The 7 Best Karaoke Bars in Nashville

For aspiring stars (and some real ones, too)

by Matt Rogers Updated Mar 6, 2017, 6:34pm CST

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by Matt Rogers Updated Mar 6, 2017, 6:34pm CST

Think you have what it takes to make it as a singer in Nashville? Some do, most don't. But, to test those waters, here are seven of the most popular karaoke spots in town to test your chops. For this update, we say farewell to Troubadors Karaoke Bar, which permanently closed last year to make way for new tenants.

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Listed geographically north to south.

Lipstick Lounge

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This colorful restaurant and nightlife spot near Five Points holds down the karaoke game in East Nashville. Head over on the weekends for some Tex-Mex brunch and test your singing chops, too.

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1400 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206

(615) 226-6343

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Lonnie's Western Room

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Even though Lonnie's was displaced from its original Printer's Alley home a few years back, it didn't move far, opening just around the corner on Church Street. Around since 1989, you never know what star musicians might show up.

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308 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37201

(615) 828-7971

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Ms. Kelli's Karaoke Bar

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Ms. Kelli's is now the lone karaoke bar calling Printer's Alley home. Head over pretty much any night of the week and you'll find the cavernous space packed and rowdy.

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207 Printers Aly, Nashville, TN 37201

(615) 255-4423

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Santa's Pub

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The increasing popularity of this Wedgewood-Houston dive bar has admittedly diminished its appeal, but it's still one of the better watering holes in town, offering karaoke seven nights a week.

2225 Bransford Ave, Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 593-1872

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WannaB's Karaoke Nashville

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WannaB's Karaoke Bar is definitely on the high end spectrum of Nashville's karaoke scene. The bright lights draw in locals and tourists alike to try their hand at the latest country hits.

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305 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37208

(615) 742-9078

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Wild Beaver Saloon

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This self-proclaimed 'Best Dam Karaoke Bar in America' isn't a Nashville original, having opened another location in Indianapolis, but it's still a popular downtown hangout for hardcore karaoke enthusiasts.