Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Stoned Cold Country

Oct 18, 2023 at 12:10 pm by Bethany Bowman

Several years ago, when we were listening to the Rolling Stones on the radio, my husband remarked, “Listen to that, that’s country music.” Evidently, others.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Annie Bosko

Oct 10, 2023 at 01:59 pm by Bethany Bowman

A California farmer’s daughter, Annie Bosko’s soulful, honey-soaked vocals and neo-traditional country sound has been perfected throughout her 10,000 + hours in.... Read More

Joe Galante, Duane Eddy, Don Mclean, and Darius Rucker Have Been Added to Music City’s Walk of Fame

Oct 06, 2023 at 04:11 pm by Bethany Bowman

Joe Galante, Duane Eddy, Don Mclean, and Darius Rucker Have Been Added to Music City’s Walk of Fame On Wednesday, October 4th, four extremely deserving individuals rece.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Onoleigh

Oct 06, 2023 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Onoleigh is a Nashville singer-songwriter from Mohomet, Illinois right outside of Champaign. Growing up, she was involved in her school band and choir. She sang in musi.... Read More

Circle TV Announces New Season of ‘Talking in Circles With Clint Black'

Oct 03, 2023 at 12:00 pm by Bethany Bowman

Circle Network, the official TV and media home of the Grand Ole Opry, announced today the return of one of the network’s hit programs, “Talking in Circles w.... Read More

Circle TV Announces New Season of ‘Talking in Circles With Clint Black'

Oct 03, 2023 at 12:00 pm by Bethany Bowman

Circle Network, the official TV and media home of the Grand Ole Opry, announced today the return of one of the network’s hit programs, “Talking in Circles w.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Tiera Kennedy

Oct 01, 2023 at 01:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

The first time I saw Tiera Kennedy was on November 8, 2022, at the Nashville City Winery where there was a writer’s round of young female artists who were hono.... Read More

Jenny Tolman Releases New Music

Sep 29, 2023 at 04:00 am by Bethany Bowman

In March of 2022, I featured Jenny Tolman in my column as she was releasing her sophomore album and was on the cusp of getting married to GRAMMY-nominated producer.... Read More

‘Playin’ Possum’: Nancy Jones Remembers George Jones

Sep 26, 2023 at 07:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

Many have been fascinated by George Jones’ storied life. He is possibly the greatest male vocalist in county music history with 79 top ten hits and 10 number ones incl.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Whey Jennings

Sep 22, 2023 at 03:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Whey Jennings is as great a performer as you would expect him to be, but his path to stardom has not been an easy one. When Whey was around six years old, he picked.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Erin Kirby

Sep 19, 2023 at 12:43 pm by Bethany Bowman

Erin Kirby is a country music singer/song from the small town of Jasper, Georgia, just north of Atlanta. She got her start in music by being in pageants, the kinds that h.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Heartland

Sep 17, 2023 at 12:33 pm by Bethany Bowman

Heartland is back and better than ever says People Magazine and I couldn’t agree more. The ACM, CMA nominated, and platinum-selling group returns for the first si.... Read More