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Music Spotlight: Braden Hull

Jul 24, 2026 at 07:13 am

Braden Hull is a rising singer/songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee, who hails from Lexington, North Carolina. I first met him at CRS 2026, where he immediately impressed me w.... Read More

Remembering the Rose Garden Marines

Jul 03, 2024 at 12:48 pm by Bethany Bowman

The country music legend, Lynn Anderson became the U.S. Marines's unofficial ambassador 50 years ago when they used her award-winning song, ‘I Beg Your Pardon (I Never.... Read More

Tayla Lynn Releases ‘Singin Loretta’

May 30, 2025 at 10:13 am by Bethany Bowman

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter, Tayla Lynn, has released her 2nd album to honor her grandmother, Singin’ Loretta.  As part of the Opry's 100 celebrations, on May 13.... 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

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

Runaway June Release “To Be Yours”

Feb 07, 2025 at 01:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Runaway June is a female country music trio comprised of Stevie Woodward (lead vocals/guitar/harmonica/piano), Natalie Stovall (vocals/fiddle/guitar), and Jennifer Wayne (vo.... 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: DEK of Hearts

Jul 02, 2026 at 05:19 pm

When I went to see one of my artists' Opry debuts in May, another group was also having their Opry debut: DEK of Hearts. The trio, who met while attending Trevecca Nazarene.... 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
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Carrick McCarthy, who heads the MTSU Military Science program, is shown with a group of eight shadowbox photo displays of former university ROTC cadets who died in combat w

39th Salute to Veterans’ activities precede MTSU football game with FIU

Nov 09, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The MTSU Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center and the Blue Raider football team will host the 39th annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces football.... Read More

George Jones Honored With Bronze Statue at the Ryman Auditorium

Jun 03, 2025 at 01:58 pm by Bethany Bowman

On June 3rd, 2025, one of the most influential and revered voices in country music history, George Jones, was honored with a bronze statue alongside other country icons, inc.... Read More
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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
8 Reasons to Visit Oaklands in October

8 Reasons to Visit Oaklands in October

Oct 08, 2019 at 11:00 am by Laura Beth Payne

Having grown up in Murfreesboro I've counted Oaklands Historic House Museum as a given in my life. I toured the Antebellum home as a middle-schooler, and in my 20s fell in lov.... Read More

Music Spotlight: The SteelDrivers

May 23, 2025 at 07:34 am by Bethany Bowman

The progressive, award-winning bluegrass band The SteelDrivers has been on my bucket list of musicians to feature for several years. Not only are they the band where Chris S.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Harper Grace

Oct 20, 2025 at 10:04 am by Bethany Bowman

Harper Grace is a 24-year-old Texas native who has been coming to Nashville since she was 14 years old. The rising country star's initial experience in the spotlight cam.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Bizz Bigsby

Jun 20, 2025 at 07:20 am by Bethany Bowman

Before I discovered my love for country music, I grew up listening to and liking various forms of jazz and Motown music.  When I came across Nashville-born Wendall "Biz.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mama: 7 Awesome Playgrounds in Rutherford County

Mar 02, 2021 at 10:00 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

During our last family vacation (before Covid), I found myself Googling two words. Not "best restaurants" (though we ate out plenty.) Not "family attractions" (though we hit.... Read More
Hop Springs ribbon cutting & grand opening

Hop Springs, MTSU fermentation science program celebrate grand opening

May 24, 2019 at 01:58 pm by Voice Wire

Some 150 agritourism, music and food and beverage enthusiasts helped Middle Tennessee State University’s fermentation science program and partner Hop.... Read More
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Vice President Al Gore Jr. at MTSU

4 things you should know about Albert Gore Sr.

Sep 17, 2019 at 01:00 pm by Michelle Willard 2

In today's political landscape, the South is seen as a bastion of conservatives, but that hasn't always been the case. One of the most progressive politicians the South has e.... Read More

Rutherford County Provides Home for Worn U.S. Flags.

Dec 30, 2019 at 09:00 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Murfreesboro, TN (Rutherford County) – In partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo), the Tennessee County Services Association (TCSA), and the Nationa.... Read More
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Hummingbirds pass through Middle Tennessee on annual migration

Sep 05, 2018 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

Barfield Crescent Park is home to hundreds of hummingbirds. Many people come to the Wilderness Station to enjoy the chatter and beauty of these tiny birds throughout the seaso.... Read More
Madelyn Scales Harris

Madelyn Scales Harris addresses racism during Murfreesboro City Council meeting

Jun 10, 2020 at 07:00 am by Michelle Willard 3

Murfreesboro Vice Mayor Madelyn Scales Harris spoke about her experiences with racism in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County at the City Council meeting on June 4. She sp.... 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

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

Murfreesboro Mama: 5 Things to Know about The Tennessee Renaissance Festival

May 04, 2021 at 10:30 am by Laura Beth Payne 1

While most Middle Tennesseans know "The Castle" in from their drives up and down I840 or Highway 96, the opportunity to visit it comes but once a year for most of us at the an.... Read More