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NASHVILLE Open House

The Nashville: Reunion Tour is coming to town Saturday, November 23 and we're celebrating by opening up our doors for special hours before the show! Stop by from 10 AM–2 PM to step on the same stage as Deacon and Rayna!

Fall Open House

Planning a Fall break trip to Nashville? Don’t miss our Fall open house on Sunday, October 13 from 10 AM – 2 PM. Stop by for special merchandise deals, photo opportunities, and more! No ticket required.

Summer Open House

Don't miss our summer open house on Sunday, July 21 from 11 AM - 3 PM. Stop by for special merchandise deals, photo opportunities, and more! No ticket required.

Enter now for a chance to Experience a Nashville Getaway and a Night at The Bluebird Cafe!

Do you want a chance to experience the legendary Bluebird Cafe in person? Today through August 31, enter for a chance to win.

CMA Week 2024

Check out these ways to connect with us during CMA week (June 3-10)! Pop-Up shows, merch booths, and more!

Job Listings

Want to work at The Bluebird Cafe? Check out our current job listings!

Spring Open House

Stop by our spring open house on Sunday, April 7 from 10 AM–2PM. No reservation required!

Announcing the 2024 Tennessee Songwriters Week Finalists

Meet the seven winners from this year's Tennessee Songwriters Week showcases.

C2C 2024

The Bluebird Cafe is heading back to Europe this spring for Country to Country (C2C)! Catch us in Berlin on March 1 and in London March 9-10.

Tennessee Songwriters Week 2024

As a proud partner of Tennessee Songwriters Week, we’re excited for another year of great songs from all across our great state! Be a part of the celebration of the craft that put Tennessee on the map. Sign up for a qualifying round today!

Bluebird Cafe at Sundance Mountain Resort

Tickets for the winter Bluebird Cafe Concert Series at Sundance Mountain Resort are on sale now!

Alive & The Bluebird Concert Series Returns in January 2024

Our annual Alive & The Bluebird concert series returns in January 2024. Artists will include Kent Blazy, Tom Douglas, David Nail, The Warren Brothers, David Hodges, Darrell Scott, Chris DeStefano, Josh Osborne, and more.

The Bluebird at Bishop’s Lodge

Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection brings Nashville’s legendary songwriting performance venue, The Bluebird Cafe, back to Santa Fe this February and March, 2024 . A Southwestern rendition of the legendary Bluebird Cafe’s ‘stories behind the songs’ format seeks to inspire travelers and local music fans with Nashville’s top hitmakers in an intimate setting for two concerts each weekend.

Holiday Open House

Get ready for some amazing deals and support a small business this holiday season. Our annual Holiday Open House is Sunday, November 26 from 10 AM–2PM.

Erika Wollam Nichols and Bart Herbison Honored with Bob Kinglsey Living Legend Award

Two of Nashville’s highly and long-respected champions of supporting the songwriting community, Erika Wollam Nichols and Bart Herbison, were each honored Monday night with the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award.

Open House Celebrating the Nashville: Reunion Tour (September 24)

Calling all Nashville TV show fans! The Nashville: Reunion Tour is coming to town on Monday, September 25 and we're celebrating by opening up our doors for special hours on Sunday, September 24th!

Celero Commerce Enters Partnership with Nashville’s Iconic Bluebird Cafe

The Bluebird Cafe is proud to partner with Celero Commerce, a top ten U.S. non-bank payment processor. In addition to providing payment processing services for The Bluebird Cafe, Celro will also be the presenting sponsor of Bluebird on the Mountain, a six show concert series produced by Vanderbilt's Dyer Observatory.

Reduce, Reuse, Reblue Ebay Auction

The Bluebird Cafe has partnered with Turnip Green Creative Reuse in nashville and Southwest Airlines® to upcycle retired awnings that hung outside our historic music venue. The result is a limited-edition line of guitar cases, tote bags, guitar straps, and wallet sleeves. Available NOW for a limited time on Ebay.

Bluebird Bands at Sundance

Spurred by high demand for Bluebird Cafe shows at Sundance, we are pleased to present a new Bluebird Bands series this fall, kicking off September 3, 2023 with Stephen Kellogg Band.

24th Annual NSAI Song Contest

Submissions for the 24th annual NSAI Song Contest are open through September 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT.

Bluebird Cafe Documentary

The Bluebird Cafe's documentary tells the origin stories of megastars like Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift, while follow emerging singer-songwriters as they chase their dreams inside The Bluebird Cafe.

