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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

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

The Swamp Thrives in Tennessee!

Jun 02, 2025 at 12:21 pm by JC Bowman

“Drain the swamp” is a phrase coined by President Trump, signifying the removal of corruption and special interests from government. Many conservatives oppose Penn.... 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

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

Memorial Day Matters!

May 23, 2025 at 12:49 pm by JC Bowman

David Hume remarked, “Courage, of all national qualities, is the most precarious; because it is exerted only at intervals, and by a few in every nation.” It truly.... 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

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

3rd Grade Retention

May 20, 2025 at 04:13 pm by JC Bowman

Parents, teachers, and students focus on Tennessee's third-grade retention policy as the school year ends. Tennessee has roughly 75,000 third-graders; since 2010, the state ha.... Read More

Time to Make Standardized Testing More Adaptable

May 20, 2025 at 03:44 pm by JC Bowman

Various standardized tests are used across different states and grade levels. Schools and educators must prepare for student accommodations, testing security, and other relate.... Read More

Policymakers Need to Listen to Educators

May 20, 2025 at 03:40 pm by JC Bowman

When it comes to understanding the pulse of education, no one has a better grasp than those who are on the front lines. They experience the challenges and successes firsthand..... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jessica Willis Fisher

May 16, 2025 at 08:22 am by Bethany Bowman

Several years ago, I heard Jessica Willis Fisher do a writer's round with the Song Suffragettes. I was mesmerized by her heartfelt lyrics and angelic voice. She mentioned he.... Read More

The Connection Between Education and Crime

May 13, 2025 at 04:04 pm by JC Bowman

Research shows a strong negative correlation between education levels and crime rates: higher education levels are linked to lower crime. This is primarily due to the opportun.... Read More

Honor Our Mothers Every Day!

May 09, 2025 at 02:38 pm by JC Bowman

Mother. Perhaps no other word speaks to as many people in any language or touches our heart. Yet, when we write about mothers, the words rarely do justice to the subject. We a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ben Gallaher

May 09, 2025 at 04:55 am by Bethany Bowman

I met Ben Gallaher at CRS in 2023. I thought I had already featured him as a Music Spotlight artist, but I soon realized I had not. Ben Gallaher is a triple-threat singe.... Read More

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The Swamp Thrives in Tennessee!

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