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Links
to Travel Resources and Other Useful Information
Here are some
articles and web sites that we have found useful for country music
travelers. These pages contain lots of information and tools
we think you'll find of interest.
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 Bluegrass
music is alive and well in South
Australia. That's the news from
the city of Adelaide,
where the
annual Adelaide
Bluegrass Picnic is
held every New Year's Day. Read this report about the January 2007
event.
  The Musician's Hall of Fame and
Museum located in downtown Nashville's includes not only
stellar exhibits of superstar musicians but also studio musicians,
producers and engineers who have created the music that has become the
soundtrack of our lives.
Australia
has been the breeding ground for many international country music stars
including keith
urban, Jamie
O'Neal, Sherrie Austin and
fantastic newcomers Kasey
Chambers, Camille Te Nahu,
Catherine
Britt and The Greencards
bluegrass band. Tune in to the Tamworth Rage Page to find out
what's happening Down under today including plans for exciting
festivals
in Tamworth
and Gympie. Check out the pictures of Country Music Travel at the 2004
Tamworth Country Music Festival on the Rage Page. We would
be happy to tell you all about our experiences in the Country Music
Capital of Australia and assist you in planning a trip to the next
Tamworth Festival January 19-28,
2006.
 Looking for
something different to do while you
are in
Nashville after you've been to the Opry and the Hall of Fame? This
article suggests some Nashville Entertainment
and Dining Alternatives. Also
see this article: Best bets for dining in Nashville
- Frommer's recommendations for tasty eats around town
 Country
music was not born where you might think - not Nashville, not Austin,
not Bakersfield, but in Bristol, TN-VA. Click here to read
about Country Music
Travel's regular stopover in Bristol
on our way to Nashville or Dollywood.
 The Crooked Road
is Virginia’s
Heritage Music Trail, a driving route through the Appalachian
Mountains from the western slopes of the Blue Ridge to the Coalfields
region of the state. The trail connects major heritage music venues in
the Appalachian region such as the Blue Ridge Music Center, Birthplace
of Country Music Alliance, and the Carter Family Fold.
 SuperClubs Caribbean Resort Vacation Packages
from Country Music Travel
Country
Music Alive has been serving country music fans for over ten
years. The service provides a unique way for country music fans
all over the world to obtain information and discuss country music.
 After
living in Japan for five years, the management of Country Music Travel became
believers in the international reach of country music. The night
clubs in Tokyo and the festivals held throughout the country showcase a
fine range of
talent who sing in both Japanese and English. Check out the CD
section on the Chili Beans - Country Music Home
Page in Japan to hear some audio clips for
yourself. The Tokyo area is home to some great traditional country
music performers like the the Ole
Country Boys and Sam
Ishihara.
 The Spruce Pine Bluegrass Band from Holland is led by our friend
Dennis Schut who is an ambassador and promoter of bluegrass music
throughout Europe including the annual European
World of Bluegrass festival.
 Western Today provides Information
about the Western Lifestyle - You will find info on Cowboys
Culture - Rodeo - Western Pioneers - Events and
Festivals - News - Music - Poetry - National
Finals - Bulls - History - Festivals - Horses -
Events Schedule and More.
 Tim McGraw
Fan site
 An
excellent source for maps, directions and distance estimates from your
home to your favorite country music destination.
 Get an up
to date forecast to find out what the weather might be when
you get there.
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