Songwriting

Music Spotlight: Tyce Delk

Oct 20, 2026 at 10:17 am

In July, when I went to the Opry to see another artist, Tyce Delk made his Opry debut. I was so blown away by his performance of his original song, “Adaline,” th.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Grace Humphries

Oct 14, 2026 at 11:59 am

Many of the new artists I interview are current Belmont University students or alumni. However, very few can say that they were on John Legend's team on Season 29 of NBC's T.... Read More

Levi Foster Releases Sophomore Album ‘Appalachian Funk Tree’

Oct 09, 2026 at 10:39 am

Last year, when I featured Levi Foster and his debut album We Made Fire in my Music Spotlight column, I was drawn to him because he was different. Not only does his music pa.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Absolute Silence

Oct 07, 2026 at 11:21 am

When I heard that the band Absolute Silence was doing a fundraising concert at Ocean Way Studios to benefit the Isaiah 117 House non-profit, I was all in to support them bec.... Read More

Music Spotlight: American Blonde

Oct 02, 2026 at 06:30 am

When I was sent a link to American Blonde's title track, "Delta Home," from their forthcoming EP, I was blown away. These young blonde southern rockers were unlike anything.... Read More

Jeannie Seely’s Beloved ‘Pennsyltucky’ Home Becomes Haven for Songwriters

Sep 11, 2026 at 09:13 am

One year after the passing of Grand Ole Opry icon Jeannie Seely, her beloved Cumberland River home continues her legacy in a deeply personal way—by opening its.... Read More

Songwriting With: Soldiers Releases Daddy's Son for Father's Day

Jun 19, 2026 at 08:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Anyone who has listened to and/or written music knows that there is a healing aspect to it, and it is never more evident than when working with veterans. Veterans John ".... Read More

The Gatlin Brothers Celebrate 70 Years Together

Feb 25, 2026 at 03:43 pm by Bethany Bowman

The Gatlin Brothers’ 70th Anniversary Tribute concert was held at the historic Ryman Auditorium on February 23rd. Known for their incomparable family harmonies, La.... Read More

Jake Hoot and Becca Bowen Release ‘Sometimes I Do’

Jan 16, 2026 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Season 17 winner of NBC’s The Voice, Jake Hoot, has teamed up with Music Spotlight artist Becca Bowen to bring us Bowen’s original single, “Sometimes I Do..... Read More

Music Spotlight: Hayden Baker

Dec 31, 2025 at 04:57 pm by Bethany Bowman

Award-winning Texas country music artist Hayden Baker recently released a ten-track album called Alive and Well, a perfect blend of honky-tonk tunes and storytelling ballads.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Joe Hermes

Dec 18, 2025 at 12:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

Joe Hermes' music hits that perfect sweet spot between classic rock and traditional country music. He is a seasoned entertainer whose values are rooted in faith, family, and.... Read More

Music Spotlight: The Dugger Band

Nov 25, 2025 at 10:43 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard the Dugger Band and their hit song "True Colors," I knew I wanted to feature them as soon as time allowed. Jordan and Seth Dugger are from Greenville, Tennessee.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cooper Alan

Nov 07, 2025 at 09:55 am by Bethany Bowman

Ever since the viral TikTok star, Cooper Alan, came across my radar several years ago, I have wanted to interview him for my Music Spotlight column. The arrival of his 20-so.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Calamity Jane

Oct 28, 2025 at 10:56 am by Bethany Bowman

Since joining the country music bandwagon over 20 years ago, I quickly learned that a lot of country music evolved from Bluegrass. I also learned that Bluegrass musicians ar.... Read More

Jake and Shelby Release Debut Album, Learning to Love

Oct 12, 2025 at 11:15 am by Bethany Bowman

I featured Jake Lawson and Shelby Haim in January of 2024 when they put out their Just Us EP.  At that time, they were both teenagers who met while attending Cedarstone.... Read More