Music

Jack White given Nashville's first ever Music City Ambassador Award

by Ciaran Thompson

Since dissolving The White Stripes earlier this year, Jack White has become one of the most talked about musicians around, and the city of Nashville, his hometown, knows it. They’ve just given him the first ever Music City Ambassador Award for giving the city global recognition over the past twelve months.

“Today’s award recognizes an individual who carries Nashville’s diverse musical message worldwide,” said Mayor Karl Dean. “Jack White’s individual talent and unique creative spirit bridges gaps between genres and generations and I couldn’t be more pleased to thank him for his work on behalf of the music industry and its hometown.”

White’s record label Third Man Records is based in Nashville where it has a record store, production office, and a recording studio.

“Every day we’re excited to be in a city that truly fosters local music and businesses and new ideas,” the frontman said after receiving the award. “I don’t know another town whose mayor is on the board of its music council.” [Spinner]