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The 2025 Josie Awards

Nov 10, 2025 at 03:01 pm by Bethany Bowman

The 11th Annual Josie Awards were held on November 1, 2025, at the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville, Tennessee. The Josie Music Awards, a powerhouse celebration for indepe.... Read More

A Tribute to Our Veterans

Nov 10, 2025 at 10:26 am by JC Bowman

  “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and hand.... Read More

United States Marine Corps Celebrates 250th Birthday

Nov 10, 2025 at 10:26 am by JC Bowman

"We are few, a joyful few, a brotherhood forged in the crucible of war. He who spills his blood alongside me becomes my brother." In this stirring address, King Henry rouses.... 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: Carl Wayne Meekins

Nov 04, 2025 at 04:36 pm by Bethany Bowman

brother found their father's drums in the attic. He and his brother were always hamming it up from a young age and have never been afraid of a stage. "We've got somethin.... Read More

Empowering Futures: Tennessee’s Commitment to Career Development

Nov 04, 2025 at 03:27 pm by JC Bowman

November arrives. The air is crisp with the promise of change. In Tennessee, the Department of Education marks Career Development Month, a time to honor the quiet strength of.... Read More

Diving into the Wild World of Tennessee Education

Nov 04, 2025 at 03:26 pm by JC Bowman

Tennessee’s education scene is built on a shaky foundation of laws and policies, including those enacted during the 2025 legislative session. Imagine policymakers debat.... Read More

Movie Spotlight: Karen Kingsbury's 'The Christmas Ring'

Oct 31, 2025 at 09:44 am by Bethany Bowman

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a "No Christmas before Thanksgiving" kind of girl. So, when I got invited to cover a Christmas movie before Halloween, I was out of my co.... 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

Music Spotlight: Billie Jo Jones

Oct 25, 2025 at 11:33 am by Bethany Bowman

Watch Billie Jo Jones on The Road, Sunday nights on CBS. When I met Billie Jo Jones earlier this year at CRS, I learned that she would be on a TV show and that her sophomor.... Read More

Music Spotlight: NELVEN

Oct 24, 2025 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

When you interview as many artists as I have, you often come across some interesting people who might not otherwise show up on your radar. Meet Pierre Nel, AKA NELVEN, who i.... Read More

School Attendance is the Keystone of Academic Success in Tennessee

Oct 23, 2025 at 03:06 pm by JC Bowman

  In Tennessee, school attendance is essential for educational success. No amount of advanced resources or motivational slogans can replace the simple truth that if stud.... Read More

The Gallup Poll on the Urgent Challenges in Public Schools

Oct 22, 2025 at 11:54 am by JC Bowman

The recent report from the Gallup-Walton Family Foundation sheds light on the alarming state of U.S. public education, revealing a landscape fraught with challenges that threa.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Harper Grace

Oct 20, 2025 at 10:04 am by Bethany Bowman

Harper Grace is a 24-year-old Texas native who has been coming to Nashville since she was 14 years old. The rising country star's initial experience in the spotlight cam.... Read More

Music Spotlight: A.J. Croce

Oct 15, 2025 at 01:28 pm by Bethany Bowman

A.J. Croce was just two years old when his young father, Jim Croce, died in a horrible plane crash in 1973 at the age of 30. Like so many who pass so young, we often don't r.... Read More
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