"From the 'Birthplace of Country Music' in Bristol to the home of country music in Nashville, we join all Tennesseans in welcoming the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards Ceremony to the Volunteer State," said Jerry Caldwell, executive vice president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway. "Music City never misses a beat when hosting high-profile events, and every race fan will want to join in when the stars of NASCAR roar into town for this season-ending celebration."