There is nothing quite like exploring the soul of Southern music first hand on a Globus or Cosmos tour. Watch history come to life as you journey through the Southern States of the USA, the wondrous birthplace of music genres like country, the blues and rock ‘n’ roll.
Famous streets
Bourbon Street, New Orleans
Located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Bourbon Street is abuzz with the sounds of jazz, blues and Cajun tunes. You can’t help but be drawn into the heartbeat of this fabulous city! We recommend walking along the street and visiting wherever takes your fancy – whether that be a bar, restaurant or club.
Beale Street, Memphis
Another such central street is Beale Street in Memphis. Lined with live music bars and clubs, you’ll be spoilt for choice as to where you park up to get your toes tapping. Whilst Memphis is nicknamed ‘Blues City’, Beale Street also offers jazz, rock ‘n’ roll and gospel music. It was here that B.B. (Blues Boy) King earnt his big break before starting his impressive 60+ year career.
Famous studios
Sun Studios, Memphis
World-famous for being ‘The Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll’, Sun Studios is still recording hit after hit today. Notable artists like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash have recorded their soulful songs here, launching them into the stardom that we know of today.
RCA Studio B, Nashville
RCA Studio B is Nashville’s oldest recording studio with an incredible history to boot. It coined the term ‘Nashville Sound’ – a unique style of country music with background vocals and string sections. Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley have all graced RCA Studio B with their presence, and you can too!
Famous music venues
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville
With its impressive acoustics and gorgeous architecture, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium is one of the sweetest belles of the Southern States. Now designated a National Historic Landmark, the ‘Mother Church of Country Music’ was the original home to the Grand Ole Opry for over 30 years.
Grand Ole Opry, Nashville
When the Grand Ole Opry outgrew the Ryman Auditorium, a purpose-built music venue was the best option. It had to continue the legacy for generations of country musicians to come, and it has certainly done so by welcoming artists like Keith Urban, Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift to its stage. The Grand Ole Opry holds two prolific titles that Nashville, and the Southern States, are proud to hold – the nation’s longest running music show, and the world’s best country music venue (since 1925). Your Globus or Cosmos tour includes tickets to a Grand Ole Opry show and will easily be a highlight of your travels!
With so much history behind its incredible music scene, now is the time to book a tour of the Southern States with Globus or Cosmos.
