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Tucker Wetmore Releases Debut Album, 'What Not To'

Apr 25, 2025 at 10:45 am by Bethany Bowman

Tucker Wetmore's rise to fame has been rapid and a little unexpected. Born and raised in the forest of Kalama, Washington, Wetmore grew up immersed in music. His grandfather.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Josie Sal

Apr 25, 2025 at 06:24 am by Bethany Bowman

One of my favorite parts of my job is meeting rising artists and knowing that great things are in store for them. I was blown away when I first heard 13-year-old Josie Sal a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: KC Johns

Apr 23, 2025 at 11:10 am by Bethany Bowman

When I met KC Johns at CRS 2025, I was instantly drawn to her energy. More importantly, her music matched her electrifying can-do attitude. Johns was born in Memphis and rais.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Ira Dean

Apr 14, 2025 at 04:41 pm by Bethany Bowman

Ira Dean comes from a musical family. His brother is Billy Dean, but not that Billy Dean. "It's a joke because Billy Dean's royalty checks used to go to my brother," Dean mu.... Read More

Teacher Mentoring in Tennessee

Apr 11, 2025 at 01:51 pm by JC Bowman

In Tennessee, teacher mentoring requirements for teachers vary depending on the licensure pathway and the specific program or district policies in place. While the state does.... Read More

The Latest Education Legislation: Positives and Negatives

Apr 11, 2025 at 11:02 am by JC Bowman

Tennessee's education system is undergoing significant changes as the 2025 legislative session concludes. The 2024 Nation's Report Card, released in January 2025, revealed tha.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Lane Smith

Apr 11, 2025 at 07:01 am by Bethany Bowman

The leap from rodeo bullfighter to country music singer may not be as vast as you think. Lane Smith was raised in Branch Springs, Texas, just north of San Antonio. The tough.... Read More

Annie Bosko Embraces Her Roots With New Single, 'California Cowgirl'

Apr 08, 2025 at 01:14 pm by Bethany Bowman

Music Spotlight artist Annie Bosko hails from California, not from San Francisco or Los Angeles, but from a farm near Thousand Oaks. While people often associate country mus.... Read More

Harper Grace and Franklin Jonas Release ‘IDK’

Apr 03, 2025 at 02:01 pm by Bethany Bowman

Those who grew up with kids who were crazy about the Jonas Brothers probably remember there was a 4th younger brother, Frankie. Now Frankie is Franklin, and he is grown.... Read More

Public Schools Are a Cornerstone of Our Society

Apr 01, 2025 at 01:35 pm by JC Bowman

Public schools are a cornerstone of our society, profoundly influencing the lives of countless students and remaining the preferred choice for many families across the nation..... Read More
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