I often run across veterans while writing about country music. And while only a few veterans also become performing musicians, there is something about having served that makes their music ri

Feb 02, 2024 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

I often run across veterans while writing about country music. And while only a few veterans also become performing musicians, there is something about having served that ma.... Read More

Becca Bowen Releases New EP, County Line

Jan 31, 2024 at 11:14 am by Bethany Bowman

An artist that I have featured a few times in the past is Becca Bowen. I love her energy, passion, and big, beautiful voice. The South Carolina native mixes her authent.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Jake & Shelby

Jan 28, 2024 at 06:48 pm by Bethany Bowman

A duo that kept showing up in my Instagram feed was a couple of kids, known as Jake & Shelby. Jake Lawson and Shelby Haim are teenagers from Hendersonville, Tennessee. K.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Krystal King

Jan 26, 2024 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Krystal King has had country music in her soul practically since birth. Her parents told her that when she was two or three, they were scanning the radio stations and when i.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Neon Union

Jan 22, 2024 at 09:49 am by Bethany Bowman

Comprised of Leo Brooks and Andrew Millsaps, Neon Union is the most unlikely duo I have ever encountered. But once you hear them sing, you know it was meant to be. Leo B.... Read More

America Salutes You Presents 'Concert for Gratitude'

Jan 19, 2024 at 03:17 pm by Bethany Bowman

Hosted by legendary country singer Clint Black, America Salutes You Presents 'A Concert For Gratitude' that will air on five distribution platforms from January 20th - Febru.... Read More

Music Spotlight; Ashley Anne

Jan 19, 2024 at 09:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Occasionally, you meet an artist, and you know they were born with a gift. At age 17, Ashley Anne wrote/released her first single, “Dear Dolly”, a song that she.... Read More

American Idol’s Taylor Hicks to Perform ‘Night Moves’ at the Franklin Theatre

Jan 12, 2024 at 11:52 am by Bethany Bowman

Excited to be back on the road in 2024, Taylor Hicks will be performing his hits and Bob Seger classics on January 19 at the Franklin Theatre. As I learned last year in my.... Read More

Music Spotlight: The Frontmen

Jan 10, 2024 at 12:17 pm by Bethany Bowman

While listening to my pal, Storme Warren on The Big 615, I heard him interviewing a group of men called The Frontmen on his show. And while their voices sounded fa.... Read More

Spotlight on Katie Beal Brown

Dec 22, 2023 at 10:30 am by Bethany Bowman

The first time I ever heard of Ranch Water tequila-inspired seltzer was when Music Spotlight artist, Jenna Paulette, promoted it. Hard seltzers have become a.... Read More

Ty Herndon Releases the Deluxe Edition of ‘Jacob’

Dec 17, 2023 at 06:44 pm by Bethany Bowman

Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning country artist Ty Herndon released the deluxe edition of his highly acclaimed album, Jacob. This expanded edition introduces two.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Amanda Stewart

Dec 15, 2023 at 05:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Growing up in the mountains of Montana, Amanda Stewart spent much of her time on her grandparents’ ranch, being exposed to the acoustic instrumentation and simple yet.... Read More

Music Spotlight Follow-up: Shaylen

Dec 08, 2023 at 01:21 pm by Bethany Bowman

When Music Spotlight Artist, Shaylen, relocated from LA to Nashville, she had high hopes but wasn’t fully sure what to expect. She confessed, “The first.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Meghan Patrick

Dec 05, 2023 at 11:12 am by Bethany Bowman

A name that kept popping up in my feed and on socials was Meghan Patrick. She is a Canadian Country music singer who moved to Nashville a few years back to make a fresh star.... Read More

2023 Country Christmas Round-Up

Dec 02, 2023 at 06:53 pm by Bethany Bowman 2

There is one thing that rings true: If you can compose an original Christmas song that “sticks,” you will have income for life. Bing Crosby’s “White.... Read More