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1990s Country Legends to Headline the Ryman

Jul 26, 2024 at 01:59 pm by Bethany Bowman

Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin, collectively known as Roots & Boots, are playing their first show together at the Ryman on July 31st. The trio, who are.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jet Jurgensmeyer

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:35 am by Bethany Bowman

Nashville native, Jet Jurgensmeyer has been performing all his life. At age 19, his resume is longer than many who are 3 times his age. Jurgensmeyer has been acting since he.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Tiffany Woys

Jul 22, 2024 at 10:08 am by Bethany Bowman

Tiffany Woys has always wanted to be a performer. Her mother was a huge Celine Dion fan and when she was five her mother took her to her first concert and it had a profound.... Read More

Political Donations and Endorsements

Jul 19, 2024 at 01:42 pm by JC Bowman

We cannot neglect the importance of education in shaping our children's future. Our elected officials, especially those at the statewide level, must understand and support the.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Them Dirty Roses

Jul 19, 2024 at 03:45 am by Bethany Bowman

Them Dirty Roses are a southern rock band from Gadsden, Alabama. Brothers James and Frank Ford along with their hometown friends Andrew Davis and Ben Crain taught themselves.... Read More

Gold, Litmus Tests, and Lame Ducks

Jul 15, 2024 at 01:55 pm by JC Bowman

In politics, the Golden Rule is not what we are accustomed to in our spiritual walk; instead, it is, “those with the gold make the rules.” Both political parties a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Danielia Cotton

Jul 15, 2024 at 10:02 am by Bethany Bowman

Danielia Cotton has made a name for herself in the Americana/Roots Rock world. When I heard that voice, I knew exactly why. She has opened for Gregg Allman, Bon Jovi, Robert.... Read More

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Country Music Hall of Fame Celebrates New Luke Combs Exhibit

Jul 12, 2024 at 02:45 pm by Bethany Bowman

Tennessee On July 10th, 2024, the Country Music Hall of Fame® (CMHOF) and Museum celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition Luke Combs: The Man I Am. The exhibi.... Read More

The Union Strikes Itself

Jul 10, 2024 at 12:47 pm by JC Bowman

Educators are often confronted with challenging situations, mainly due to the influence of national teacher unions, which weaken parental and taxpayer support. This year, the.... Read More

SLASH Brings S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival to North America

Jul 10, 2024 at 10:28 am by Bethany Bowman

Slash’s sixth solo project, a blues album entitled Orgy of the Damned, is out on Gibson Records. To celebrate, the iconic Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter has c.... Read More

Jay Allen Releases Debut Album, ‘Des Moines’

Jul 08, 2024 at 11:21 am by Bethany Bowman

Music Spotlight artist Jay Allen has released his debut album, Des Moines, named after his hometown. Inspired by a moment that happened 11 years ago, Allen takes listeners t.... 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

Music Spotlight: The Great Divide

Jul 01, 2024 at 03:56 pm by Bethany Bowman

There is something called Red Dirt Country that evolved 25+ years ago in rural Oklahoma. Many red dirt acts started playing in local bars surrounding Oklahoma State Universi.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Britnee Kellogg

Jun 28, 2024 at 02:45 am by Bethany Bowman

Britnee Kellogg grew up listening to all the good stuff: Waylon, Willie, Dolly, and 90s country. But it was when she was just six years old that her life was profoundly impa.... Read More

The Urgent Need for Education Policy Discussions

Jun 27, 2024 at 09:56 am by JC Bowman

In Tennessee education, a lot is happening that people need to pay attention to. Only a few candidates are sparking meaningful discussions, and everyone seems fixated on wheth.... Read More