CMA Week Open Houses

In town for CMA Fest? Stop by the Bluebird Cafe for our special daytime hours!

Open House: Celebrating The Eras

Traveling to Nashville for the Taylor Swift concerts May 5-7? We'd love to see you at our open house events all weekend from 10 AM–2PM. Come see where Taylor got her start, enter our daily item giveaway, stop by our photo station, or search for the perfect Eras Tour outfit.

Tennessee Songwriters Week Finale Showcase

Meet the seven winners from Tennessee Songwriters Week 2023: Garrett Boys, Elijah Wise, Melanie Lafoy, Ron Short, HARZEE, Sarah Hardwig, and Aaron Bucks.

Bluebird on 3rd 2024 Shows

The Bluebird Cafe has partnered with 3rd & Lindsley to present the very successful Bluebird on 3rd series (at 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill). Tickets for our Fall series (every Monday from September 9-October 28) are ON SALE NOW!

Spring Open House

Join us for a festive Spring Open House on Sunday, March 12 from 10 AM–2PM for spring savings on your favorite Bluebird goodies and a chance to see inside The Bluebird Cafe! No reservations needed.

Alive & The Bluebird’s 30 Anniversary

December 20, 2022: For three decades, The Bluebird Cafe and hit songwriters have come together in January to support Alive, the only nonprofit hospice in Middle Tennessee. This year’s 30th Anniversary lineup of Alive & The Bluebird includes Tom Douglas, Kathy Mattea, Brett Young, Liz Rose, Chris DeStefano, and The Warren Brothers with more star […]

Bluebird Cafe at Bishop’s Lodge

Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection, the historic luxury resort and thoughtfully restored landmark in the UNESCO Creative City of Santa Fe, today announces it has partnered with Nashville’s legendary listening room, The Bluebird Cafe. While the venue is known as a haven to songwriters, The Bluebird Cafe brings its magic to a limited number of off-site […]

Holiday Open House

We’re opening our doors for a special open house Sunday, November 27th from 11-2 and celebrating with exclusive deals on Bluebird Cafe merchandise. If you’re visiting Nashville for Thanksgiving or plan to have family in town, swing by and take a look inside. Witness the 40 years of history within our walls and get ahead […]

Bluebird on 3rd Lunch Series (at 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill)!

#BluebirdOn3rd is back! The Bluebird Cafe is partnering with 3rd & Lindsley to once again present the very successful Bluebird on 3rd series, kicking off Monday afternoons at 12:30 PM […]

CMA Fest Open Houses

We are so excited that CMA Fest is 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 this year June 9-12. As a part of the festivities, we’ll be open for special daytime hours! Come on by to see The Bluebird, take pictures on our stage, and shop our exclusive merchandise deals. We hope to see you there! 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦:June 8, 10 […]

Nan Kingsley & The Bob Kingsley Estate Support The Bluebird Cafe

We are grateful for the support of the Bob Kingsley estate in helping us celebrate our 40th anniversary and preserve the history of supporting songwriters.

Steve Goodie Signs with Needlejuice Records

Congratulations to our resident funnyman and host of our Sunday Writers Night, Steve Goodie! In February 2022, Steve signed two record deals with Needlejuice Records.

The Bluebird Golden Pick Contest – Season 5

The Bluebird Cafe and Taylor Guitars have partnered once again to bring back The Bluebird Golden Pick Contest for its fifth season!

NSAI Song Contest

The 22nd annual NSAI Song Contest presented by The Bluebird Cafe and CMT is officially underway. From now until November 30th @ 5PM (CT), submit your songs or lyrics for a chance to win big from Rhett Akins and Ali Tamposi to a one-year single-song contract, and more! It all begins with a song! For […]

COVID-19 POLICY

As of Monday, April 4, The Bluebird Cafe will no longer require proof of vaccination or negative test for entry into most shows. Note that COVID-19 protocols may change based on individual artist requests. Any such changes or updates to this policy will be outlined on the show page so that ticket buyers are informed […]

56TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

The 56th ACM Awards, honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in Country Music, is live in Nashville again this year.

