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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

Celebrating the Beautiful Chaos of Fatherhood

Jun 14, 2025 at 05:19 pm by JC Bowman

Father's Day serves as a poignant reminder to reflect on the intricate connections we share with our fathers, often revealing the deep complexities and rich layers tha.... Read More

Legendary Artist Steve Miller Honored With Les Paul Spirit Award

Jun 11, 2025 at 03:13 pm by Bethany Bowman

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the legendary Steve Miller was honored with the annual Les Paul Spirit Award at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, Tennessee. The Les Paul Foundation p.... Read More

From NSYNC to NFL, Bigg Vinny Has It All In His New Music Video

Jun 11, 2025 at 06:36 am by Bethany Bowman

Singer/Songwriter Vencent Hickerson, aka Bigg Vinny, released the video to "Walmart Drip" following the single that came out last week. The latest single describes what woul.... 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

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

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