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Music Spotlight: Tyce Delk

Oct 20, 2026 at 10:17 am

In July, when I went to the Opry to see another artist, Tyce Delk made his Opry debut. I was so blown away by his performance of his original song, “Adaline,” th.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Grace Humphries

Oct 14, 2026 at 11:59 am

Many of the new artists I interview are current Belmont University students or alumni. However, very few can say that they were on John Legend's team on Season 29 of NBC's T.... Read More

Levi Foster Releases Sophomore Album ‘Appalachian Funk Tree’

Oct 09, 2026 at 10:39 am

Last year, when I featured Levi Foster and his debut album We Made Fire in my Music Spotlight column, I was drawn to him because he was different. Not only does his music pa.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Johnathon Heilbroun

Sep 01, 2023 at 10:39 am by Bethany Bowman

When I went to see Music Spotlight artist, 12-year-old Brooklyn Summer play at Opry Mills last year, her then 14-year-old friend, Johnathon Heilbroun, played too. I already kn.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Calamity Jane

Oct 28, 2025 at 10:56 am by Bethany Bowman

Since joining the country music bandwagon over 20 years ago, I quickly learned that a lot of country music evolved from Bluegrass. I also learned that Bluegrass musicians ar.... 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

Music Spotlight: Presley Tennant

Apr 19, 2024 at 04:30 am by Bethany Bowman

One thing I have learned about TV singing shows is that the finalists are nearly always as good (if not better) as the actual winner. So, I try to interview as many country.... Read More
Toys for Tots

Smyrna partners with Tennessee Army State Guard to host drive-thru Toys for Tots drive

Dec 14, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

The Town of Smyrna is pleased to support the USMC Toys for Tots program by supporting a drive-thru toy drive at the Smyrna Event Center.    The need from local.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Laine Lonero

Aug 16, 2023 at 04:50 pm by Bethany Bowman

Laine Lonero is from Louisiana where she studied Opera and Musical Theater as a child. No one in her immediate family sings at all. The classically trained artist started.... 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

Music Spotlight: Bryce Leatherwood

Mar 25, 2024 at 11:13 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard the buttery twang that encapsulates Bryce Leatherwood, I knew exactly why he won Season 22 of NBC’s The Voice. Even before he sang a word, you knew h.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Atlus

Nov 15, 2025 at 04:19 pm by Bethany Bowman

As is often the case with songwriting, one's upbringing influences one's lyrics. Raised in a single-parent home marked by poverty and addiction, Sean Haywood, who goes by th.... Read More

Music Spotlight: The Lost Saints

Sep 30, 2025 at 12:44 pm by Bethany Bowman

The trio, known as the Lost Saints, features Afton Addington, Chris Biano, and Derrick Casteel, three artists who coincidentally found themselves in the same place at the sa.... Read More

Murfreesboro police arrest several people arrested for shoplifting and selling hot items to pawn shop

Oct 20, 2020 at 04:35 pm by Voice Wire

Chain saws, weed eaters, drills, tools, and home security systems are some of the items Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives recovered that were stolen from various.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cooper Alan

Nov 07, 2025 at 09:55 am by Bethany Bowman

Ever since the viral TikTok star, Cooper Alan, came across my radar several years ago, I have wanted to interview him for my Music Spotlight column. The arrival of his 20-so.... Read More
Red Bull

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

Music Spotlight: Josie Sal

Apr 25, 2025 at 06:24 am by Bethany Bowman

One of my favorite parts of my job is meeting rising artists and knowing that great things are in store for them. I was blown away when I first heard 13-year-old Josie Sal a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Alyssa and Wayne Brewer

Sep 15, 2023 at 06:15 am by Bethany Bowman

I get sent tracks from artists daily, so many that I can’t listen to everything that gets sent to me. But when I happened upon Alyssa and Wayne Brewer’s cover of G.... Read More
WMOT Root's Radio

Murfreesboro’s Walnut House to play host to first show in WMOT’s new pop-up live music series

Dec 06, 2018 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

WMOT Roots Radio 89.5 will host their first Pop-Up Show at the Walnut House on Friday, Dec. 7. This show is open to WMOT members and their guests. In partnership with the Wal.... Read More

City Council adopts resolution in support of new Design Guidelines

Dec 15, 2017 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Murfreesboro City Council Thursday (Dec. 14) adopted a resolution in support of new Murfreesboro Design Guidelines that provide framework and principles for the aesthetic.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: Where to Eat Up the City's Homemade Ice Cream

Jul 27, 2021 at 09:20 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

We all scream for it, right? And with school days looming near, there's no better way to celebrate summer's last care-free days with the cold decadence in a cup or cone. The.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Noah Thompson

Jan 11, 2025 at 01:56 pm by Bethany Bowman

The one word that came to mind when I heard Noah Thompson for the first time was “unexpected.” And I believe that is part of why Thompson won American Idol in 20.... Read More

How chicken therapy helps Walter Hill students learn about animals

May 22, 2018 at 01:59 pm by Lisa Marchesoni

Walter Hill Elementary School has gone not to the dogs, but to the chickens and pigs.  Principal Helen Campbell endorsed School Resource Officer Erica Brinkley’s i.... Read More

Travis Tritt Releases Country Chapel

Sep 15, 2023 at 12:47 pm by Bethany Bowman

Travis Tritt released his first-ever gospel project, Country Chapel, on September 15, a record that was more than three decades in the making. Comprised of original songs info.... Read More
Slideshow

Who's playing Uncle Dave this year? Rhonda Vincent, Jake Leg Stompers to name a few.

Jul 01, 2019 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard

Uncle Dave Macon Days spreads the love of authentic roots music in a unique way on two stages: Macon Manor Stage and the Dixie Dew Drop Stage. With performances in the Concer.... Read More