Auction of Autographed "Van Morrison Day" Hatch Show Print

From CMT The Hatch Show Print being held in this photo by Van Morrison and Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell announces that March 7th, 2006 is Van Morrison Day in the city of Nashville. Bid now to win one of only 4 copies of this limited edition print autographed by Van Morrison, as well as a copy of his latest CD "Pay The Devil" which was released on the same day! NOTE: Print is not framed.
Van Morrisons performance on March 7th was televised on CMT. That show marked Morrison's first television performance in over 20 years and his first live performance in Nashville. Filmed in black and white at the hallowed Ryman Auditorium, Morrison sang songs off of his current release, "Pay the Devil", and delved into country music's rich repertoire. The legendary star also sat down for an exclusive interview with CMT's Chet Flippo.
Who This Auction Benefits
Auction proceeds benefit the Sister Cities of Nashville. Sister Cities of Nashville, founded in 1990, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of global understanding through educational, professional and cultural exchanges. Currently, Nashville's four official sister cities include Belfast, Ireland; Edmonton, Canada; Caen, France; and Magdeburg, Germany. Visit the Sister Cities of Nashville to learn more about this print.
Sister Cities News Van Morrison Day in Music City
Mayor Bill Purcell made Belfast native Van Morrison an honorary citizen of Nashville on Tuesday, March 7, prior to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist’s performance at the Ryman Auditorium.
Purcell said he wanted to honor Morrison for his recognition of country music and to highlight Nashville’s Sister City relationship with Belfast, Northern Ireland.
“Van Morrison is an extraordinary artist who has mastered many music styles including rock, blues, Celtic, jazz and now country music,” Purcell said. “It seems fitting that Nashville welcome the Belfast Cowboy as an honorary citizen and celebrate Van Morrison Day in Music City.”
Purcell said he is a long time admirer of Morrison’s work. Morrison’s recording of “Bright Side of the Road” served as Purcell’s campaign song when he ran for mayor in 1999 and 2003.
Nashville is the first sister city of Belfast. Mayor Purcell welcomed the Lord Mayor of Belfast Tom Ekin to the city in 2004 and met with the current Lord Mayor Wallace Browne on his first day in office last year.
An "Autographed Van Morrison Day" Hatch Show Print Limited Edition is up for auction. Visit the following link to place a bid. Auction proceeds benefit Sister Cities of Nashville.