MCU's very own The Young International will be competing alongside many other great acts for a spot at Bonnaroo this summer. Come join us as we cheer on our friends & support great indie music.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Mercy Lounge
9 p.m.; Free and Open to 21+

The first round includes:
The Young International, Alana Royale, Five Knives, Sol Cat, Dylan McDonald, Schools, Grass Root Kids, and Magnolia Sons.

BMI's Road to Bonnaroo 2013 (RTB 2013) will bring Nashville's indie bands and music fans together for the fifth consecutive year to select three homegrown artists ready to represent the city's bustling music scene on a national stage. Slated for three Mondays during BMI's 8 off 8th shows at the Mercy Lounge over the next three months - February 25, March 25 and April 15 - RTB 2013 will offer one slot each night to perform at the 2013 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, June 13-16 in Manchester, Tenn.

RTB 2013 will follow the rules established in previous years: As the live-action litmus test, eight bands will perform three-song sets during each installment of the series. To select the evening's top contender, an industry panel comprised of local music journalists, bloggers, and 8 off 8th hosts will contribute one half of the verdict, while fan votes through onsite ballots determine the other half.

As the nation's spotlight remains laser-focused on Nashville, more eyes bring greater expectations and up the five-year-old RTB's already considerable ante. The lineup for the first round of RTB 2013 meets the challenge and sets the bar sky high.

"Off With My Head" now available on iTunes!

Meet members of the MTV/CMT/VH1 music and talent teams on Thursday, April 4 from 4-7pm.

Head on over to the Music City Unsigned facebook page and tell us who you're most excited to see!

Check out Jeffrey Jame's newest single "Hard Day's Work" on the MCU player!

We're proud to host a round at this year's songwriters festival with some of our favorites!

Brooke Waggoner's new record 'The Originator' available in stores now!

Lightning 100's epic battle of the bands has begun!

Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors releases new record today.

MCU artists set to play the Conference in Canada Feb. 20-24.

Check out the newest release by MCU's Holley Maher.

Watch the new music video by Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors on CMT.com.

Go pick up the newest album by Sandra McCracken now!

Check out their upcoming tour dates and for a limited time, get their music FREE!

Listen to Jeffrey James' new song, "All I Need Is You" here on MCU!

Say hello to country-folk artist Andrew Combs.

Our friends, The Vespers, are hitting the road with Caleb & Jillian Edwards.

Our good friends are in the running for The Deli Magazine's Favorite Emerging Artist in Nashville of 2012. Let's help them win!

The Young International and other great acts battle for one of three slots at Bonnaroo 2013.

Celebrate the release of The CO's new record at 3rd & Lindsley Jan. 31!

Check out two great songs by these talented rockers.

Exciting things are happening in Nashville, and Trouvere is one of them.

New Music Tuesday

Jake Ousley joins Music City Unsigned

New Music Tuesday

Nov. 30, Lightning 100 & Miller Lite host The Delta Saints' release of their new album 'Death Letter Jubilee'.

Sandra McCracken's much-anticipated new album 'Desire Like Dynamite' now available for pre-order.

New Music Tuesday

Support free music in the park!

Andrew Osenga hits the stage Nov. 8 to perform his new record 'Leonard the Lonely Astronaut'.

We've been counting down the days...

The Kicks' breakthrough record releases today (Sept. 25) ...

New acoustic music video

With special guests Dave Barnes, Matt Wertz, Drew + Ellie Holcomb, Will Anderson, and more.

Artist submission for Musician's Corner - Fall 2012

Come see YINTL's first show since 2011 at The High Watt on July 5th!

Trent Dabbs releases new album "Future Like Snow".

MCU Artists Sandra McCracken and Ellie Holcomb release folk songs for kids!

Don't miss our friends, folk/pop quartet The Vespers this summer!