Audacy will host the grand opening of its new Audacy Nashville Sound Space on September 5, located inside the Hard Rock Cafe on Nashville’s Lower Broadway.
The Studio will celebrate its grand opening with an exclusive event featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a special appearance by Thomas Rhett. Additionally, it will become the new home of “Katie & Company,” Audacy’s nationally syndicated country music program hosted by Katie Neal, the 2024 ACM National Daily On-Air Personality of the Year award winner.
The launch of the Audacy Nashville Sound Space extends the strategic partnership between Audacy and Hard Rock International (HRI). The state-of-the-art production facility features sets for interviews, photography, and private performances.
Jeff Sottolano, Audacy’s Chief Programming Officer, said, “A permanent presence in Music City continues to elevate Audacy’s commitment to Country music and live events. The proximity of a professional studio coupled with an intimate performance venue and the singular talent of Katie Neal as a host and interviewer enables us to produce exclusive experiences for listeners and, simultaneously, a seamless transition for artists to move between the studio and stage. The Audacy Nashville Sound Space will be the heartbeat of our Country music format.”
Keith Sheldon, Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming President of Entertainment and Brand Management, added, “Hard Rock’s partnership with Audacy has provided a truly incredible platform for world-class artists to grace Hard Rock stages across the country, and we’re thrilled to be launching the Audacy Nashville Sound Space in Nashville to further our reach. This opportunity also reinforces Hard Rock’s continued commitment to building and strengthening relationships in the Country music community as we expand our entertainment offerings at all of our properties around the globe.”
The partnership between Audacy and HRI began in 2021 and now includes three venues – New York, Miami, and Nashville.
