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Heartland Releases "What Happened?"

Nov 06, 2024 at 01:39 am by Bethany Bowman

In many cases, actual events inspire the music that is part of our lives. After celebrating their multi-platinum hit, "I Love Her First," Music Spotlight artists Heartland a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Noelle Toland

Nov 05, 2024 at 05:15 am by Bethany Bowman

Noelle Toland describes her music as modern, old-school country. Although she didn’t come from a musical family, her family were huge music fans. Toland recalled.... Read More

The Music City Walk of Fame Inducts The Fairfield four, Colin Reed, Bill Cody, and Jimmy Buffett

Nov 03, 2024 at 09:36 am by Bethany Bowman

On October 30th, the Music City Walk of Fame inducted the iconic gospel quartet, The Fairfield Four, visionary hospitality leader Colin Reed of Ryman Hospitality Properties,.... Read More

Whiskey, Car Keys, and Universal Vouchers

Nov 01, 2024 at 10:49 am by JC Bowman

P.J. O'Rourke had a knack for using humor to critique politics and government. O’Rourke illustrated the recklessness that can come with unchecked authority with his.... Read More

Music Spotlight: John PayCheck

Nov 01, 2024 at 09:52 am by Bethany Bowman

Because John PayCheck is the son of the renowned Johnny Paycheck, you may think his path to country music was automatic, but nothing could be further from the truth. Because.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Colonel Cobalt

Oct 29, 2024 at 06:25 pm by Bethany Bowman

Music Spotlight artist Austin Moody was the first to tell me about Colonel Cobalt. Then, when B! Noticed PR messaged me about him, I decided to check him out. The first.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ashley Wineland

Oct 26, 2024 at 09:00 am by Bethany Bowman

When Ashley Wineland’s song, “Tumbleweed,” came across my email, I knew from the heartfelt song that I wanted to feature the artist. The more I dug into he.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lexie Hayden

Oct 25, 2024 at 12:06 pm by Bethany Bowman

Lexie Hayden is a rising songstress who draws inspiration from artists like Dolly Parton, Cheryl Crow, Maren Morris, and Kacey Musgraves. Although she wasn’t raised in.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Kelli Belles

Oct 18, 2024 at 10:04 am by Bethany Bowman

Rising country artist Kelli Belles, known by her stage moniker Belles, is hitting the road this fall on her highly anticipated Trust Issues Tour. The tour kicked off on Octo.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Emmy Mohen

Oct 15, 2024 at 03:37 pm by Bethany Bowman

When independent artist Emmy Moyen contacted me, I was unfamiliar with the name, but I was intrigued when I heard her music. She had just the right balance of sweetness and.... Read More

Helene Changed Everything

Oct 14, 2024 at 01:40 pm by JC Bowman

The tropical storm that struck Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee on September 26-27, 2024, had a significant and enduring impact. The catastrophic Hurricane Helene.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Madeline Merlo

Oct 11, 2024 at 10:17 am by Bethany Bowman

I met Madeline Merlo at the 2024 CMT Next Women of Country event in Nashville in January. As is the norm, the women perform an acoustic set, and I specifically remember Merl.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Connor Daly

Oct 07, 2024 at 03:37 pm by Bethany Bowman

Like many artists I feature, Connor Daly is a gifted songwriter. But that is where the similarities end. He is an expert in classical guitar who did not even learn to &ldquo.... Read More
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