THE BLUEBIRD GOLDEN PICK CONTEST – SEASON 2

The Bluebird Cafe and Taylor Guitars have partnered once again to bring back The Bluebird Golden Pick Contest! Contest Entry Guidelines:

ALIVE HOSPICE STREAMING SERIES 2021

The Bluebird Cafe and Alive Hospice Announce Year-Long Streaming Series Plus a New Partnership with Nashville’s Green Door Gourmet Will Help Raise Funds for Hospice Patients

THE RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA®

If you love music; as a fan or as a player, the RIAA is an important organization to you – and you may not even realize it!  The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. Its members comprise […]

VIRTUAL OPEN MIC NIGHTS

Open Mic Nights have been a longstanding tradition for The Bluebird Cafe. Whether it’s your first time on stage or you’re a seasoned performer, we love hearing your original songs on Open Mic Night. Although we remain closed, we are pleased to announce that we will be bringing this beloved show, hosted by Barbara Cloyd, to […]

BLUEBIRD MOVIE REVIEWS

We are ecstatic that our documentary, Bluebird Movie is now available digitally for audiences in the U.S., Canada, and most recently, the U.K.!  Our movie tells the origin stories of megastars like Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift, while follow emerging singer-songwriters as they chase their dreams inside The Bluebird Cafe, an accidental landmark that altered the course of […]

55TH ANNUAL ACM AWARDS

For the first time in its history, the ACM Awards are coming to Nashville. The Academy of Country Music announced Monday that it will hold its 2020 awards show in Nashville on Sept. 16. The show will take place at three Nashville venues: the Ryman Auditorium, the Bluebird Cafe and the Grand Ole Opry House. The move […]

BLUEBIRD CAFE CLOSURE UPDATE

An update on The Bluebird Cafe from our General Manager, Erika Wollam Nichols: Greetings Bluebird friends and family, We’re receiving calls every day – to check on whether we are currently open (which is no, we are not) and when we will open. I wanted to answer everyone straightforwardly. We don’t know. What makes The […]

BLUEBIRD QUARANTUNES: STEVE’S PLAYLIST

Looking to discover some new tunes while you’re stuck at home? The Bluebird staff has you covered! Each weekend, we’ll be putting out a new quarantunes playlist curated by one of our staff members. Today’s playlist is brought to by The Bluebird Cafe resident funnyman and Sunday Writers Night host, Steve Goodie! Find out what he’s […]

Bluebird Quarantunes: Barbara’s Playlist | The Bluebird Cafe

Looking to discover some new tunes while you’re stuck at home? The Bluebird staff has you covered! Each weekend, we’ll be putting out a new quarantunes playlist curated by one of our staff members. Today’s playlist is brought to The Bluebird Cafe’s longtime Open Mic host, Barbara Cloyd! Find out what she’s listening to in […]

BLUEBIRD QUARANTUNES: AMY’S PLAYLIST

Looking to discover some new tunes while you’re stuck at home? The Bluebird staff has you covered! Each weekend, we’ll be putting out a new quarantunes playlist curated by one of our staff members. In honor of our 38th birthday week, today’s playlist is a bit different, as it is brought to you by The Bluebird Cafe’s […]

BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions Member acceptance of award: All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply and can be found at Southwest.com/rrterms. Rapid Rewards bonus points will not count towards A-List, A-List Preferred, or Companion Pass qualification. Southwest® reserves the right to amend, suspend, or change the program and/or program rules at any time without notice. Rapid […]

BLUEBIRD QUARANTUNES: TODD’S PLAYLIST

Looking to discover some new tunes while you’re stuck at home? The Bluebird staff has you covered! Each weekend, we’ll be putting out a new quarantunes playlist curated by one of our staff members. Today’s playlist is brought to you one of The Bluebird Cafe’s bartenders, Todd Joseph. Find out what he’s listening to while preparing the […]

BLUEBIRD QUARANTUNES: ELLIOTT’S PLAYLIST

Looking to discover some new tunes while you’re stuck at home? The Bluebird staff has you covered! Each weekend, we’ll be putting out a new quarantunes playlist curated by one of our staff members. Today’s playlist is brought to you by The Bluebird Cafe Venue Manager, Elliott Duke. Find out what he’s listening to while preparing the room […]

BLUEBIRD QUARANTUNES: PATRICK’S PLAYLIST

Looking to discover some new tunes while you’re stuck at home? The Bluebird staff has you covered! Each weekend, we’ll be putting out a new quarantunes playlist curated by one of our staff members. Today’s playlist is brought to you by The Bluebird Cafe Kitchen Manager, Patrick Hook. Find out what he’s listening to while he is cooking, […]

