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Music Spotlight: Madeline Merlo

Oct 11, 2024 at 10:17 am by Bethany Bowman

I met Madeline Merlo at the 2024 CMT Next Women of Country event in Nashville in January. As is the norm, the women perform an acoustic set, and I specifically remember Merl.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Connor Daly

Oct 07, 2024 at 03:37 pm by Bethany Bowman

Like many artists I feature, Connor Daly is a gifted songwriter. But that is where the similarities end. He is an expert in classical guitar who did not even learn to &ldquo.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cali Tucker

Oct 04, 2024 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

When I saw the music video for Cali Tucker’s “Country Couture,” it was evident that she was a natural-born entertainer. My assumptions were correct. Cali T.... Read More

Hippies and Cowboys Release New EP: Fork in the Road

Sep 30, 2024 at 01:25 pm by Bethany Bowman

Anyone who follows my blog knows I like my country music rockin’, and nobody does that better than Hippies & Cowboys. They are one of the best live southern rock b.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Sarah Hardwig

Sep 26, 2024 at 09:26 pm by Bethany Bowman

Sarah Hardwig is not unlike many of the females I interview. She moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University and study Songwriting and Music Business. And she sings at l.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Paulina Jane

Sep 24, 2024 at 10:26 am by Bethany Bowman

One of the most joyful artists I have ever met or interviewed is the delightful Paulina Jayne. While I have featured her briefly while covering CRS, I have never done a full.... Read More

Chase Rice Releases ‘Go Down Singin"

Sep 21, 2024 at 03:59 pm by Bethany Bowman

I featured Chase Rice in 2018 when he celebrated achieving number-one status with his blockbuster hit, "Eyes On You." Early on, Rice was a fixture in the Bro-Country scene w.... Read More

All Threats Must be Treated as Credible

Sep 20, 2024 at 06:46 am by JC Bowman

All threats must be treated as credible. To ensure school safety, we must foster strong student-educator relationships and implement security measures such as bulletproof mate.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Kassi Ashton

Sep 20, 2024 at 06:34 am by Bethany Bowman

I have wanted to interview country singer/songwriter Kassi Ashton for over six years. When I first heard her singing “California, Missouri” on Sirius XM in 2018,.... Read More

Why Colleges of Education Matter

Sep 13, 2024 at 12:58 pm by JC Bowman

A teacher's journey, which begins as a student, is transformative. Colleges of Education play a pivotal and urgent role in this journey, equipping aspiring educators with the.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Andrea Vasquez

Sep 13, 2024 at 12:54 pm by Bethany Bowman

Because country music is not about a place or a demographic but a state of mind, I try my best to portray a wide variety of what country music is and encompasses. Someon.... Read More

Movie Spotlight: Reagan

Sep 12, 2024 at 11:33 am by Bethany Bowman

While breaking all viewing and monetary expectations, Dennis Quaid’s Reagan continues to shoot past all competitors. When I learned that moviegoers gave the film a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Volume.com

Sep 10, 2024 at 10:59 am by Bethany Bowman

Recently I discovered that one of my favorite artists had played at one of my favorite venues and that I had missed it. But then I learned that the show was filmed and I cou.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Madelyn Rose

Sep 06, 2024 at 09:00 am by Bethany Bowman

At just 17 years old, the teen country sensation has released her second EP, Cowboys, a collection of three significant songs that cements her insightful music on the countr.... Read More

Cell Phone Bans in K12 Schools is a Growing Trend

Aug 28, 2024 at 03:28 pm by JC Bowman

Navigating the complexities of smartphone use in K-12 education is a collective effort that requires ongoing adaptation as technology evolves. We expect the Tennessee General.... Read More