesc=true&ctyhocn=BNANVGI

Embassy Suite Nashville

http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/BNAESES/index.do

Indigo Hotel West End

http://www.hotelindigo.com

West End Lodge

http://www.westendlodge.com

Comfort inn Nashville

http://www.comfortinnnashville.com

Hutton Hotel

http://www.huttonhotel.com

Best Western Music Row Downtown

http://www.nashvillebestwestern.com

Courtyard by Marriot Hotel

http://www.courtyard.com

You can check out the complete list of hotels near Music Rows in this website:

http://reservations.musicrowhotels.com/nexres/search/search_results.cgi?interstitial=done&tab=tab0&src=10021952&address_lat_lng=36.15201408833908,-86.79253935813904

You can also check this site for maps of hotels near Music Rows:

http://www.musicrowhotels.com/