BLUEBIRD QUARANTUNES: LIANA’S PLAYLIST

Looking to discover some new tunes while you’re stuck at home? The Bluebird staff has you covered! Each weekend, we’ll be putting out a new quarantunes playlist curated by one of our staff members. Today’s playlist is brought to you by The Bluebird Cafe Merchandise & Marketing Manager, Liana Alpino. Find out what she’s listening to while […]

BLUEBIRD QUARANTUNES: KARLEEN’S PLAYLIST

Looking to discover some new tunes while you’re stuck at home? The Bluebird staff has you covered! Each weekend, we’ll be putting out a new quarantunes playlist curated by one of our staff members. Today’s playlist is brought to you by The Bluebird Cafe Office Manager, Karleen Watt. Find out the music she listens to while preparing […]

BLUEBIRD QUARANTUNES: ERIKA’S PLAYLIST

Looking to discover some new tunes while you’re stuck at home? The Bluebird staff has you covered! Each weekend, we’ll be putting out a new quarantunes playlist curated by one of our staff members. Today’s playlist is brought to you by The Bluebird Cafe General Manager, Erika Wollam-Nichols. So as I look at this COVID-19 playlist, I see […]

SONGWRITERS’ SONGWRITERS

You know that feeling when you’re introduced to a great songwriter and you just want to hear everything they’ve ever written? Well, I like to take it a step further. I love to follow the songwriting chain. It’s not enough for me to love a writer. I want to know who their songwriting heroes are, […]

BLUEBIRD QUARANTUNES: JAIME’S PLAYLIST

Looking to discover some new tunes while you’re stuck at home? The Bluebird staff has you covered! Each weekend, we’ll be putting out a new quarantunes playlist curated by one of our staff members. Today’s playlist is brought to you by The Bluebird Cafe Events Manager, Jaime Scorby. John Prine:“Souvenirs““Summer’s End“I’m sorry, it’s impossible to pick just […]

SONGWRITER SIDE HUSTLES TO SUPPORT

These are tough times for everyone and our beloved songwriters are no exception. If you want to show your support, make sure you are checking in with your favorite writers. They may be doing livestream shows with virtual tip jars you can fill. They may be releasing new music you can purchase or at the […]

HOW TO STAY INSPIRED WHEN YOU’RE STUCK AT HOME

With everything going on in the world right now, we know it can be difficult to stay creative, motivated, and inspired. That why we have chosen The Bluebird’s own Karleen Watt to give some insight and thoughts from the songwriter’s perspective about how to stay inspired while you’re stuck at home. Check out her great […]

BLUEBIRD CAFE CLOSED FOR REST OF MARCH 2020

We, at The Bluebird Cafe, have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our venue effective March 13-31st.  This also includes our Bluebird at Adventure Science Center show on March 19. We have been monitoring the news and recommendations from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and feel […]

HOW WE ARE RESPONDING TO CORONAVIRUS

Dear Patrons,  We, at The Bluebird Cafe, want you to know that as a team we are monitoring the news and recommendations about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are involved in ongoing discussions about how best to keep our patrons and staff healthy and want to assure you that, as always, we are dedicated to our responsibility […]

TIN PAN SOUTH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL 2020

Passes On Sale For 28th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Along With Full Lineup Reveal  Tin Pan South Week – March 23rd – 28th, 2020  The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), in partnership with Regions Bank for the 13th consecutive year, is excited to announce additional details surrounding one of the most anticipated events […]

WATCH BLUEBIRD ON SOUTHWEST AIRLINES!

We are thrilled to announce that you can now view our documentary BLUEBIRD on your next WiFi-equipped flight on Southwest Airlines! Our film will be available to watch February 2020 – July 2020 – check it out! Southwest supports local passion points of the communities they serve. Since 2015, they have been the Official Airline of […]

BLUEBIRD: THE MOVIE TELEVISION PREMIERE ON CMT

CMT announced it will air the exclusive broadcast premiere of “BLUEBIRD,” the critically-acclaimed feature film documenting the 35-year history of The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville’s accidental landmark that altered the course of music history. “BLUEBIRD” will premiere Wednesday, February 19th at 8 PM ET/PT. Keep an eye on the channel’s schedule, as they will continue to air the […]

