Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: SACHA

Mar 03, 2023 at 12:28 pm by Bethany Bowman 6

One thing I have learned while writing my blog is that there is a lot more to Canadian Country Music than Shania Twain. The Canadians love their country music and have given u.... Read More

Kasey Tyndall Releases New Music

Feb 27, 2023 at 11:00 am by Bethany Bowman 13

After seeing Kasey Tyndall at the Listening Room with the Song Suffragettes in 2019, I immediately set up an interview with the energetic songstress and featured her in my M.... Read More

American Idol Alum, Taylor Hicks Releases New Single, ‘Porch Swing’

Feb 22, 2023 at 04:38 pm by Bethany Bowman 18

On Presidents Day, Season 5 American Idol Winner, Taylor Hicks, joined the Bobby Bones Show where he debuted his newest single, “Porch Swing.” But befor.... Read More

Craig Campbell Releases ‘The Lost Files: Exhibit A’

Feb 21, 2023 at 10:21 am by Bethany Bowman 69

Since the neo-traditional country artist, Craig Campbell, launched his Grindstone Recordings label in 2020, he has been releasing music and banking even more cuts over the l.... Read More

CMT Crossroads: FOR KING + COUNTRY and Jimmie Allen Airs February 28

Feb 20, 2023 at 05:50 am by Bethany Bowman

One of the most fascinating shows on CMT is their innovative series, “CMT Crossroads,” which pairs country artists with musicians from other genres. Each episode f.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Hillary Reese

Feb 18, 2023 at 01:53 am by Bethany Bowman 1

Hillary Reese comes from a big sports family in Mississippi full of coaches and teachers. But she and her brother both desired to do music instead. (Her brother, Parker, has a.... Read More

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Review

Feb 16, 2023 at 03:00 pm by Bethany Bowman

Media was invited to attend the Disney Animation Immersive Experience at the Lighthouse ArtSpace (4416 Ridgefield Way, Nashville) along with their families. I brought two of.... Read More

Music Spotlight: HALIE

Feb 16, 2023 at 06:30 am by Bethany Bowman

HALIE (Woolridge) comes from a musical family. In fact, she is related to Jimmie Rodgers who is often cited as the “Father of Country Music.” Music runs deep.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Siena

Feb 10, 2023 at 12:00 pm by Bethany Bowman

Article by Bethany Bowman - One of my favorite things is discovering new talent, often ahead of the labels and music industry. PR teams pitch me an artist and if I like.... Read More

Submitted Commentary - For the Love of Valentine’s Day: Not Just One Day … But For Life.

Feb 10, 2023 at 11:00 am by Paulette Jackson

LOVE - Submitted Commentary by Paulette Jackson: For those of us who may not be familiar with the beginnings of St. Valentine’s Day, it was a feast day in the Catholic r.... Read More

Kelsea Ballerini To Appear on CMT Storytellers on February 16th

Feb 10, 2023 at 06:13 am by Bethany Bowman

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - by Bethany Bowman - CMT announced that GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum country superstar and 2023 CMT Music Awards co-host&nbs.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Christopher J. Essex

Feb 10, 2023 at 05:41 am by Bethany Bowman

Christopher J. Essex is not from a musical family. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the only person who had musical talent was his paternal grandfather who was a performer.... Read More

Chris Janson Releases ‘All I Need Is You’

Jan 31, 2023 at 09:10 pm by Bethany Bowman

Before I got the email, I was thinking it was about time for some new Chris Janson music because it had been a few years since he put new music out. Fueled by Mountain Dew&re.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Casi Joy

Jan 31, 2023 at 09:09 pm by Bethany Bowman 1

Casi Joy has been singing publicly since she was five years old. Her first performance was a talent at her hometown’s local talent show near Kansas City, Missouri. Not.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Emily Ann Roberts

Jan 17, 2023 at 01:28 pm by Bethany Bowman

When I think of what country music ought to sound like, a voice very much like Emily Ann Roberts’ is what comes to mind. I suppose part of the reason she sings and talks.... Read More