The Bluebird Cafe
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The Bluebird Cafe

Nashville, Tennessee

Photo: Martin Berka

A 90-seat listening room in a strip mall that changed the course of country music. The Bluebird is where songwriters play their own songs in the round, and where careers have been born — Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill all had defining moments here. It's intimate in a way that makes every show feel like you're eavesdropping on genius.

Insider tip

Book online well in advance for the in-the-round shows. Sunday open mic nights are first-come, but the early-show songwriter rounds are the real draw.

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