Dear Christian Music Fans: As Mayor of Music City, it is a pleasure to welcome each of you to Nashville as you take par t in the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards. We may be best known as the home of country music, but we are honored that the Christian music industry also calls Nashville its hub. I’m also thrilled the K-LOVE Fan Awards will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, a world famous hotel. Whether you are visiting us for the first time or have been to Nashville before, I am cer tain that you will have the oppor tunity to experience the Southern hospitality and friendliness that our city is famous for. While in Music City, I encourage you to visit our city’s many landmarks, such as the Frist Center for the Visual Ar ts, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and historical sites such as the Hermitage (home of President Andrew Jackson) and For t Negley. In addition, please consider visiting the Par thenon, one of our most beloved icons, located in beautiful Centennial Park. It is my sincere wish that your visit is a great success and you have the oppor tunity to experience firsthand why Rolling Stone magazine selected Nashville as the No. 1 music scene in the country. Enjoy your stay, and we hope to see you back in years to come. Regards, Karl F. Dean Mayor of Nashville Dear friends: On behalf of the state of Tennessee, I am pleased to extend our warmest greetings to the guests of the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Each week, K-LOVE’s broadcasts impact the lives of over 14 million Americans, including thousands of Tennesseans who enjoy its positive and encouraging message. Tennessee is delighted to host this exciting event that recognizes the talents of outstanding Christian music ar tists. During your stay, I encourage you to explore Nashville and get a taste of all that the Volunteer State has to of fer. Wherever you travel in Tennessee, you will find friendly people who are known for their authentic Southern hospitality and eager to invite you back for another visit. Again, welcome to the K-LOVE Fan Awards. Crissy and I send our very best wishes. Warmest Regards, Bill Haslam Governor of Tennessee Dear FRIENDS: It is my pleasure to welcome you to Nashville for the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards. I extend my congratulations to those who have been nominated and to those selected by the fans to take awards home. I hope you enjoy this inspirational weekend and your visit to our great state of Tennessee. SINCERELY, Lamar Alexander United States Senator welcome to music city! Welcome to the historic Grand Ole Opry House for the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards show. Enjoy your time in Middle Tennessee. Star ting early in the 1970s, Christian music began the rapid transformation from traditional organs and hymns to elec tric guitars and drum sets. In the hear tland of America, demand for soulful contemporary Christian music continues to grow; and af ter almost 50 years, Middle Tennessee remains a center for the genre. We wish you a warm welcome while you celebrate the outstanding Christian ar tists here in the cradle of country music. As you spend this evening celebrating the excellence of Christian ar tists with the K-LOVE radio network, know you are also generously sharing your resources with those in need through the Hands & Feet Projec t. Thank you for volunteering your love and suppor t, and thank you for visiting the great state of Tennessee. . Regards, Marsha Blackburn Member of Congress WELCOME 1 2 K L O V E F A N AWA R D S . C OM # K L O V E F A N AWA R D S 1 3
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