Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

2023 Country Christmas Round-Up

Dec 02, 2023 at 06:53 pm by Bethany Bowman

There is one thing that rings true: If you can compose an original Christmas song that “sticks,” you will have income for life. Bing Crosby’s “White.... Read More

Spotlight Artist Grace Leer Costars in Hallmark Movie

Nov 29, 2023 at 03:19 pm by Bethany Bowman

Music Spotlight artist Grace Leer made her acting debut in a Blake Shelton produced new Hallmark Movie, Time For Her To Come Home For Christmas. Leer costars.... Read More

Music Spotlight: David Morris

Nov 21, 2023 at 04:49 pm by Bethany Bowman

One thing that I have learned by writing my column is that even though I prefer traditional country music, hip-hop, and rap are tremendously popular with the younger set. Th.... Read More

Jamie O’Neal And Ty Herndon Bring Us ‘Merry Christmas Baby’

Nov 18, 2023 at 01:47 pm by Bethany Bowman

Two of the biggest voices from the early 2000s, Jamie O’Neal and Ty Herndon, have joined together to bring us the original Christmas song, “Merry Christmas Baby..... Read More

Music Spotlight: Drew Haley

Nov 17, 2023 at 10:45 am by Bethany Bowman

The first time I heard of Drew Haley was when I interviewed a remarkable group of country vocalists in 2020 called The Highway Women. I was impressed at how good each a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lee Roy Parnell

Nov 13, 2023 at 04:40 pm by Bethany Bowman

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist, Lee Roy Parnell is a musical maverick with an ever-evolving sound that grew up alongside him. Growing up in rural Texas, Pa.... Read More

Brei Carter Releases ‘Twinkling Tales of Christmas’

Nov 11, 2023 at 12:30 am by Bethany Bowman

Crossover country and southern pop recording artist, and U.S. Army veteran and Music Spotlight artist, Brei Carter just can’t wait to usher in the holiday se.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Storme Warren

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:30 am by Bethany Bowman

I often ask artists who influenced their careers. Well for me, not being a musician, the person who has most influenced me is the television and radio broadcaster, Storme Wa.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Adam Hood

Nov 05, 2023 at 09:05 am by Bethany Bowman

When I was sent the artist, Adam Hood, to consider, I listened to one of his songs “22 Days Too Long.” I wondered, “How in the world has he not crossed my ra.... Read More

Music Spotlight: William Michael Morgan

Oct 31, 2023 at 01:11 pm by Bethany Bowman

William Michael Morgan has been in Nashville since he was 19 years old. Many country music fans will remember his gold-certified hit “I Met a Girl” from 2016 which.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Alexandra Kay

Oct 26, 2023 at 09:50 am by Bethany Bowman

Sometimes you run across a singer/songwriter who has such a strong connection with their fan base, it is almost otherworldly. Alexandra Kay is such an artist. Alexandra.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Orlando Mendez

Oct 22, 2023 at 02:17 pm by Bethany Bowman

I’ll admit that I don’t watch music competition shows like I did when I was younger. When I watch TV, it’s usually a mind-numbing procedural or mystery..... Read More