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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

Kelly Lang Releases New Album, 'Jealous Green Eyes'

Aug 20, 2026 at 03:25 pm

Country/pop singer Kelly Lang has released a new album, Jealous Green Eyes, featuring 11 self-penned or co-written songs that leave no stone unturned, exploring life, love,.... 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

Music Spotlight: Ian Munsick

Oct 14, 2022 at 07:57 pm by Bethany Bowman 2

An authentic singing cowboy, Ian Munsick comes from a musical ranching family. They were and are real-life singing cowboys. Under the tutelage of their fiddle-playing fat.... 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

Murfreesboro teen killed in car crash

Dec 04, 2017 at 10:20 am by Voice Wire

On Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8:05 p.m., a fatal crash occurred at 2500 Memorial Boulevard, according to a press release from the Murfreesboro Police Department. The crash inv.... 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
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Opinion: Recommendation of Hottest Summer Eats

Jun 15, 2022 at 01:12 pm by Lee Rennick 1

Summer is made for cooking fresh produce, grilling steaks and seafood, and sipping crisp cocktails shared with others under a starry night.There are lots of foods that come to.... Read More
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OPINION: Why was REDACTED promoted out of the classroom?

Jul 30, 2020 at 08:14 am by Michelle Willard 7

NOTE: this article has been redacted due to legal complaints.  Enjoy the brevity. Clarification: The intention of this article was to point out that the director an.... 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
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Photos: Business After Hours at Lanes, Trains and Automobiles

Feb 12, 2019 at 08:54 pm by tbeckwith

Business After Hours was presented by Lanes, Trains and Automobiles Entertainment Depot on Tuesday evening, Feb. 12.  Business After Hours is an informal, social ne.... 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

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

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: Austin Moody

Jul 06, 2023 at 12:11 pm by Bethany Bowman

Don’t let his Hollywood good looks fool you. When it comes to being a genuine country boy, Austin Moody is the real deal. Born several miles south of the birthplace of c.... Read More
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Jim Tracy has a new job with the state government

Jan 25, 2021 at 08:54 am by Michelle Willard

Jim Tracy the former Tennessee State Senator from Bedford County is working for the government again. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance announced last week.... 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: 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
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Murfreesboro FAQ: How do I register to vote?

Jan 23, 2020 at 08:00 am by Michelle Willard

To be able to vote in an election, voters must be registered at least 30 days before Election Day. With several elections coming up in 2020, we've been asked on multiple occas.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Anne Wilson

Jun 11, 2023 at 05:38 pm by Bethany Bowman

As I continued writing my Music Spotlight column, a new name kept popping up; Anne Wilson. In 2022, Wilson won a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, “My Je.... 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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ASK ELLIE: The Selfish Christmas list, what to do?

Oct 28, 2021 at 09:00 am by Ask Ellie

Dear Ellie: It is not even the end of October and I just received an e-mail from my sister-in-law with a list of EVERYTHING that she, my brother, my four nieces and nephews w.... Read More

Fifty First with a Bullet

Apr 30, 2026 at 12:20 pm by JC Bowman

Every year, like a sequel in a bad movie, Tennessee receives its annual report card on education funding—and, shocker, the news is not good. Tennessee remains a bottom-t.... 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

The ABC's of Home Selling

May 17, 2018 at 10:00 am by John Jones