'' Nashville Now '' was an American talk show that focused on country music performers in the style of '' The Tonight Show '' . The show aired live on weeknights on TNN from 1983-1993 . The host was Nashville TV/radio personality Ralph Emery . The show was nominated for an ACE Award in 1987 for Music Series . A frequent guest and substitute host was Shotgun Red , a puppet performed by Steve Hall . It originated from TNN 's studio ( " Gaslight Theater " ) at Opryland USA in Nashville , which , from 1998 to 2010 , was the only remaining standing structure from the Opryland Themepark . It was demolished after suffering heavy damage in the 2010 Tennessee floods
2010 Tennessee floods
2010 Tennessee floods
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