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BoomTown Saints Release 'A Good Woman'

Sep 08, 2025 at 02:51 pm by Bethany Bowman

Since featuring the BoomTown Saints back in June of 2023, the duo's star has been on the rise. As stated in the original feature in 2018, Chris Ramos quit his job as a h.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Tracielynn

Sep 05, 2025 at 09:31 am by Bethany Bowman

Tracielynn hails from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Her dad was in a band, so she was surrounded by music and music performance from an early age. Her dad could play m.... Read More

CBS's 'The Road' to Premiere on October 19

Sep 04, 2025 at 08:32 am by Bethany Bowman

CBS announces its newest music reality show, The Road, to air on October 19, 2025. The Road follows 12 talented emerging musicians as they compete as opening acts for GRAMMY.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Levi Foster

Aug 29, 2025 at 07:21 am by Bethany Bowman

After interviewing over 500 artists, I have met some incredibly talented musicians. However, sometimes it can be overwhelming. Besides being a notable vocalist, you need to.... Read More

Understanding the Challenges of Teacher Evaluations in Tennessee

Aug 26, 2025 at 02:20 pm by JC Bowman

Tennessee's teacher evaluation system, primarily the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM), represented initial progress in evaluation reform. The state has shifted its.... Read More

Russell Dickerson Releases' Famous Back Home' Album

Aug 22, 2025 at 07:24 am by Bethany Bowman

Since Russell Dickerson burst onto the music charts in 2017 with his massive hits "Yours," "Blue Tacoma," and "Every Little Thing," he has become a staple in the country mus.... Read More

Juna N Joey Release ‘Sip It Slow’

Aug 18, 2025 at 01:44 pm by Bethany Bowman

I did my first full-length feature on Juna N Joey back in February of 2022, when they were 16 and 19 years old. Their parents are not musical at all, but they have a paterna.... Read More

Navigating Pronoun Usage in Tennessee’s Educational System

Aug 18, 2025 at 01:30 pm by JC Bowman

On May 9, 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Public Chapter 453, which amended several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, including Title 4, Title 8, Title 9, Cha.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Billianne

Aug 15, 2025 at 01:29 pm by Bethany Bowman

While Rolling Stone Magazine has compared newcomer Billianne to a young Adele, I have to disagree. I found her voice more akin to an indie/pop version of Alison Krauss. Eith.... Read More

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