Music Spotlight: Pryor Baird

Jun 02, 2023 at 09:53 am by Bethany Bowman

One of my favorite groups to interview are the finalists from the music competition shows. To make it to the finales of any of the shows, artists normally have talent in spade.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Tigirlily Gold

May 04, 2023 at 04:47 pm by Bethany Bowman

I first met the sister duo, Tigirlily Gold, back in 2022, when they were part of a fundraiser for one of my favorite charities, Music Will. I knew then that I wanted to featur.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lily Grace

Apr 27, 2023 at 02:28 pm by Bethany Bowman

Lily Grace is a seventeen-year-old powerhouse vocalist from Australia who recently moved to Nashville to chase her music career dreams. Naturally gifted, Lily Grace began sin.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Mark Taylor

Apr 21, 2023 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Rising Nashville artist and Maryland native, Mark Taylor has had a guitar in his hand since he was two years old and has never looked back. “My dad was/is a huge influe.... Read More

Charley Pride Statue Added to Ryman Auditorium’s Iconic Walk

Apr 14, 2023 at 02:15 pm by Bethany Bowman 3

Ryman Auditorium unveiled the latest addition to its Icon Walk this morning with a statue honoring American music icon Charley Pride. The detailed bronze likeness was added to.... Read More
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Music Spotlight/Opry Debut: Clare Cunningham

Mar 19, 2023 at 01:06 pm by Bethany Bowman 5

When my friend and Music Spotlight artist, Lynn Marie (Rodick) sent me a message that Clare Cunningham would soon be making her Opry debut, I immediately was drawn to this Iri.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Aliyah Good

Mar 10, 2023 at 12:11 pm by Bethany Bowman 41

I remember Jamie O’Neal telling me that her 17-year-old daughter accompanied her when she re-released her mega-hit “Somebody’s Hero.” Now Aliyah.... Read More

CMT Crossroads: FOR KING + COUNTRY and Jimmie Allen Airs February 28

Feb 20, 2023 at 05:50 am by Bethany Bowman

One of the most fascinating shows on CMT is their innovative series, “CMT Crossroads,” which pairs country artists with musicians from other genres. Each episode f.... Read More

Commentary: Reject Federal Money for Education, Really? by JC Bowman

Feb 16, 2023 at 11:30 am by JC Bowman

Historically, the Federal Government had limited involvement in Public Education. That changed in 1965 when President Lyndon Johnson signed the Elementary and Secondary Educat.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Siena

Feb 10, 2023 at 12:00 pm by Bethany Bowman

Article by Bethany Bowman - One of my favorite things is discovering new talent, often ahead of the labels and music industry. PR teams pitch me an artist and if I like.... Read More

Kelsea Ballerini To Appear on CMT Storytellers on February 16th

Feb 10, 2023 at 06:13 am by Bethany Bowman

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - by Bethany Bowman - CMT announced that GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum country superstar and 2023 CMT Music Awards co-host&nbs.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Christopher J. Essex

Feb 10, 2023 at 05:41 am by Bethany Bowman

Christopher J. Essex is not from a musical family. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the only person who had musical talent was his paternal grandfather who was a performer.... Read More