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Congressman John Rose’s Vision for Education in Tennessee

May 15, 2026 at 10:11 am by JC Bowman

Congressman John Rose envisions a future for education in Tennessee grounded in conservative values and a belief in every student's potential. During my interview with Rose, i.... Read More

The Importance of Education to State Representative Monty Fritts

May 15, 2026 at 10:10 am by JC Bowman

In the Governor’s race, State Representative Monty Fritts emphasizes the importance of education through his personal story. He underscores his strong belief in the powe.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Braxton Keith

May 15, 2026 at 08:20 am by Bethany Bowman

Braxton Keith is from Midland, Texas, and his music proudly reflects that fact. He did not grow up in a musical family, but his great-aunt gave him her piano, which he learn.... Read More

Clint Black Releases Memoir: ‘Killin’ Time: My Life and Music’

May 13, 2026 at 02:47 pm by Bethany Bowman

If you like biographies, especially autobiographies, about popular musical artists or bands, I recommend Clint Black’s memoir, Killin’ Time: My Life and Music..... Read More

Happy Mother's Day!

May 08, 2026 at 07:30 pm by JC Bowman

It might not always be true, but it’s as close to reality as you can get on Mother’s Day: everybody loves their mother. For far too long, my customized ringtone fo.... Read More

Fender Celebrates 75 Years Of The Telecaster At The Ryman

May 07, 2026 at 07:09 pm by Bethany Bowman

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster® guitar, Fender turned to Nashville, the heart of country music and home to generations of legendary Tele player.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Austin Snell

May 01, 2026 at 09:00 am by Bethany Bowman

When I learned that country riser Austin Snell had nearly half a billion streams in his short career, I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. It turns out he is one o.... 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: Jacob Tolliver

Apr 29, 2026 at 10:50 am by Bethany Bowman

Jacob Tolliver came upon my radar at the end of last year when I featured his high-octane version of "Here Comes Santa Claus" in my 2025 Country Christmas Roundup. I hadn't.... Read More

Changing Accountability in the Education Savings Account Program

Apr 23, 2026 at 03:43 pm by JC Bowman

The recent changes to Tennessee's Education Savings Account (ESA) program mark a strategic shift rather than a sweeping expansion, focusing on redefining accountability rather.... Read More

When Expansion Outpaces Clarity: Tennessee’s Latest Voucher Amendment

Apr 21, 2026 at 02:37 pm by JC Bowman

In public policy, design matters. Not just what a law says, but what it allows, assumes, and sets in motion. The latest amendment to HB1881, which expands Tennessee’s Ed.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Christopher Wzye and the Tellers

Apr 20, 2026 at 10:31 am by Bethany Bowman

So many of the artists I interview cite various Blues artists as influences. B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and Robert Johnson are just a few of the names who shap.... Read More

Special Education is a Moral Imperative for Tennessee

Apr 17, 2026 at 12:37 pm by JC Bowman

In American education, special education too often receives insufficient attention in political discourse. This oversight is troubling because it affects countless Tennessee f.... Read More

Music Spotlight Artist Belles Collaborates with Dolly Parton for 'Son of Jolene' Release

Apr 17, 2026 at 07:32 am by Bethany Bowman

I have interviewed hundreds of singer-songwriters, including Kelli Belles, and if you ask them who the one person they would like to collaborate with is, nearly all will nam.... Read More

Marcus and Levi Hummon Team Up for an Acoustic Cover of 'Bless The Broken Road'

Apr 14, 2026 at 03:36 pm by Bethany Bowman

When I first interviewed Levi Hummon in 2019, I quickly learned that he was the son of the Grammy-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon. While both are avid singer/songwriters, a.... Read More