Nashville Nightlife: The "Best of Country" Dinner Show

"Nashville's Favorite" Diana Murrell! Her first record for Electra Asylum "Just When I Needed You Most", was a Top 10 song nationwide and crossed over to the Billboard charts. She has been a special guest on the "Grand Ole Opry" and has made numerous appearances on TNN's "Nashville Now" with Ralph Emery. She has performed and toured with artists like Marty Robbins, Tammy Wynette, Janie Frickie, Alabama, Ricky Nelson, Carl Perkins, & Razzy Bailey.

 

Since 1982, Steve Hall and side-kick Shotgun Red have been a part of the Nashville country music community. From Ralph Emery's television program, "Nashville Now", to the enormously popular 25-year-run show, "Hee Haw", and also host of "Country Clips", these two are hilarious as they perform impressions of country music stars, with great comedy, and also sing your top country favorites.

 

Mel has been a strong 'stand-up' kind of guy since charting many hits in the 70s and 80s, including his first top ten single "Louisiana Saturday Night," plus "Right In the Palm Of Your Hand" which was remade by Alan Jackson on his "Under The Influence" compact disc, "Preaching Up A Storm", and "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On" that brought Mel to the forefront of the country music world. His next album release, "Stand Up", a monster top-5 hit for Mel, became one of the most popular videos on television. With Mel's success, the award nominations starting flying his way with a 1985 nomination for Male Vocialist of the Year by the Country Music Association.

 

Mark Powelson is a Nashville favorite! He has entertained with many Grand Ole Opry stars and performed many country song favorites from Johnny Cash to Conway Twitty. He recently released his first CD, entitled, "I Walk My Talk".

 

Brenda Best performs weekly here at The Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater. Whether she's songwriting, acting in videos, or performing live, Brenda will always bring her 'best game' to the stage. For over ten years, this charismatic Canadian-born songstress has been prowling stages across the USA. The following are some highlights of her Nashville accomplishments: - The Bluebird Cafe (CSN songwriters showcase performance)- WSM Midnight Jamboree live radio performances - The Nashville Star - (2004 finalist finishing at #33 out of 6200 contestants) - Live with Grand 'Ole Opry star Jim Ed Brown (performance) - ABC's Good Morning Tennessee (promoting songwriters)- CMT in 'The Century of Country Music,' (documentary about songwriters)- Voice-overs for KFC radio commercials - Appeared in Country Music Videos with Brad Paisley "Mud on the Tires" - Appearance in 2008 Blake Shelton Video "HOME."

 

Jack has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1967. He began his career as the drummer for Ernest Tubb in the Texas Troubadour Band, and remained for 5 years. After leaving the Troubadour Band, Jack's smooth, clear, and dynamic voice brought him his first number one record in 1966 called, "There Goes My Everything", followed by "All The Time." People refer to 1967 as, "The Jack Greene Year in the CMA." He was awarded "Single of the Year”, "Album of the Year", "Male Vocalist of the Year", and "There Goes My Everything" won Song of the Year.

 

Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Author... Miss Country Soul! Jeannie Seely is a well known name in country music. In 1966 her #1 single "Don't Touch Me" won her a Grammy Award for the Best Female Performance on a Country Record. This led to the Grand Ole Opry where she continues to perform today. Jeannie's hits include, "Can I Sleep in Your Arms", "Lucky Ladies", "Little Things", Tell Me Again", and "I'll Love You More”.

 

Cindy Moore came to Nashville from Atlanta, GA in 1979 to sing and dance in the shows at Opryland theme park. It was there that she portrayed Minnie Pearl and was discovered by the real "Minnie", Sarah Cannon. Cindy was trained by Mrs. Cannon and also performed shows with her. Cindy continues to work in the Opryland area, and at conventions across the country. She is a speaker at many society and charity functions. "Cindy's characterization of our wonderful 'Minnie Pearl' is masterful and will certainly perpetuate her memory...lest she be forgotten!" as stated by the Navy Veterans Association. Cindy is honored by continuing the Minnie Pearl legacy, "I'm not trying to take her place, I just want to continue the legend," she says.