THE BLUEBIRD CAFE AT ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER

We are pleased to invite Nashville locals to participate in an intimate Bluebird Cafe performance in the unique environment of Adventure Science Center’s Sudekum Planetarium! On March 19th, Tommy Lee James, Dylan Altman, and Marshall Altman will share songs and stories presented against a beautiful backdrop of celestial visual accompaniment! Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres provided by Copper […]

2ND ANNUAL TENNESSEE SONGWRITERS WEEK

Second Annual Tennessee Songwriters Week Expands with Month-long Lineup of Events Celebrate Tennessee Songwriters at Qualifying Rounds, Showcases and Events throughout February Nashville, Tenn. – Experience the second annual Tennessee Songwriters Week, February 23-29, 2020 and celebrate the craft of songwriting at live performances across the state, including official qualifying rounds at 39 venues throughout […]

BLUEBIRD ON THE MOUNTAIN 2020 DATES AND PERFORMERS

The popular Bluebird On The Mountain series is back at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory for 2020! It all started in 2004 with, “Wouldn’t this be a wonderful place to have a concert?!” Standing on the plaza in front of the incredible 1950s building with the giant dome (which houses the Seyfert Telescope) and looking out at the […]

ALIVE AT THE BLUEBIRD 2020

Kick off the new year with Nashville’s most talented songwriters in this intimate concert series. Proceeds support Alive Hospice’s community services: grief support, financial assistance for patients when insurance doesn’t cover everything, education for families and professionals, grief camps for kids, and more! JANUARY SHOW LINEUP:  January 2 – In The Round with Doug Johnson, Lee Brice, […]

TOP MOMENTS OF 2019

We have had the most amazing 2019 and want to thank all of our friends, show attendees, songwriters, sponsors and supporters! Here are our top moments of 2019: 1. We received the 2019 Best of Nashville award for Best Writers’ Open Mic Night! 2. Our documentary film BLUEBIRD, as well as the film soundtrack were […]

NASHVILLE’S MUSIC COMMUNITY SUPPORTS ALIVE, MIDDLE TENNESSEE’S ONLY NONPROFIT HOSPICE

NASHVILLE, TENN. –  (December 19, 2018) –  The Bluebird Cafe and Alive, the only nonprofit provider of hospice care and end-of-life services for Middle Tennessee, today announced its annual benefit concert series, Alive at the Bluebird, returns on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, for its 26th year. Featured artists include Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Charles Esten, […]

BLUEBIRD THE MOVIE PRESS RELEASE

TENNESSEE SONGWRITERS WEEK 2020

Calling All Songwriters: Sign up for “Tennessee Songwriters Week” Qualifying Rounds for Chance to Perform at The Bluebird Cafe Tennessee Tourism Expands Second Annual Competition NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development is set to expand its second annual Tennessee Songwriters Week in 2020 with the addition of qualifying rounds across the state. […]

BLUEBIRD THE MOVIE DIGITAL RELEASE

We are thrilled to announce that our documentary BLUEBIRD will be hitting digital platforms on Tuesday, December 3, 2019! Where to watch: • iTunes • Amazon • Google Play  • Playstation • Xbox • Comcast/Xfinity • VUDU • FandangoNOW • iN Demand Movies VOD • AT&T • Bell • Vubiquity Movies • DirecTV • Dish […]

CARLENE CARTER’S WONDERFUL WORLD OF WOMEN (AND A COUPLE OF GUYS) WHO WRITE IS BACK AT THE BLUEBIRD

Last fall, in celebration of her return to Nashville, Carlene Carter organized a series of performances at the Bluebird Café in which she invited other female songwriters to join her in a series she dubbed Carlene Carter’s Wonderful World of Women Who Write.  Now, from her new base in her hometown of Madison, TN, and […]

BLUEBIRD ON THE MOUNTAIN 2019 DATES AND PERFORMERS

Situated on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville, the concerts are scheduled around glorious sunsets on the portico of the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory.  Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, food, and drink and relax on the Observatory’s front lawn to enjoy a fabulous evening of sunset, music, and stars.  After the performance, […]

BLUEBIRD CAFE GOLDEN PICK CONTEST

Taylor and The Bluebird Cafe have partnered to create the Golden Pick Contest. Enter NOW for your chance to jump to the front of the line at The Bluebird Cafe’s Monday night Open Mic Night in Nashville, Tennessee !  Contest Entry Guidelines:  Post a video of yourself playing an ORIGINAL song to your Instagram feed You MUST follow both @bluebirdcafetn and @taylorguitars  […]