Who Wins Summer in the USA? Nashville Makes Its Case
City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson hosts this showdown where 12 City Cast reps, including City Cast Nashville host Marie Cecile Anderson, compete head-to-head and debate which city is the best for a weekend trip this summer. From hot tub boats (exactly what they sound like) to epic outdoor summer festivals, our hosts are bringing the best of what their city has to offer this season. Can Marie Cecile beat out her competitors from Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake, Seattle, and the Twin Cities?
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