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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

Music Spotlight: Bree Jaxson

Aug 27, 2024 at 12:26 pm by Bethany Bowman

In the past, I have interviewed many veterans who got into music full-time after they left the service. But I have never featured an active-duty member of the military. Meet.... Read More

Thomas Rhett Releases 7th Studio Album, ‘About A Woman’

Aug 23, 2024 at 07:52 am by Bethany Bowman

One of the conundrums that singer/songwriters face is “Do you write songs for the radio or songs that are personal and meaningful?” It is often tricky to do both.... Read More

The Importance of Communication in Public Discourse

Aug 22, 2024 at 10:16 am by JC Bowman

As an educator, I often reflect on the fundamental nature of effective communication. This concept mirrors our kindergarten lessons: play fair, avoid physical conflict, return.... Read More