'Man v. Food' takes on Nashville

Rooster's Texas-Style BBQ and Steakhouse had a particularly busy Wednesday thanks to Man v. Food star Adam Richman, who strutted into the 12th Ave. S. eatery with the crew of his hit Travel Channel show to throw down one of his notorious gut-busting gauntlets.

"It was nuts; we were slammed packed," owner Rooster Beane told The Tennessean. "I won't say whether or not he won the challenge — you'll have to wait and watch the show."

Said challenge: a 72-ounce sirloin "with very little gristle," served with "a Texas-sized baked potato," salad and toast. If a diner can finish that spread in one hour, it's free.

The food may have been served Texas-style, but the scene was pure Music City: Vince Gill and country act LoCash Cowboys were among the gaggle of onlookers, providing cameos and some extra local flavor to the program.

Rooster's joint wasn't the only stop on Richman's Nashville gastro-tour. He and the crew also made appearances at Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village and Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, and will be filming in Nashville through Sunday. You can catch the entire local recap when season four of Man v. Food premieres, starting in June.

— HEATHER BYRD

Paisley joins 'Opry' All-Star Weekend

The Grand Ole Opry wasn't kidding when it dubbed the March 4-5 shows the All-Star Weekend.

Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley also will perform at the celebration, which brings a mix of country legends and contemporary country stars to the Grand Ole Opry House stage. The timing has particular significance for Paisley, who'll be celebrating 10 years of Opry membership.

Other All-Star Weekend stars include Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and The Band Perry. (Underwood and Shelton are set for both the 7 and 9:30 p.m. shows on Friday; Paisley will perform at Saturday's 7 p.m. show.)

For more on all the All-Star Weekend offerings, visit www.opry.com/allstar.

— STAFF

GAC's Saturday stocked with superstar specials

GAC has a superstar Saturday planned with back-to-back programs from Reba McEntire and Kenny Chesney.

Backstory: Reba McEntire, premiering at 8 p.m., will detail the country star's path to stardom through interviews with McEntire, her sister, high school friends, record label executives and business partners.

Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D's television broadcast debut is set for
9 p.m. Saturday on GAC. The 3D concert movie hit theaters in 2010, and it features footage shot during his 2009 tour over six nights in five cities.

— CINDY WATTS

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