Sturgill Simpson Sings 'Long White Lines' In Nashville's Recently Saved RCA Studio A [WATCH]

Sturgill Simpson's recent performance at RCA Studio A in Nashville was originally supposed to be his eulogy for the soong-to-be-torn-down landmark.

But thanks to a (relatively) last-minute sale, the building will stand for years to come, and Simpson's "Long White Line" sounds more like a celebration of the future.

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Earlier this month, Bravo Development sold the space on Music Row to the Americana Music Triangle project for $5.6 million. This means that one of the city's most historic buildings will be spared the wrecking ball come winter.

"From the beginning I invited offers from those who have alternate plans for the building," Brave Development's Tim Reynolds said. "We have worked diligently to find an appropriate buyer, and received multiple offers in the final hours before the deadline including some from developers who did not intend to save the building. In light of public concern, we ultimately decided to select the buyer that plans to preserve the building, and hopefully open it to the public."

Several musicians and public figures had spoken out about the summer sale to Bravo and subsequent hikes in rent. But money was needed, and that's where Aubrey Preston, leader of the AMT Trust, was able to help.

"I felt like I had to get it under contract or else we weren't going to be able to save it," Preston said. "The most important thing about this was that we just needed to get it in a safe harbor, and then we can decide what to do with it."

According to a press release, AMT Trust hopes to find "a preservation-minded owner" for the property (via Taste of Country).

Ben Folds is one of the current tenants who was recently given an eviction notice for the end of November. He used Facebook to share his thoughts on the new deal:

"I'm encouraged about the news of the impending sale of the historic RCA building to my friend who is a proven preservation leader I greatly respect. I look forward to discussing with him what the future holds for the studio space once the deal closes."

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