Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Taylor Hughes Releases Old Fashioned You

Mar 07, 2025 at 06:15 am by Bethany Bowman

I have long been a fan of Taylor Hughes since I first interviewed her in 2021. Her rich contralto adds a unique depth to her songs, making them resonate with listeners w.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lily Rose

Mar 05, 2025 at 10:32 am by Bethany Bowman

Lily Rose came across my radar in 2021 when her mega-hit “Villain” hit the airwaves and she was soon named to the 2022 CMT Next Women of Country. Rose hails.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lily Rose

Mar 05, 2025 at 10:32 am by Bethany Bowman

Lily Rose came across my radar in 2021 when her mega-hit “Villain” hit the airwaves and she was soon named to the 2022 CMT Next Women of Country. Rose hails.... Read More

LANCO Announces Sophomore Album and Tour for 2025

Mar 03, 2025 at 10:44 am by Bethany Bowman

LANCO is a multi-platinum-selling country band that was founded by Brandon Lancaster in 2015. The band consists of Brandon Lancaster (lead vocals), Chandler Baldwin (bass gu.... Read More

Kasey Tyndall Releases Self-Titled Album

Feb 28, 2025 at 07:39 am by Bethany Bowman

Since I first featured Kasey Tyndall in January 2020, a lot has happened since the rising artist got her start. She has been on tour with Drake White, Ella Langley, and Ian.... Read More

Country Radio Seminar 2025

Feb 26, 2025 at 12:14 pm by Bethany Bowman

Nashville, TN - February 24, 2025) Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2025 wrapped up on Friday, February 21, after three days of unforgettable musical performances, insightful pan.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Garrett Bradford

Feb 21, 2025 at 09:54 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard the title track of Garrett Bradford's new album, “Honkiest of Tonkers” (Part 1), I knew he played music I wanted to listen to. It turns out he is a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Corey Congilio

Feb 19, 2025 at 05:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Nashville, Tennessee, has no shortage of talented studio musicians. Also called “hired guns,” these session instrumentalists are a big part of what makes Music C.... Read More

SmithField Celebrates Love with New EP, Love You To The Moon

Feb 14, 2025 at 05:00 am by Bethany Bowman

I’ve learned that you can write a Christmas or Wedding song that “sticks,” and you can generate income for life. SmithField’s Trey Smith married in N.... Read More

Runaway June Release “To Be Yours”

Feb 07, 2025 at 01:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Runaway June is a female country music trio comprised of Stevie Woodward (lead vocals/guitar/harmonica/piano), Natalie Stovall (vocals/fiddle/guitar), and Jennifer Wayne (vo.... Read More

Dolly: An Original Musical to Make Its World Premiere at Belmont’s Fisher Center

Jan 28, 2025 at 03:28 pm by Bethany Bowman

Anyone who is even the slightest bit of a Dolly Pardon fan has heard talk during the past few months about her original Dolly musical being created, written, and developed b.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Tori Rose

Jan 28, 2025 at 12:28 pm by Bethany Bowman

Music has been a part of newcomer Tori Rose’s life for as long as she can remember. Growing up on the Monongahela River in southwestern Pennsylvania, Tori Rose’s.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cecilia Castleman

Jan 24, 2025 at 10:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Celicia Castleman hails from Franklin, Tennessee, and both of her parents are musicians, but if you assumed she would be performing country music, you would be wrong. He.... Read More

The Imaginaries Release New Music

Jan 17, 2025 at 11:42 am by Bethany Bowman

The Imaginaries, one of my favorite musical couples, are comprised of blues rocker Shane Henry and pop singer and pianist Maggie McClure. I featured them in September of 202.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Noah Thompson

Jan 11, 2025 at 01:56 pm by Bethany Bowman

The one word that came to mind when I heard Noah Thompson for the first time was “unexpected.” And I believe that is part of why Thompson won American Idol in 20.... Read More