Nashville Lifestyles Magazine March 2020

I believe looking good and feeling good are closely related. That is what this issue is all about! Does anyone remember two months ago when Jennifer Lopez performed at the Super Bowl? She’s 50, just to put that in perspective. It is important as we age to take care of ourselves, to exercise, to hydrate. I mean, I’d like to be able to bend down and tie my shoes at 50, much less get out of a chair without grunting, much less swing around a pole at the Super Bowl. Plus, there’s more! Our interview with Brandy Clark, who I personally think is one of the best artists out there. And, who doesn’t remember Vanessa “A Thousand Miles” Carlton? She’s back with new music—and she’s a Nashville resident! Last but most importantly,…

March in Nashville is a confusing time. We get that first glimmer of sun and we’re ready to pack up our sweaters and get outside. Then, inevitably, we get hit with a blast of Arctic air and, sometimes, even a decent snowfall. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions. And of layering. But even though March’s weather isn’t always pretty, we’ve filled these pages with all things beauty. If you’re looking to get glam, check out “Our Ultimate Beauty Guide,” which lists blow dry bars, nail salons, and more for the gal (or guy) in need of a quick touch up. If you’re into fashion, check out this month “Editor’s Picks,” where I break down all of the Nashville Fashion Week events—and of course, what to wear to each. Meet Tarryn Feldman, makeup artist to…

THE BLOODY MARY FESTIVAL 14 Sample the best Bloodys Music City has to offer. Bloody Mary lovers rejoice! The largest event of its kind, The Bloody Mary Festival is coming to Track One on March 14. The festival brings together the most innovative Bloody Mary mixes, curated by its team of Bloody Mary aficionados, and made by your favorite Nashville bars and restaurants. A wide range of Bloody Mary recipes and mixes will be featured from: Whiskey Kitchen, Saint Anejo, Loveless Café, Tavern, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Blue Note Bourbon, TC Craft Tequila, Walker Feed Company, Demitri’s Gourmet Mixes, Seaside Grown, and more. Guests will have the opportunity to taste all of the delicious drinks before voting on their favorite to receive the “People’s Choice Award.” A panel of judges will also…

What better way to kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend than a run through Music City with family and friends? Join the fun March 14 at 8 a.m., at Nissan Stadium, for the Mars Petcare St. Patrick’s Music City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Lucky Dog 1 Mile Wag ‘n’ Walk. The marathon proudly benefits PEDIGREE Foundation, with a portion of each entry supporting the nonprofit. In addition, all net proceeds from the Lucky Dog 1 Mile Wag ‘n’ Walk will support the organization. The PEDIGREE Foundation is dedicated to helping dogs in need find loving homes by supporting shelters and rescue organizations throughout the country with grants. So, start your weekend of St. Patrick’s Day festivities off right by lacing up your running shoes for a great cause. (stpatricksnashville.com)…

Country music might be Music City’s calling card, but true locals know Nashville is home to artists of all genres. That’s why it isn’t surprising that “A Thousand Miles” singer Vanessa Carlton has quietly found her place within the city’s bustling creative community—one that’s organically woven into the fabric of her sixth studio album, Love Is an Art, releasing this spring. Carlton co-wrote a majority of the album with singer/songwriter Tristen, her next-door neighbor. It’s a convenience the three-time Grammy nominee calls “quintessential Nashville.” The album’s avant-garde sonic palette—courtesy of producer Dave Fridmann (Interpol, The Flaming Lips)—contrasts sharply with Carlton and Tristen’s clear, contemplative lyrics. Carlton will take her new songs on the road in May and June on her “Love Is an Art Tour,” where a dollar from every…

Through bold, borderline subversive co-writes like Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow” and Miranda Lambert’s “Mama’s Broken Heart,” Brandy Clark has earned a rep for infusing songs with sharp-tongued personality—even when the characters are fictional. But on her third country album, Your Life Is a Record (out March 6), the singer-songwriter is turning inward. Following two critically adored albums and a trio of splashy Grammy nominations (but a disheartening lack of mainstream attention), the talented tunesmith decided to give her latest work a more personal touch. Lucky for her, life was providing plenty of source material. “I did have fears about it because I’m really proud of my first two records, and I didn’t know where to go after that,” she says. “Being a music person, a lot of times I think of…