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Music Spotlight: Trey Calloway

Aug 15, 2025 at 07:57 am by Bethany Bowman

When I interviewed Trey Calloway at CRS 2025, there was an instant kindred spirit, and I knew I wanted to do a full feature on him once the opportunity arose. Like so many o.... Read More

Adam Warner Releases 'Came Back Country'

Aug 13, 2025 at 10:08 am by Bethany Bowman

When I interviewed Adam Warner in 2022, I quickly learned that he has one of the most authentic country voices in the genre. The former Marine is unashamedly pro-American, a.... Read More

Review: Dolly, A True Original Musical

Aug 11, 2025 at 10:38 am by Bethany Bowman

The world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical is happening at The Fisher Center for Performing Arts in Nashville, Tennessee, until August 31st. When musicals.... Read More

Halestorm Releases Sixth Studio Album, Everest

Aug 08, 2025 at 07:25 am by Bethany Bowman

Halestorm, the GRAMMY-winning band initially formed by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale with guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith, has announced Everest, their sixth.... Read More

Reclaiming Control from the Feds Over Education Funding

Aug 04, 2025 at 10:20 am by JC Bowman

In the ongoing debate over education policy, states and school districts find themselves in a precarious position. While they seek greater control over their educational initi.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Sunny Sweeney

Aug 01, 2025 at 07:50 am by Bethany Bowman

Because singer/songwriter Erin Enderlin spoke so highly about Sunny Sweeney, I knew I wanted to interview her to see what all the fuss was about. After speaking with Swe.... Read More

Karissa Ella Releases New EP Growing Wings

Jul 30, 2025 at 01:12 pm by Bethany Bowman

I have been a big fan of Karissa Ella since I first featured her in 2022. Her song, "I Hope Heaven's Like" is such a beautiful song that you must hear to appreciate fully. W.... Read More

Hard Truths Teachers Learn

Jul 28, 2025 at 03:33 pm by JC Bowman

A great new study by Allan Monteclaro and Jean Raoet sheds light on the first year of teaching. That first year will challenge energy, confidence, and patience. It's.... Read More

Ricky Skaggs Closes Out Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman

Jul 25, 2025 at 01:09 pm by Bethany Bowman

The first time I saw Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky at the Ryman many years ago, I was blown away. Growing up, I had heard about Bluegrass Music but had never experienced it live..... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cody Jinks

Jul 25, 2025 at 07:31 am by Bethany Bowman

What makes Southern rock so special is that it has its roots in classic rock yet has not forgotten the honest lyrics that make country music appealing. Singer.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Will Jones

Jul 21, 2025 at 01:25 pm by Bethany Bowman

Will Jones grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Carroll County and was born into a family band called the Cana Ramblers. With his father being part of a regional bluegrass.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Taylor-Rae

Jul 18, 2025 at 07:35 am by Bethany Bowman

Taylor-Rae is a country music singer from British Columbia, Canada. Since I began writing my column, I have learned about the immense popularity of country music in Canada, wh.... Read More

Premature Talk on EFA Expansion

Jul 17, 2025 at 11:01 am by JC Bowman

A recent poll from the TennesseeCAN Action Fund shows support among 500 likely Republican voters for expanding the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program (EFA). .... Read More

Rutherford County Man Faces Aggravated Child Rape Charges After 2-Year Probe

Jul 16, 2025 at 04:06 pm by wgnsadmin

SMYRNA, TN — A Smyrna man remains in custody following his arrest in a child rape investigation. Wilmer Umanzor-Bonilla, 48, remains jailed at the Rutherford County Adu.... Read More

Straight No Chaser Make Opry Debut

Jul 10, 2025 at 09:20 am by Bethany Bowman

RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser has checked another historic moment off their growing list of accolades: They performed at the iconic Grand Ole Opry.... Read More