Family Ties and Country Vibes
Descendants of Country Legends Tour
Get ready for a Southern adventure in Clarksville! We'll start with live music, where "The Honkytonk Daycare Band," featuring talented youngsters with ties to country music legends, will serenade us. Enjoy bluegrass by Passenger Creek, boasting a three-time state fiddle champion and the great-grandson of Grand Ole Opry star Uncle Dave Macon. Then, tour Beachaven Winery for a taste of local flavor. Dinner features Georgette Jones, daughter of country icons George Jones and Tammy Wynette, and Dion Pride, son of the legendary Charley Pride. Explore Johnny Cash's Storyteller Hideaway Farm and Loretta Lynn's Ranch, where Twitty and Lynn, grandson of Conway Twitty and granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, will captivate us. In Nashville, immerse yourself in country music history at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Historic Studio B, and the Ryman Auditorium. Top it off with dinner and a Grand Ole Opry Show for a trip you won't forget!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- Day One
Arrive in Clarksville
Let’s start your visit to Clarksville off right with a trip to Southern Lights Farm for dinner. This beautiful setting is the perfect place to eat a great meal and sit back to enjoy some fantastic music to start off our tour! The Honkytonk Daycare Band” will be the perfect beginning to our country music voyage. These kids all have ties to Country Music and range in age from 8 – 12 years old. Be prepared to be amazed by these talented kids and their knowledge of classic country music.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Day Two
A day that starts with bluegrass music is a day that starts off right! Passenger Creek features a 3-time state fiddle champion, as well as the great grandson of Grand Ole Opry star Uncle Dave Macon.
When the music is over, we will have lunch, then visit Beachaven Winery for a tour and tasting.
After a brief rest at your hotel, we will head to a local venue for a delicious southern dinner with a great performance. If you thought George Jones and Tammy Wynette were the king and queen of country music, tonight you will hear from the princess.
Georgette Jones will showcase her beautiful voice, singing songs made famous by her parents and telling the stories behind the songs. She will be joined by Dion Pride, the son of ACM Pioneer Award winner Charley Pride. As the son of legendary Country Music Hall of Famer, Charley Pride, Dion carries on his family's musical legacy while forging his own path. With his remarkable talent as a songwriter and multi-talented instrumentalist, playing guitar, piano, drums, and bass, Dion has demonstrated his versatility in the world of music.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Day Three
We have some insight into the life of the Man in Black today. We will drive an hour south to the tiny town of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, home of the Johnny Cash’s Storyteller Hideaway Farm. Owned by Johnny Cash for more than 30 years, he commonly referred to the farm as the “center of my universe.”
Lunch will be served at the Wonders Center. This is the largest general science museum based upon biblical principals in the world. You will have a delicious lunch and time to tour the facility.
What country music tour would be complete without honoring the Queen of Country Music, Loretta Lynn? Our next stop will be at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee
Next, we will head over to the amphitheater at Loretta Lynn’s ranch for dinner and a show with Twitty and Lynn. Conway Twitty’s grandson, Tre, and Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, Tayla, will bring a wonderful tribute to their famous grandparents. Singing hits like Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man, Coal Miner’s Daughter and Hello Darling, guests will relive the old days of country music. Dinner will be served at this show.
Friday, October 18, 2024
- Day Four
Get ready for a day filled with toe-tapping tunes and unforgettable experiences in Nashville!
Kick off your adventure at the Country Music Hall of Fame, where you'll journey through the colorful history of country music and snap selfies with iconic memorabilia. Then, channel your inner rock star at Historic Studio B, where legends like Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton laid down their chart-topping hits.
After working up an appetite, refuel with a mouthwatering lunch on your own downtown, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Music City.
Next up, get ready to be dazzled on a tour of the legendary Ryman Auditorium, where the spirits of country music's greatest performers still linger.
As the day winds down, treat your taste buds to an included feast at Sante Fe Cattle Company, where Southern flavors and good vibes collide. Finally, cap off your night with the ultimate Nashville experience: the Grand Ole Opry Show! Sit back, relax, and let the magic of country music sweep you off your feet as you enjoy a night of unforgettable performances. Get ready for a day you'll be talking about for years to come!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Day Five
After a leisurely morning and breakfast at the hotel, we will head back to St. Louis.