Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert Movie Coming Soon

Jan 16, 2026 at 03:29 pm by Bethany Bowman

During the week of Elvis' birthday this year, I was fortunate to tour Graceland and attend the US premiere of EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert. This is what is learned. Th.... Read More

Jake Hoot and Becca Bowen Release ‘Sometimes I Do’

Jan 16, 2026 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Season 17 winner of NBC’s The Voice, Jake Hoot, has teamed up with Music Spotlight artist Becca Bowen to bring us Bowen’s original single, “Sometimes I Do..... Read More

Rock Band ‘Heart’ Going Strong in 2026

Jan 06, 2026 at 01:15 pm by Bethany Bowman

Those of us of a certain age grew up listening to the iconic rock band Heart, comprised of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson and their incredible band. Naturally, when they came.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Hayden Baker

Dec 31, 2025 at 04:57 pm by Bethany Bowman

Award-winning Texas country music artist Hayden Baker recently released a ten-track album called Alive and Well, a perfect blend of honky-tonk tunes and storytelling ballads.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Joe Hermes

Dec 18, 2025 at 12:07 pm by Bethany Bowman

Joe Hermes' music hits that perfect sweet spot between classic rock and traditional country music. He is a seasoned entertainer whose values are rooted in faith, family, and.... Read More

Heart To Play The Pinnacle On December 21

Dec 17, 2025 at 10:39 am by Bethany Bowman

The famed rock band, Heart, is playing the beautiful Pinnacle Venue in Nashville on December 21. After seeing them play Ascend in 2019, I was already aware that their show i.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Marcus Hummon

Dec 13, 2025 at 12:53 pm by Bethany Bowman

Marcus Hummon is a renowned, respected, and much-loved songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. When I learned that he composed an entire album dedicated to the famous American.... Read More

2025 (Mostly) Country Christmas Roundup

Dec 05, 2025 at 09:37 am by Bethany Bowman

This year's roundup is bigger than ever, with so many artists putting out new Christmas music. I compiled a list of 25 original songs, 15 beloved covers, and 22 full albums.... Read More

The Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 100th Birthday

Nov 29, 2025 at 03:41 pm by Bethany Bowman

On November 28, 2025, one hundred years to the date of the premiere, a star-studded tribute was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. Included in the eve.... Read More

Music Spotlight: The Dugger Band

Nov 25, 2025 at 10:43 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard the Dugger Band and their hit song "True Colors," I knew I wanted to feature them as soon as time allowed. Jordan and Seth Dugger are from Greenville, Tennessee.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cody Hibbard

Nov 21, 2025 at 10:46 am by Bethany Bowman

Cody Hibbard is the fifth artist I have interviewed from this season of The Road, and, in my humble opinion, he is the most country-sounding of them all. Fortunately, he too.... Read More

Save the Music Foundation Honors Lee Ann Womack, Cameo Carlson, and Old Dominion

Nov 19, 2025 at 01:28 pm by Bethany Bowman

On Tuesday, November 13th, Save The Music  (STM) brought together Nashville's music community for its 6th annual "Hometown to Hometown" event, raising over $250,000 to su.... Read More

Red Bull Jukebox Takes Over Nashville's Pinnacle

Nov 19, 2025 at 10:28 am by Bethany Bowman

Red Bull Jukebox made its highly anticipated return to Nashville on Saturday night at Nashville's newest venue, the Pinnacle. With its unique live music experience, the Juke.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Atlus

Nov 15, 2025 at 04:19 pm by Bethany Bowman

As is often the case with songwriting, one's upbringing influences one's lyrics. Raised in a single-parent home marked by poverty and addiction, Sean Haywood, who goes by th.... Read More

Liz Rose, Charley Pride, and Old Dominion Added to Music City's Walk of Fame

Nov 13, 2025 at 12:55 pm by Bethany Bowman

On Tuesday, November 11, three more names were added to Music City's iconic Walk of Fame Park: prolific songwriter Liz Rose, the legendary Charley Pride (posthumously), and.... Read More