Live Nation announced a new music venue in Wedgewood-Houston called The Truth. The name is a reference to the famous Nashville songwriter Harlan Howard’s quip that the essence of country music is “three cords and the truth.”

“That concept is the foundation of Nashville’s music community,” said Sally Williams, Live Nation’s President of Nashville Music and Business Strategy.

The design team worked to create a performance space that will be Nashville-centric, not a black box with a stage. Blueprint Studio met with fans, music industry professionals and historians in the city.

“They went to all the museums and venues to learn. Not just he superficial Nashville, but really what makes the city tick,” Williams said.

Williams hopes that The Truth will represent Nashville’s community. Live Nat

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