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SLASH Brings S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival to North America

Jul 10, 2024 at 10:28 am by Bethany Bowman

Slash’s sixth solo project, a blues album entitled Orgy of the Damned, is out on Gibson Records. To celebrate, the iconic Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter has c.... Read More

Jay Allen Releases Debut Album, ‘Des Moines’

Jul 08, 2024 at 11:21 am by Bethany Bowman

Music Spotlight artist Jay Allen has released his debut album, Des Moines, named after his hometown. Inspired by a moment that happened 11 years ago, Allen takes listeners t.... Read More

Remembering the Rose Garden Marines

Jul 03, 2024 at 12:48 pm by Bethany Bowman

The country music legend, Lynn Anderson became the U.S. Marines's unofficial ambassador 50 years ago when they used her award-winning song, ‘I Beg Your Pardon (I Never.... Read More

Music Spotlight: The Great Divide

Jul 01, 2024 at 03:56 pm by Bethany Bowman

There is something called Red Dirt Country that evolved 25+ years ago in rural Oklahoma. Many red dirt acts started playing in local bars surrounding Oklahoma State Universi.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Britnee Kellogg

Jun 28, 2024 at 02:45 am by Bethany Bowman

Britnee Kellogg grew up listening to all the good stuff: Waylon, Willie, Dolly, and 90s country. But it was when she was just six years old that her life was profoundly impa.... Read More

The Urgent Need for Education Policy Discussions

Jun 27, 2024 at 09:56 am by JC Bowman

In Tennessee education, a lot is happening that people need to pay attention to. Only a few candidates are sparking meaningful discussions, and everyone seems fixated on wheth.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Tae Lewis

Jun 21, 2024 at 04:30 am by Bethany Bowman

Having lived in Nashville for more than twelve years, I have learned you never know who you will meet or see perform at a random writers’ round who may become the next.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jordan St. Cyr

Jun 14, 2024 at 04:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Jordan St. Cyr is from a small town of around 1200 people located outside Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Growing up, he remembers his dad showing him a few chords on a guitar a.... Read More

The Critical Role of a Father

Jun 13, 2024 at 03:55 pm by JC Bowman

In the United States, the presence of a father in a child's life is a critical systemic issue. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2023, 17.8 million children, nearly 1 in.... Read More

Suicide is Preventable and Mental Health is Treatable

Jun 11, 2024 at 06:12 pm by JC Bowman

I lost a very close friend to suicide. His death still affects me, as well as his other friends and family. The impact of suicide is widespread and affects many people persona.... Read More

Legendary Musician Peter Frampton Honored with Les Paul Spirit Award

Jun 10, 2024 at 11:38 am by Bethany Bowman

On June 9, 2024, the Les Paul Foundation partnered with Gibson Gives to award Peter Frampton with the annual Les Paul Spirit Award. Bob Weir, Nile Rodgers, and U2’s Th.... Read More

Music Spotlight: High Mountain Breezes

Jun 05, 2024 at 03:16 pm by Bethany Bowman

One thing that Nashville has no shortage of is super-talented singers, songwriters, and musicians. For every hit song you hear, somebody somewhere had to write and play the.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Zach John King

Jun 01, 2024 at 11:58 am by Bethany Bowman

Zach John King is from Fayetteville, Georgia, a small town outside of Atlanta with a population of 18 thousand people. He got exposed to country music by his grandparents, b.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Zach John King

Jun 01, 2024 at 11:58 am by Bethany Bowman

Zach John King is from Fayetteville, Georgia, a small town outside of Atlanta with a population of 18 thousand people. He got exposed to country music by his grandparents, b.... Read More

Music Spotlight: MaRynn Taylor

May 31, 2024 at 04:30 am by Bethany Bowman

When I met MaRynn Taylor at CMT’s Next Women of Country 2023, I knew I would love her music because I immediately loved her personality. And while I covered her at CRS.... Read More

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