Step by step, you trek the sidewalk of Broadway, and the further you go the more the music fills the air. You're in Nashville, the music capitol of the world.

You hear the strumming of guitar strings on every corner, while belches of vocals in every bar. Music, specifically country, defines this city. It's what put the place on the map.

Then, the clock strikes 7 p.m., and suddenly Nashville is painted gold. Rather than vocals, the air is filled with heavy chants. It's game time, and hockey fans are letting that be known.

Just like that, the seventh man transforms Music City into Hockey City USA.

With the Nashville Predators history-making success, the town continues to back them all the way. Every game, home or away, people flood the city in support of their favorite hockey club. The level of energy surrounding the Preds and their fans is unreal, and it's a great thing to be a part of.

But the excitement begins far before the initial puck drops. Yes, hockey plays a big role in Nashville, but fans can't forget the impact that country music has put on the city. So, what better way to celebrate both of Nashville's favorites than by integrating the two. By allowing country music stars to awe the audience of Bridgestone Arena with the singing of The National Anthem, Nashies get the best of both worlds.

Thus far, Carrie Underwood (wife of Predators captain Mike Fisher), Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Vince Gill and his two daughters, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson and Trisha Yearwood have all delivered their own rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. But it doesn't end there.

Now, with the defeat of the Anaheim Ducks in the Western Conference Finals, the Preds move on to the Stanley Cup finals, the last series of the season, with eyes on the ultimate prize--Nashville's first ever Stanley Cup. And as the Preds continue on, so does the list of surprise musical guests.

With the biggest games still to come, Preds fans eagerly await not only the competition of the final series, but also the next performer of America's song.

That's the cool thing about Nashville. Here, people aren't limited to choosing a side, country music or hockey. Choose both. Support both. That's what country music artists do, anyway.

Throughout the playoffs, various country music stars have proved to be quite the Preds fan themselves. Here are some of the sweetest photos taken by country music favorites in support of our Preds!

Again, with the huge success of Nashville's hometown team, the city is rapidly becoming Hockey City USA, and nobody is complaining about it, not even country music artists. Go Preds!