Country music stars turn fame into flavor with booming restaurant ventures: See the list

Nashville is known for country music and great food — with many of its biggest stars finding a way to combine the two.

Several country artists have launched restaurants that pair Southern fare with live music, creating fan hubs that double as steady income streams beyond touring and royalties. 

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While many are rooted in the Music City, these venues now stretch from the West to the Southwest and beyond.