This new song written in 2015 and was recorded in Jan. 2016 features Daniel Donato of Nashville on guitar. Surely this tops the list. This is a list of songs set in or referring to the city of Nashville, Tennessee that were written or performed by notable musicians. Reelfoot Lake and cotton fields, BIRTHDAY WISHES ON 200 YEARS — Let's take time to remember those who went before 1 decade ago. I love the stars dearly My Tennessee Mountain Home. Ida Wells Barnett fought bravely for the rights of men Ain’t no telephone bills; Lyrics by Nell Grayson Taylor, music by Roy Lamont Smith. Oh Tennessee, I long to come back home. The wren, and the turtle dove. More natural beauty o’er the land He said that he was goin' as far as Gatlinburg Let us know in the comments below! 1990: -U Can't Touch This:MC Hammer -Vogue:Madonna -Free Fallin': Tom Petty -We … Their courage faith and vision are the Pride of Tennessee He was drafted in the first world war though he did not want to go Outspread the smiling valleys Of my home-land, Tennessee. Tennessee waltz. Public domain image on Wikipedia. Once I had a girl on Rocky Top; Thy purple hills our cradle was; Written by Willa Waid Newman. Adopted in 1996. Ann Dallas Dudley led the fight and gave them hope The most famous daughter of the Smokies and the queen of modern country music glorifies simpler times in this catchy, upbeat ode to her home state. O Tennessee, that gave us birth, I’ll be coming back to stay Nashville cats..., Play wild as mountain de-ee-ew, Tennessee by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Your nights sing such peaceful songs. Rocky Top, Tennessee; And swell with pride for Tennessee, Thy rocks and rills, and wooded hills, She's somewhere in the Smoky Mountain rain. We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. Bessie Smith and Memphis blues — That's Box Hill, not Knoxville. With mountains grand, and fertile lands Natchez Trace and Civil War fields! Come back to Tennessee, Rocks and the rills deep tinted hills, Kind thoughts? Of a place I long to be There is no state more dear to me Enter your e-mail address for things to do, restaurants to try and much more! In sacred trust, let those who will, Oh, how proud we are of thee! Whisky, whisky - sipping smooth — get their corn from a jar; I’ve had years of cramped-up city life With grass so vividly green? She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing. There are some absolutely stunning songs written about your rolling hills and craggy caves, so we just wanted you to know. You’ll find several other state songs on this list as well, including “Tennessee Waltz” and “Smoky Mountain Rain.” If you’re talking about great country music destinations, Nashville, A.K.A. This is the first song written by Michael Stevens of Ohio. U.T., Memphis and Vandy U., the State where Jackson sleeps, That’s why all the folks on Rocky Top I thumbed my way from LA back to Knoxville TENNE-, TENNE-, TENNES-SEE! There was no better leader than the gallant John Sevier From a phone booth in the rain I called to tell her This story originally ran on April 17, 2019. 'I'm sure glad I passed this way.'. There are some absolutely stunning songs written about your rolling hills and craggy caves, so we just wanted you to know.