Planning a wedding can feel like juggling flaming batons on a tightrope... over a pit of Pinterest boards. There are vendors to book, seating charts to fight over, and 47 flavors of cake to pretend to care about. But if you’re here, we’re guessing you’ve figured out one key truth: The music matters…..Like, a lot.

At The Music City Sound, we’re not just a live band—we’re the heartbeat of your celebration. And if you're curious what it's actually like to book a high-end, show-stopping, dance-floor-dominating band for your big day, buckle up. We’re giving you the inside scoop.

If you've ever been on a packed dance floor, shoes long forgotten, singing your heart out to a live band that’s nailing every note—you already know: live music doesn’t just play at your event. It becomes the event.

At The Music City Sound, we don’t just provide background music. We create full-on, unforgettable experiences. As the top event band based in Nashville, we’ve spent years perfecting the art of high-end entertainment for weddings, corporate events, and private parties that deserve something extra.

Since we've had such an overwhelmingly positive response to our “Tips when planning your first dance” and “15 Unique Mother/Son Dance” posts (over 400 thousand views and shares???…WOW!), we hear your requests and after much deliberating and research, here we go…it’s Daddy Daughter time.  

Let's just take a moment to send a shout out to all of our beautiful Mommas out there!  We love you, we've learned so much from you, and we're going to carry these lessons into our next chapter as we become the best husbands we can be... So let's celebrate that, but maybe not with the same ole' tune. 

Here are 15 mother-son songs that everyone else hasn't already chosen...

We continue our Song and Dance series this week by looking at one of the many successful corporate events that we have had the pleasure of providing entertainment for. Corporate parties are such a blast for us, because we get to create a fun and energetic environment for a bunch of people to let loose and have a great time with each other - even Suzy from accounts receivable, who doesn't get out very much.

As we mentioned in our blog "3 Big Questions to Ask the Band for Your Corporate Event or Party" providing entertainment for a company party is an entirely different task than performing for a wedding or other event. There are many moving pieces that have to work together to create an exciting event that flows seamlessly, so communication is key. One of the most rewarding parts of participating in an event like this though is the feeling of accomplishment after the entire team sees the fruits of all the planning and preparation that went into it.

Ah yes, the big question...

Whether someone reaches out to us because they heard about us from a friend, saw one of our Facebook videos, or read one of our reviews on theKnot or WeddingWire - they almost always ask the big question first: "How much does it cost to hire a wedding band?" The big answer is...

Whether you are entertaining prospective clients, star employees, or shareholders - we know that ensuring that your corporate party or event is a big deal. There is an incredible amount of details that go into creating the right environment to keep your guests engaged, and one of the most important aspects of your evening will be the musical entertainment. There are many factors that affect whether a band will be the right fit for your particular event, but here are 3 big questions that you can ask your prospective vendor to help you along the way.

The best of the worst...

There are a lot of funny and absurd moments that can naturally occur over the course of your wedding day. From wayward ring-bearers to lengthy and impromptu speeches from Uncle Ralph, you will be sure to have a cornucopia of ridiculous stories to look back on and laugh at as you and your spouse remember you special day. While these moments can be something to treasure, one of the more significant parts of your wedding that you may want to make sure goes smoothly will be your first dance together as a newly married couple. It will be a reflection of your love together, so choosing the right song (or NOT choosing the wrong song) is vital. Here are some of the best of the worst awkward songs to not play at your wedding.

So you're thinking about hiring a wedding band...

Your wedding band will be one of the most important pieces of an unforgettable wedding day, yet chances are pretty good that this is your first time ever trying to hire one. There are certainly a lot of things to think about when it comes to entertainment for your special day, but if you keep these important facts in mind, you will be able to hire your wedding band like a pro.

What Does a Wedding with The Music City Sound Look Like?

We get asked a lot about what it’s like to work with The Music City Sound on creating an extraordinary wedding reception - from selecting the best songs, to crafting the perfect playlist that keeps your guests dancing all night long!

That’s why we have decided to create our brand new case study series: "Song and Dance". We want to help you see how - from start to finish - putting together an amazing night of entertainment for your wedding can be fun and stress-free!

In this post, we will be featuring one of our recent events, Ani and Johnny's wedding. Read on to see how everything turned out...

Hiring a wedding band can be intimidating...

Music is one of the most vital elements of any event, be it a wedding reception, ceremony, or simply a cocktail hour before dinner. The entertainment can make (or break) the mood and energy of your guests, so it is easy to see how a great Wedding Band or DJ should be one of your most crucial hires.

After literally hundreds of weddings and private events, we have spent some time collecting answers to some of the most common questions, concerns, and contemplations that we hear from our clients, and we have packaged them together in this handy step-by-step guide that will help you navigate through the potentially daunting process of hiring entertainment for your wedding.

Believe it or not, there is actually a flow in energy and excitement on the dance floor, and it’s important to have a playlist designed around what makes your dream wedding reception come to life! The playlist needs to work around some of your favorites, as well as include some classics that are sure to get the rest of your guests on their feet. It's important to note the value of when a song is played. When we are designing the perfect setlist for a wedding reception, we typically aim to hook the audience (young and old) first with a song everybody loves, and then keep them having a blast on the dance floor the rest of the night.