Exclusives
Trent Tomlinson Finally Does It His Own Way
When Lyric Street Records went out of business last summer, LSR artist Trent Tomlinson didn’t hesitate a moment. He decided to put his new album out himself. […]
songwriter
Exclusives
“Kaylor Girls” Take Street Teaming to Another Level
Many musical acts, such as country group Rascal Flatts, owe a lot of their success to their “street teams,” groups of fans that publicize a band’s music, and… […]
News
J. Dallas Sword: Ryman dreams come true for Florida singer
When Nashville’s iconic Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge opened a new location on Florida’s Panama City Beach… […]
News
Smeraldo’s Restaurant: Last of the Legendary Nashville Haunts
In its heyday, the Hearth restaurant and nightclub on Gallatin Road in Madison was the place to party and be seen. One of Nashville’s most elegant nightspots, it was where the best musicians played, the stars drank… […]
Legends & Veterans
Statler Brother, Jimmy Fortune Tops the Charts with “In God We Trust”
Eight years after the world famous Country Quartet group, The Statler Brothers parked the bus and retired for good, former member Jimmy Fortune is still finding success as a solo artist… […]
News
The Rutledge: A Favorite Among Fans and Musicians Alike
Even though Nashville is known as Music City, USA, live music isn’t our city’s focus. There isn’t a lot of opportunity for bands that don’t fit the mold of Lower Broad tourist entertainment to play in a live setting, to be seen and heard by… […]
Reviews
CD Review: Various Artists, “Southern Filibuster: A Tribute to Tut Taylor”
Phenomenal player Jerry Douglas put together an all-star cast of musicians to pay tribute to the great Tut Taylor. Its new workings of classic Taylor tunes will blow your socks off. Douglas assembled 14 of the world’ […]
Reviews
CD Review: The Secret Sisters , “The Secret Sisters”
The self-titled album, performed by the Rodger Sisters, Lydia and Laura from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is a great collection of tunes sang in beautiful harmony with melodies to match. Their original […]
Reviews
CD Review: John Lee Hooker, Jr, “Live In Istanbul, Turkey ”
John Lee Hooker Jr. proves he can live up to the name of his legendary father in this incredible live performance in Istanbul, Turkey. Fiery funky blues… […]