I first saw John Prine perform in December 2016, at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre. I had known his songs and his records for years, and the mental image of him that I carried into the Saenger was somewhere between the wistful-looking, beardless young fellow sitting on a hay bale on the cover of his 1971 […]| Literary Hub
Country artist Brooke Eden’s family just got a little bigger! Eden released a video showing the happy moment that she was able to adopt the son her wife, Hilary Hoover, carried for their family. The two announced the pregnancy last May in People, and their son, Beckham Gene Eden Hoover, was born in November 2024. But it wasn’t until nearly a year later that the country star was able to legally adopt him. “I just adopted my son. I’m going to be mom, mother on the birth certificate inst...| Gay Pride - LGBT and Queer Voices
50 facts and figures about the life and times of one of country music's greatest ever names, Patsy Cline.| uDiscover Music
Between the uniqueness of the concert lineup and the energy in the stadium, the tone of the Cross Canadian Ragweed reunion show was truly unique, characterized by the loud energy and high spirits of the crowd. The post The Boys From Oklahoma bring sunshine, serendipity to McLane first appeared on The Baylor Lariat.| The Baylor Lariat
With Baylor Bears back in Waco, the city is bustling with activities once again. If you’re in need of an event or two to fill in the gaps between the first week fun, or if you ever want to know what’s going on in Waco, feel free to reference this weekly column. The post What to Do in Waco: Aug. 25-31 first appeared on The Baylor Lariat.| The Baylor Lariat
Mississippi is often called the birthplace of American music, and while much of that claim is tied to iconic figures like Elvis Presley and B.B. King, the women of Mississippi have also played a monumental role in shaping the soundtracks of our lives. From country to opera to soul, Mississippi women have been trailblazers, influencing generations of musicians across genres. Ready to meet some of these legends? Here’s a look at some incredible Mississippi women who made a huge impact on the ...| It's a Southern Thing
On a global scale and here in our backyard, the music industry is evolving at a dizzying pace. “Key Changes” is a quick-hit music news roundup.| WPLN News
Queer country fans are in for a treat! Out country music star Chris Housman is back with an all new single and music video! Hidin’ Something is described a “gayer Goodbye Earl” by The Chicks. Watch the music video here! The “sexy, murderous romp” tells the story of a woman, played by queer icon and Real Houswives [...] The post WATCH: Country Star Chris Housman Drops Steamy Music Video for “Hidin’ Something” Featuring “Real Houswives'” Braunwyn Spinner first appeared on ...| GLAAD
From whitewater rafting to NASCAR races, great craft beer to historic Bristol, here are 27 awesome things to do in Northeast Tennessee.| Wherever I May Roam - Travel Blog
Next month, the UGA Press is excited to publish Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar by Don Cusic. This biography is a thorough, compelling account of Atkins as one of the most influential figures in Nashville’s thriving country music industry. Don Cusic, a historian of country music and a professor of music business at Belmont University, covers…|
Here are 8 things you should know about Dollywood to ensure you spend your time and money wisely at the popular Pigeon Forge theme park.| Traveling Tanya
Country superstar Carrie Underwood lent her vocal chops to a church in Franklin, Tennessee, over the weekend, where she helped lead a local congregation in worship. The “Cowboy Casanova” singer-songwriter joined the worship team at Rolling Hills Community Church on Sunday as they sang “Goodness of God” by Bethel Music and well-known worship leader Jenn Johnson. A portion of Underwood’s surprise appearance was posted by fan accounts on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post sh...| Faithwire
Country music fans have mourned the deaths of many of the genre's favorite artists, but these stars died in especially tragic circumstances.| Grunge
When you think of down-home fun for the whole family, Gatlinburg is the place to be. There something for everyone in the great escape among the Smoky Mountains, no matter what you’re into. But even the busiest family has to take time to slow down and smell the down-home cooking and drinks that keep everyone fueled among all the fun. That’s where Ole Red Gatlinburg comes in – the hottest honky tonk in the hills with the right amount of attitude the whole family can appreciate.| Ole Red
We have some exciting news… our newest ukulele book is at the printer, and we should have it in our hands sometime in early August 2022! It’s by our best-selling authors Ted Parrish & Wayne Erbsen and is called “Ukulele Tunes, Tips & Jamming“… sign up to be notified when it’s out by clicking HERE. In the meantime, we thought we’d give you a sneak peak at one of the songs in this book: “Bury Me Beneath the Willow,” one of our all-time favorites to pick on our log cabin’s fr...| Native Ground Books and Music