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Kenny Chesney Wins Billboard Music Award

May 3, 2019May 2, 2019 Bethany Bowman

Kenny Chesney wins Billboard Music Award for Top Country Tour.

Music Spotlight: Emily Hackett

October 17, 2018November 27, 2018 Bethany Bowman

The songs on Emily Hackett’s EP, By the Sun, bring a fresh new vibe to the traditional county music story-telling and provide an enjoyable experience for all music lovers.

Music Spotlight: Kalie Shorr

July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 Bethany Bowman

When I first heard Kalie Shorr, it was on Sirius XM’s The Highway in 2016. Fight Like a Girl was a gutsy song by a cute girl who was trying to navigate the murky waters of country music in Nashville. But when I sat down to speak to her, as…

Eric Church to Release New Album on October 5th

July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 Bethany Bowman

Eric Church speaks to the Church Choir directly via video address to announce his new album, Desperate Man, is set for an October 5 release.

Music Spotlight: Steve Moakler

June 14, 2018June 13, 2018 Bethany Bowman

Steve Moakler releases fifth studio album, ‘Born Ready’ on June 15th.

8th Annual ‘Music City Gives Back’ Free Concert at Ascend Park June 4th

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 Bethany Bowman

Hear Big and Rich, Rodney Atkins, Ashley McBride, Travis Denning and Drew Baldridge in a free concert at Ascend Park to mark the opening of the CMAFest on June 4th in an All-Star Concert benefitting W.O. Smith Music School.

Kenny Chesney Offers ‘Songs For the Saints’ July 27

May 3, 2018May 2, 2018 Bethany Bowman

Kenny Chesney’s ‘Songs for the Saints’ is an album about the refuges we all have, how temporary life is and the way we navigate to better places, dig in and face the destruction.

Grand Ole Opry to Salute Charley Pride May 4th and 5th with Country Pride Weekend

April 27, 2018 Bethany Bowman

The Grand Ole Opry and 650 AM WSM will salute Charlie Pride with a Country Pride Weekend on May 4 and 5 by celebrating the legendary entertainer’s 25th Opry Member Anniversary.