Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Walker Montgomery

Aug 13, 2024 at 03:54 pm by Bethany Bowman

Country Music is part of Walker Montgomery’s DNA. Even though he is the son of John Michael Montgomery and the nephew of Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery, he.... Read More

Rhonda Vincent Releases ‘Destinations and Fun Places’

Aug 09, 2024 at 07:57 am by Bethany Bowman

One of my favorite Opry performers, who I had the privilege to interview back in 2021, is Rhonda Vincent. Not only is our “Queen of Bluegrass” full of.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Taylor Sanders

Aug 06, 2024 at 10:31 am by Bethany Bowman

When I met singer/producer Terran 'T-RAN' Gilbert of 22Visionz Entertainment last year, he mentioned a remarkable artist he was working with, Taylor Sanders. It took nearly.... Read More

T. Graham Brown Releases ‘From Memphis to Muscle Shoals’

Aug 02, 2024 at 09:54 am by Bethany Bowman

You may remember the legendary T. Graham Brown and Opry member who has recorded 15 studio albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard.... Read More

1990s Country Legends to Headline the Ryman

Jul 26, 2024 at 01:59 pm by Bethany Bowman

Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin, collectively known as Roots & Boots, are playing their first show together at the Ryman on July 31st. The trio, who are.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jet Jurgensmeyer

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:35 am by Bethany Bowman

Nashville native, Jet Jurgensmeyer has been performing all his life. At age 19, his resume is longer than many who are 3 times his age. Jurgensmeyer has been acting since he.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Tiffany Woys

Jul 22, 2024 at 10:08 am by Bethany Bowman

Tiffany Woys has always wanted to be a performer. Her mother was a huge Celine Dion fan and when she was five her mother took her to her first concert and it had a profound.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Them Dirty Roses

Jul 19, 2024 at 03:45 am by Bethany Bowman

Them Dirty Roses are a southern rock band from Gadsden, Alabama. Brothers James and Frank Ford along with their hometown friends Andrew Davis and Ben Crain taught themselves.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Danielia Cotton

Jul 15, 2024 at 10:02 am by Bethany Bowman

Danielia Cotton has made a name for herself in the Americana/Roots Rock world. When I heard that voice, I knew exactly why. She has opened for Gregg Allman, Bon Jovi, Robert.... Read More
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Country Music Hall of Fame Celebrates New Luke Combs Exhibit

Jul 12, 2024 at 02:45 pm by Bethany Bowman

Tennessee  On July 10th, 2024, the Country Music Hall of Fame® (CMHOF) and Museum celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition Luke Combs: The Man I Am. The exhibi.... Read More

SLASH Brings S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival to North America

Jul 10, 2024 at 10:28 am by Bethany Bowman

Slash’s sixth solo project, a blues album entitled Orgy of the Damned, is out on Gibson Records. To celebrate, the iconic Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter has c.... Read More

Jay Allen Releases Debut Album, ‘Des Moines’

Jul 08, 2024 at 11:21 am by Bethany Bowman

Music Spotlight artist Jay Allen has released his debut album, Des Moines, named after his hometown. Inspired by a moment that happened 11 years ago, Allen takes listeners t.... Read More

Remembering the Rose Garden Marines

Jul 03, 2024 at 12:48 pm by Bethany Bowman

The country music legend, Lynn Anderson became the U.S. Marines's unofficial ambassador 50 years ago when they used her award-winning song, ‘I Beg Your Pardon (I Never.... Read More

Music Spotlight: The Great Divide

Jul 01, 2024 at 03:56 pm by Bethany Bowman

There is something called Red Dirt Country that evolved 25+ years ago in rural Oklahoma. Many red dirt acts started playing in local bars surrounding Oklahoma State Universi.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Britnee Kellogg

Jun 28, 2024 at 02:45 am by Bethany Bowman

Britnee Kellogg grew up listening to all the good stuff: Waylon, Willie, Dolly, and 90s country. But it was when she was just six years old that her life was profoundly impa.... Read More