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Country Superstar Thomas Rhett Receives Star on Music City Walk of Fame

Jul 10, 2026 at 04:11 pm

Diamond-certified superstar Thomas Rhett, whose career has produced 25 Number One hits over the past decade, was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Wednesday, July 8.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Spencer Hatcher

Jul 09, 2026 at 04:05 pm

Out of the 43 artists I interviewed at CRS this year, one who clearly stood out to me was Spencer Hatcher. Because he has a bluegrass background, a traditional country sound.... Read More

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Applications are available for Youth Leadership Rutherford

Jan 23, 2019 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Youth Leadership Rutherford applications are now available to current high school juniors for the 2019-2020 school year. Youth Leadership Rutherford is a selective pers.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Riley Roth

Nov 26, 2024 at 04:49 pm by Bethany Bowman

Riley Roth’s song “Give Me Away” was pitched to me after the song went viral. She wrote the song as a special surprise to her father to be played during th.... Read More

James Robert Webb Releases 'Weekend Outlaw'

Jun 06, 2025 at 07:33 am by Bethany Bowman

As reported in my Music Spotlight column in 2020, James Robert Webb was a gifted musician before he became an acclaimed radiologist. However, like many of us with dual caree.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lewis Brice

Aug 01, 2023 at 12:10 pm by Bethany Bowman

Lewis Brice is a singer/songwriter from Sumter, South Carolina who has been on my short list of artists that I wanted to interview for several years. He and his talented.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Bree Jaxson

Aug 27, 2024 at 12:26 pm by Bethany Bowman

In the past, I have interviewed many veterans who got into music full-time after they left the service. But I have never featured an active-duty member of the military. Meet.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ashley Brooks

May 30, 2025 at 12:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

Ashley Brooks, aka the Georgia Gypsy, is an up-and-coming country powerhouse who grew up and still lives in the North Georgia countryside. And though her dad was in a band,.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Chapel Hart

Oct 05, 2022 at 06:19 pm by Bethany Bowman

Before the rest of the world discovered Chapel Hart this summer on America’s Got Talent (AGT), I was a fan. They had come across my newsfeed, and I sent an email inquiri.... Read More

Artist Spotlight: Devin Wright

Jun 30, 2026 at 11:49 am by Bethany Bowman

One thing that Nashville is known for is its hundreds of magnificent murals inside and outside of buildings all over town. For those of us who appreciate art but can't reall.... Read More

Education will be a Top Priority for Senator Marsha Blackburn as Governor

May 15, 2026 at 10:11 am by JC Bowman

During my interview with Senator Marsha Blackburn, it was clear she is passionate about education, and if she becomes Tennessee’s governor, education will be central to.... Read More

Songwriting With: Soldiers Releases Daddy's Son for Father's Day

Jun 19, 2026 at 08:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Anyone who has listened to and/or written music knows that there is a healing aspect to it, and it is never more evident than when working with veterans. Veterans John ".... Read More

Emily Hackett Releases New Album 'Must Be Present to Win'

Jun 26, 2026 at 08:09 am by Bethany Bowman

I always appreciate those artists who gave me a chance way back when I had little experience or reputation to rely on. Emily Hackett is one of the artists I featured back in.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Kassi Ashton

Sep 20, 2024 at 06:34 am by Bethany Bowman

I have wanted to interview country singer/songwriter Kassi Ashton for over six years. When I first heard her singing “California, Missouri” on Sirius XM in 2018,.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 18 Spots for Rainy Day Play

Feb 22, 2021 at 10:16 am by Laura Beth Payne

Image: Fire truck exhibit at Discovery Center. Murfreesboro Mama Whether it’s a heavy spring rain or a bout of Ice-mageddon, Tennessee weather is known for being.... Read More

Michael Rodgers earns Officer of the Year from Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club

Oct 19, 2018 at 07:00 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Michael Rodgers was recognized as the Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club’s Officer of the Year Thursday. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said Rodgers is.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jake & Shelby

Jan 28, 2024 at 06:48 pm by Bethany Bowman

A duo that kept showing up in my Instagram feed was a couple of kids, known as Jake & Shelby. Jake Lawson and Shelby Haim are teenagers from Hendersonville, Tennessee. K.... Read More

Dennis Quaid Releases "On My Way to Heaven" Featuring Tanya Tucker and Kris Kristofferson

Jun 22, 2026 at 02:39 pm by Bethany Bowman

Multi-talented artist Dennis Quaid, Tanya Tucker, and the late legendary Songwriter Kris Kristofferson recently released a new single, “On My Way to Heaven,” ava.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Sister Sadie

Jul 02, 2025 at 10:07 am by Bethany Bowman

As I have been exploring Bluegrass Music more seriously, a band that kept appearing in my emails was the all-girl group Sister Sadie. When my friend and Music Spotlight arti.... Read More

Red Bull Announces 2025 Jukebox Songwriting Competition

May 22, 2025 at 12:05 pm by Bethany Bowman

Red Bull is turning up the volume for the second year with the return of its electrifying Red Bull Jukebox Songwriting Competition— open for submissions now through Ju.... Read More

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