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| Date: | 2012-09-17 |
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| Article Title: | Music City Walk of Fame to Induct Kings of Leon |
| Article: | Music City, Inc. will induct Grammy-winning rock group Kings of Leon into the Music City Walk of Fame, presented by Gibson Guitar, on Friday, September 21, at 1 p.m. in Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville. The Music City Walk of Fame, created in the fall of 2006 on Nashville's Music Mile, is a landmark tribute to those from all genres of music who have made significant contributions to preserving the musical heritage of Nashville and have contributed to the world through song or other industry collaboration. With the addition of Kings of Leon, the Walk of Fame boasts 61 stars. A permanent sidewalk medallion with Kings of Leon's name displayed in a star-and-guitar design will be installed in the sidewalk along the Music Mile. The group's plaque will be inlaid in Walk of Fame Park on Demonbreun, between 4th and 5th Avenues South. The Music City Walk of Fame is an official project of Music City, Inc., the charitable foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau (NCVB), and is produced with the support of presenting sponsor Gibson Guitar and sponsors GAC, Durango Boot, Black River Entertainment, the City of Nashville and Metro Parks. Hard Rock Cafe, Nashville is the newest partner to the Walk of Fame. They will sponsor a Rock & Roll Star at the next induction ceremony. Nominations are open to the public and are accepted in the categories of Artist, Musician, Songwriter, and Producer/Music Industry Executive. Application forms are reviewed by the Music City Walk of Fame anonymous selection committee. |
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