Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Karissa Ella Releases New EP Growing Wings

Jul 30, 2025 at 01:12 pm by Bethany Bowman

I have been a big fan of Karissa Ella since I first featured her in 2022. Her song, "I Hope Heaven's Like" is such a beautiful song that you must hear to appreciate fully. W.... Read More

Ricky Skaggs Closes Out Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman

Jul 25, 2025 at 01:09 pm by Bethany Bowman

The first time I saw Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky at the Ryman many years ago, I was blown away. Growing up, I had heard about Bluegrass Music but had never experienced it live..... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cody Jinks

Jul 25, 2025 at 07:31 am by Bethany Bowman

  What makes Southern rock so special is that it has its roots in classic rock yet has not forgotten the honest lyrics that make country music appealing. Singer.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Will Jones

Jul 21, 2025 at 01:25 pm by Bethany Bowman

Will Jones grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Carroll County and was born into a family band called the Cana Ramblers. With his father being part of a regional bluegrass.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Taylor-Rae

Jul 18, 2025 at 07:35 am by Bethany Bowman

Taylor-Rae is a country music singer from British Columbia, Canada. Since I began writing my column, I have learned about the immense popularity of country music in Canada, wh.... Read More

Straight No Chaser Make Opry Debut

Jul 10, 2025 at 09:20 am by Bethany Bowman

RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser has checked another historic moment off their growing list of accolades: They performed at the iconic Grand Ole Opry.... Read More

Benefit Concert for Kenny Campbell Foundation

Jul 07, 2025 at 12:43 pm by Bethany Bowman

Country singer/songwriter Craig Campbell announced the inaugural benefit concert, scheduled for July 24 at the Ryman Auditorium, in honor of his father, that will raise fund.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Sister Sadie

Jul 02, 2025 at 10:07 am by Bethany Bowman

As I have been exploring Bluegrass Music more seriously, a band that kept appearing in my emails was the all-girl group Sister Sadie. When my friend and Music Spotlight arti.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jet Black Roses

Jun 26, 2025 at 07:20 pm by Bethany Bowman

The first song I heard from Jet Black Roses was "PsychoBoogieHoochieCoo," and it reminded me of the R&B and Funk music I listened to in the 1980s. It turns out that, tec.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Bizz Bigsby

Jun 20, 2025 at 07:20 am by Bethany Bowman

Before I discovered my love for country music, I grew up listening to and liking various forms of jazz and Motown music.  When I came across Nashville-born Wendall "Biz.... Read More

Legendary Artist Steve Miller Honored With Les Paul Spirit Award

Jun 11, 2025 at 03:13 pm by Bethany Bowman

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the legendary Steve Miller was honored with the annual Les Paul Spirit Award at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, Tennessee. The Les Paul Foundation p.... Read More

From NSYNC to NFL, Bigg Vinny Has It All In His New Music Video

Jun 11, 2025 at 06:36 am by Bethany Bowman

Singer/Songwriter Vencent Hickerson, aka Bigg Vinny, released the video to "Walmart Drip" following the single that came out last week. The latest single describes what woul.... Read More

James Robert Webb Releases 'Weekend Outlaw'

Jun 06, 2025 at 07:33 am by Bethany Bowman

As reported in my Music Spotlight column in 2020, James Robert Webb was a gifted musician before he became an acclaimed radiologist. However, like many of us with dual caree.... Read More

George Jones Honored With Bronze Statue at the Ryman Auditorium

Jun 03, 2025 at 01:58 pm by Bethany Bowman

On June 3rd, 2025, one of the most influential and revered voices in country music history, George Jones, was honored with a bronze statue alongside other country icons, inc.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ashley Brooks

May 30, 2025 at 12:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

Ashley Brooks, aka the Georgia Gypsy, is an up-and-coming country powerhouse who grew up and still lives in the North Georgia countryside. And though her dad was in a band,.... Read More