{"id":1969490,"date":"2025-08-19T23:48:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T23:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1969490"},"modified":"2025-08-19T23:48:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T23:48:31","slug":"huntsville-music-office-showcasing-north-alabama-talent-as-part-of-americanafest-in-nashville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/huntsville-music-office-showcasing-north-alabama-talent-as-part-of-americanafest-in-nashville\/","title":{"rendered":"Huntsville Music Office showcasing North Alabama talent as part of AMERICANAFEST in Nashville"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.waff.com\" title=\"\">WAFF<\/a>) &#8211; North Alabama artists are saddling up and heading to Nashville, Tennessee for AMERICANAFEST 2025. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">For this year\u2019s event, two separate music events will take place in the Music City to showcase the sounds of the Tennessee Valley. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\"><b>Muscle Shoals Meets the Rocket City: <\/b><\/p>\n<figure class=\"media-item | figure media-item-image article-image w-100\">\n<div class=\"figure-wrapper img-wrapper figure-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Muscle Shoals Meets the Rocket City\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/gray-waff-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/DWKRSKCA2JBPTFCRSGLD2UYZSE.jpg?auth=43e11963ed6cb4d76a92f793ad95b2a292abd5d3b4e64637c12659a16072f72e&amp;width=980&amp;height=1225&amp;smart=true\" width=\"980\" height=\"1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gray-waff-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/DWKRSKCA2JBPTFCRSGLD2UYZSE.jpg?auth=43e11963ed6cb4d76a92f793ad95b2a292abd5d3b4e64637c12659a16072f72e&amp;width=540&amp;height=675&amp;smart=true 540w, https:\/\/gray-waff-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/DWKRSKCA2JBPTFCRSGLD2UYZSE.jpg?auth=43e11963ed6cb4d76a92f793ad95b2a292abd5d3b4e64637c12659a16072f72e&amp;width=720&amp;height=900&amp;smart=true 720w, https:\/\/gray-waff-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/DWKRSKCA2JBPTFCRSGLD2UYZSE.jpg?auth=43e11963ed6cb4d76a92f793ad95b2a292abd5d3b4e64637c12659a16072f72e&amp;width=980&amp;height=1225&amp;smart=true 980w, https:\/\/gray-waff-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/DWKRSKCA2JBPTFCRSGLD2UYZSE.jpg?auth=43e11963ed6cb4d76a92f793ad95b2a292abd5d3b4e64637c12659a16072f72e&amp;width=1300&amp;height=1625&amp;smart=true 1300w\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"figure-caption mt-1 px-1\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Muscle Shoals Meets the Rocket City<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit\">(Huntsville Music Office)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Presented by<b> <\/b>FAME Recording Studios and the Huntsville Music Office, several North Alabama artists will perform at Martin\u2019s BBQ in downtown Nashville. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">From Common Man and Karmessa to The LeBlanc Family Band, this event pays tribute to the historic, rich music of the Shoals as well as Huntsville. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Additionally, Kensie Coppin will share the stage with Steve Knight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">GRAMMY winner Mike Farris will close it out with an American roots performance that will remind the audience of the power of music in the Tennessee Valley. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\"><b>Rocket City Ramble:<\/b><\/p>\n<figure class=\"media-item | figure media-item-image article-image w-100\">\n<div class=\"figure-wrapper img-wrapper figure-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Rocket City Ramble\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/gray-waff-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/SUDAEMVQ6JBZTNNNHTAMFNDBHU.png?auth=a5e717591b95c5d0053584fe9519d5275ce9d2115dae74f7d2572596047923f7&amp;width=980&amp;height=1225&amp;smart=true\" width=\"980\" height=\"1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gray-waff-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/SUDAEMVQ6JBZTNNNHTAMFNDBHU.png?auth=a5e717591b95c5d0053584fe9519d5275ce9d2115dae74f7d2572596047923f7&amp;width=540&amp;height=675&amp;smart=true 540w, https:\/\/gray-waff-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/SUDAEMVQ6JBZTNNNHTAMFNDBHU.png?auth=a5e717591b95c5d0053584fe9519d5275ce9d2115dae74f7d2572596047923f7&amp;width=720&amp;height=900&amp;smart=true 720w, https:\/\/gray-waff-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/SUDAEMVQ6JBZTNNNHTAMFNDBHU.png?auth=a5e717591b95c5d0053584fe9519d5275ce9d2115dae74f7d2572596047923f7&amp;width=980&amp;height=1225&amp;smart=true 980w, https:\/\/gray-waff-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/SUDAEMVQ6JBZTNNNHTAMFNDBHU.png?auth=a5e717591b95c5d0053584fe9519d5275ce9d2115dae74f7d2572596047923f7&amp;width=1300&amp;height=1625&amp;smart=true 1300w\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"figure-caption mt-1 px-1\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Rocket City Ramble<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit\">(Huntsville Music Office)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Marking its second year, The Rocket City Ramble is coming back to Acme Feed &amp; Seed on Broadway. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">This afternoon marathon showcases Huntsville musicians on the big stage. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">With The Burney Sisters kicking off the afternoon with a signature blend of harmonies, Hollan and Jayne &amp; The Huntsmen will follow with soulful and electrifying sounds of their own. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The LeBlanc Family Band, Mike Farris and Steve Knight will also perform while Treetop &amp; The Gifted will close out the show with a perfomance that captures the city\u2019s creative momentum. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cWe\u2019re excited about opportunities like this that put local talent on a national stage and showcase why we are becoming one of the country\u2019s most exciting music hubs,\u201d said Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella. \u201cThe Rocket City bringing some of North Alabama\u2019s best to Nashville for these events in September especially reinforces our position within the Americana Music Triangle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Both events are completely free of charge. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@waff48news\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@waff48news\">Click Here to Subscribe on YouTube:<\/a> Watch the latest WAFF 48 news, sports &amp; 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