Musicians and sociologists alike say Nashville's music scene does not venture far from its traditional country and Christian music roots. Sociologist Daniel Silver of the University of Toronto says when compared with the music scenes of Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and Portland, Ore., Nashville's music scene offers a far less diverse scope of offerings, The (Nashville) Tennessean reported Sunday. R&B songwriter Shannon Sander said country music in particular remains a dominant force in the Nashville music world. Country is so strong.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Nashville will honor leading music industry figures with a "Music City Walk of Fame," city officials announced on Thursday.