Ryman Auditorium Unveils New Ford Lounge

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Nashvilleā€™s historic Ryman Auditorium has unveiled its latest guest enhancement with the debut of a new Ford VIP Lounge in partnership with Mid-South Ford Dealers. The Ford Lounge is part of a $1.3 million investment at the Mother Church that also includes a new retail shop, which opened in March.

Following a ribbon cutting, the new space welcomed guests for the first time at Marty Stuartā€™s Annual Late-Night Jam. The new VIP lounge offers exclusive entry to the show, private restrooms, passed hor dā€™oeurves, wine, cocktails, beer, and soft drinks as well as commemorative Hatch Print Show of that nightā€™s show. Entry to the Ford VIP Lounge is available as an add on with concert ticket purchase for an additional $100. To celebrate the new space, the Ryman and its partners will surprise guests with giveaways and VIP upgrades each month throughout the year. For more information visit ryman.com.

ā€œWe are always looking for new ways to elevate the guest experience at the Ryman,ā€ said Gary Levy, general manager of Ryman Auditorium. ā€œWe are fortunate that Ford shares our passion for creating unforgettable moments, and we are thrilled the new Ford Lounge will provide such a unique experience for fans while visiting the Ryman.ā€

ā€œWeā€™re proud to open the Ford Lounge,ā€ said Greg Houston, regional manager of the Memphis Region, Ford Motor Company. ā€œLike the artists at the Ryman, Ford is driven to be legendary, and we hope the new lounge provides legendary experiences for concert attendees. The Mid-South Ford Dealers are ready to show music fans what it means to be Built Ford Proud.ā€

Mid-South Ford Dealers Advertising Association is a cooperative of 141 Ford dealers in western Tennessee, southwest Kentucky, central and northern Mississippi, Arkansas, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri.

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