(excerpts taken from PCG Nashville)-The “Best New Nashville” two-part concert series (to be held at Opry Mills-Nashville) will launch on Sunday, October 11 beginning at 2:30pm with the second show to be filmed on October 25. The October 11 concert will highlight performances by singer/ songwriter and recording artists. The live shows (both of which are free and open to the public) will feature a mix of performances and interviews offering the audience an up-close and personal introduction to each and every artist.

The virtual format will expand and reinforce Nashville’s unique musical offering to music enthusiasts globally. The series will place concentration on “making it” as an artist in a high stakes industry platform, offer constructive direction and feedback while demonstrating and overcoming true-to-life obstacles.

“We want to bring the heritage and talents of Music City right to the audience’s front door. At the touch of a button, viewers can be part of a traditional Nashville experience,” said show co-host Bernard Porter. “While the webisodes will connect viewers to the program enabling them to see the full show as recorded in Nashville, the overall concept behind ‘Next New Nashville’ is to revive artist in-store appearances. These modern-day in-stores will open the door for a number of newcomers to garner exposure. The Nashville series is the model of things to come. ‘Next New Nashville’ has the potential to become a national on-the-road show offering artists a showcase opportunity that is virtually international.”

Featuring special guest appearances by veteran artists who will share the stories behind their personal journey and lend their advice, “Best New Nashville” is cued up to provide an intimate inside look at the various stages of some of Nashville’s most talented new artists.