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An Educated Citizenry

Apr 17, 2023 at 01:24 pm by JC Bowman

The lives of our citizens are enriched through public policies that enhance economic opportunity and freedom. However, some policymakers lack a basic understanding of sound ec.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Kinsey Rose

Apr 17, 2023 at 10:50 am by Bethany Bowman

From the first few measures of a twangy guitar, I knew instantly when I heard “Speed of Broken Heart” that Kinsey Rose was going to be an artist I would want to fe.... Read More

Charley Pride Statue Added to Ryman Auditorium’s Iconic Walk

Apr 14, 2023 at 02:15 pm by Bethany Bowman

Ryman Auditorium unveiled the latest addition to its Icon Walk this morning with a statue honoring American music icon Charley Pride. The detailed bronze likeness was added to.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Donice Morace

Apr 14, 2023 at 05:45 am by Bethany Bowman

One thing I have learned is that Texas Country is its own thing. It has a traditional, devil-may-care attitude and many of our favorite artists (i.e., Willie Nelson, George.... Read More

Music Spotlight Artist Julia Cole Hosts Circle Network’s ‘Ultimate Fan Fest’

Apr 11, 2023 at 10:42 am by Bethany Bowman

In January 2022, I featured the effervescent Julia Cole in my Music Spotlight column. On July 16, 2022, the songstress made her Opry debut. Julia Cole has now teamed up.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jake Worthington

Apr 07, 2023 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Jake Worthington first wowed America in 2014 as a teen from LaPorte, Texas, when he became a finalist on NBC’s The Voice. Fast forward ten years and the traditionally in.... Read More

Song Suffragettes Celebrate Ninth Anniversary At The Listening Room

Apr 05, 2023 at 01:50 pm by Bethany Bowman

The Song Suffragettes is a weekly writer's round held in Nashville, Tennessee at The Listening Room featuring rotating female country artists. Song Suffragettes is a collectiv.... Read More

The Librarian

Apr 05, 2023 at 01:17 pm by cghattas

The first day of April is an important day in the history of Rutherford County because, in 1948, it was the day the doors were opened to Murfreesboro’s first public libr.... Read More

Spring Eggstravaganza for DOGS!

Apr 05, 2023 at 01:17 pm by Beesley Animal Foundation

Are you ready for Beesley Animal Foundation's first ever Spring Eggstravaganza?!? 🐶 🥚 💕 Well, our volunteers are ready! You can find all the details here:https://givebu.... Read More

Supporting Safer Schools in Tennessee

Apr 05, 2023 at 01:16 pm by JC Bowman

There are a lot of issues that need to be addressed in school safety. This area deserves more scrutiny. We cannot lose focus that six innocent people lost their lives at the C.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Amanda Kate Ferris

Apr 04, 2023 at 11:25 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard the howling pedal steel-soaked guitar on the song aptly named “Pedal Steel,” a touching song about the Grand Ole Opry, I knew I needed to interview.... Read More

Appeal to the Brighter Impulses of the American Spirit

Mar 31, 2023 at 01:56 pm by JC Bowman

The United States of America is not perfect. We will never be perfect, and our founders understood that fact. However, with the active and informed participation of our citize.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jaye Madison

Mar 31, 2023 at 07:04 am by Bethany Bowman

Doing what I do, I get sent a lot of artists to check out. A Facebook friend told me to check out the Jaye Madison band. I listened and they could absolutely sing. But normall.... Read More

Time of Sorrow

Mar 28, 2023 at 12:56 pm by JC Bowman

This is a time of sorrow for Nashville and Tennessee. Six innocent people are dead. Many more children, teachers, and school staff will carry emotional and psychological scars.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Julie Williams

Mar 27, 2023 at 03:12 pm by Bethany Bowman

The first time I saw Julie Williams perform with the Song Suffragettes at the Listening Room. I have featured many female singer-songwriters that I heard with the Song Suffr.... Read More