On May 7th, the first annual TJ Martell Derby Bed Race took place in downtown Nashville on a perfect spring day between the Bridgestone Plaza and the Omni Nashville Hotel on 5th Avenue.
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Tin Pan South: Writers Round With Tom Johnston, Lara Johnston, Paul Overstreet, & John Cowen
Seated L to R: Paul Overstreet, Lara Johnston, Tom Johnston, and John Cowen.
During the Tin Pan South songwriters festival earlier this month, I had the wonderful opportunity to see in an intimate writers round at The Country in Nashville, one of the best acoustic rounds I have had the pleasure to experience. In this round were classic rock legend & The Doobie Brothers’ co-founder, Tom Johnston, his equally talented daughter, Lara Johnston, hit songwriter, Paul Overstreet, and The Doobie Brothers bassist and equally talented, John Cowen.
A Closer Look @ The California Honeydrops
The California Honeydrops based in the Bay area seems primed and ready to explode onto the music scene with their special fusion of jazz, blues, funk, R&B, Southern soul, and American.
“The Voice’s” Mary Sarah Wins Fans Over With “Johnny and June”
In a stirring rendition of Heidi Newfield’s hit song “Johnny and June”, “The Voice” contestant Mary Sarah won over the audience this past Monday, and positioned herself as a real contender for the finals. Called first this time as she was saved by America, she moves on to top 10 next week! All the while, as she continues to hold the #1 spot on the country chart on iTunes for the 3rd day in a row. Continue Reading →
Mary Sarah Captures The Hearts Of Viewers On “The Voice”
THE VOICE — “Live Top 12” Episode 1013A — Pictured: — Mary Sarah (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)
Texas native and country sweetheart Mary Sarah advances this week to the top 11 on NBC’s “The Voice” as she paid a heartfelt tribute to her brother with an emotional performance of Carrie Underwood’s “So Small”.
Keith Urban On The Passing Of His Dad
Our thoughts and prayers are with
and family due to the passing of his dad, Robert Urban.
“I’ve been deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support that Nic and I, and our family, have received since my Dad’s passing on Saturday night. His long battle with cancer is now over and he is finally at peace. My Dad’s love of country music and America set me on my life’s journey, and shaped so much of who I am today. Thank you to everyone who has kept us all in your thoughts and prayers.”–Keith Urban
WATCH: Hilarious Thanksgiving Mash-up From The Holderness Family
The Holderness Family is at it again with this hilarious, new Thanksgiving parody! They say the mashup is based on a true story: “Our kids only eat dessert on Thanksgiving, Penn has ADD, and we loves us some Chardo-nae-nae.”
Check it out and don’t forget to sip your chardo-nae-nae as you watch! 🙂
INSIDE THE OUTSIDER: Newest Exhibit At The Country Music Hall Of Fame Opening Sep. 18th
Eric Church speaking at the VIP reception for the grand opening of the INSIDE THE OUTSIDER exhibit at Country Music Hall of Fame.
During a VIP reception held at the beautiful Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville this evening, we got to take in a special preview of the brand new exhibit featuring Eric Church called INSIDE THE OUTSIDER. Continue Reading →
Nashville: A New Destination For Powerboat Runs
You’ve heard of poker runs for charities or as a general community event where participants run, cycle, or canoe their way along a certain route to complete their hand, and now powerboats are the newest craze for these fun community-driven runs. Powerboat clubs all over the country have been putting together these events to introduce fellow boat owners to each other, with poker runs frequently occurring in places such as Miami, Lake Lanier near Atlanta and Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, and Nashville has recently been touted as a hotbed for powerboat gatherings.
Soul Of Nashville | Ryman Auditorium
Imagine having the opportunity to sit on the historic stage of the Ryman Auditorium at a press conference of the official unveiling of the $14 million expansion and introduction to the daytime tour attraction entitled “Soul of Nashville” within the new 100 seat theater created specifically for it? To be honest, I got goosebumps just sitting there taking it all in as I looked out at empty seats in the auditorium wondering what it must be like for any artist performing there and in awe of who has stood upon that stage over the last 125 years of its existence. After the press conference, I was led into the new theater to enjoy “Soul of Nashville”. Continue Reading →
