Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Cecilia Castleman

Jan 24, 2025 at 10:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Celicia Castleman hails from Franklin, Tennessee, and both of her parents are musicians, but if you assumed she would be performing country music, you would be wrong. He.... Read More

The Imaginaries Release New Music

Jan 17, 2025 at 11:42 am by Bethany Bowman

The Imaginaries, one of my favorite musical couples, are comprised of blues rocker Shane Henry and pop singer and pianist Maggie McClure. I featured them in September of 202.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Noah Thompson

Jan 11, 2025 at 01:56 pm by Bethany Bowman

The one word that came to mind when I heard Noah Thompson for the first time was “unexpected.” And I believe that is part of why Thompson won American Idol in 20.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Taylor Austin Dye

Dec 11, 2024 at 02:38 pm by Bethany Bowman

Taylor Austin Dye hails from Booneville, Kentucky, where she first discovered her passion for singing at age five. She reported, “My mother said I learned to sing.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Wendy Moten

Dec 06, 2024 at 11:45 am by Bethany Bowman

After Moten rose to fame as the runner-up on NBC’s The Voice in 2021, the rest of the world saw how fabulous she was, and I knew getting an interview would be more of.... Read More
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2024 (Mostly) Country Christmas Roundup

Dec 02, 2024 at 03:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

Various artists release new Christmas music every year, hoping one might “stick” and be replayed year after year. Many of the songs I have included in this artic.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Riley Roth

Nov 26, 2024 at 04:49 pm by Bethany Bowman

Riley Roth’s song “Give Me Away” was pitched to me after the song went viral. She wrote the song as a special surprise to her father to be played during th.... Read More

Chapel Hart Releases Hartfelt Family Christmas

Nov 19, 2024 at 02:30 pm by Bethany Bowman

Each year I like to feature a new Christmas album or two, and when I heard about Chapel Hart’s Hartfelt Family Christmas album, I knew it was the one I wanted to cover.... Read More

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's Farewell Tour

Nov 11, 2024 at 01:40 pm by Bethany Bowman

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band started their All The Good Times Farewell Tour with several surprise guests at the historic Ryman Auditorium on November 7, 2024. When I was a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Twinnie

Nov 10, 2024 at 02:26 pm by Bethany Bowman

British actress and county-pop singer Twinnie Lee-Moore has just released her most significant project to date, a 22-song album called Something We Used To Say. I firs.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Robby Johnson

Nov 08, 2024 at 03:40 am by Bethany Bowman

When I first heard Robby Johnson’s single, “More Than You Think,” I was intrigued because the song was a tribute to his grandparents. As a grandparent myse.... Read More

Preston James Releases Debut EP

Nov 06, 2024 at 10:32 am by Bethany Bowman

Preston James was the second person I ever interviewed for my Music Spotlight column. I saw him open for the iconic Tim Akers and The Smoking Section when he was just 1.... Read More

Heartland Releases "What Happened?"

Nov 06, 2024 at 01:39 am by Bethany Bowman

In many cases, actual events inspire the music that is part of our lives. After celebrating their multi-platinum hit, "I Love Her First," Music Spotlight artists Heartland a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Noelle Toland

Nov 05, 2024 at 05:15 am by Bethany Bowman

Noelle Toland describes her music as modern, old-school country. Although she didn’t come from a musical family, her family were huge music fans. Toland recalled.... Read More

The Music City Walk of Fame Inducts The Fairfield four, Colin Reed, Bill Cody, and Jimmy Buffett

Nov 03, 2024 at 09:36 am by Bethany Bowman

On October 30th, the Music City Walk of Fame inducted the iconic gospel quartet, The Fairfield Four, visionary hospitality leader Colin Reed of Ryman Hospitality Properties,.... Read More