Joy Oladokun’s new album is called “Hope is a Heavy Thing.” And to my ears, it’s a culminating work. She’s decisively and vividly laying out her ethic, outlook and identity as an artist.
Networking in Nashville in the name of advancing women’s audio careers
Women’s Audio Mission finds that, “too often, recording studios and boardrooms can be uncomfortable spaces for women, especially young women that are just getting started, and that’s something that absolutely must change.”
Joy Oladokun sings for everyone — especially herself — on ‘Proof of Life’
Proof of Life vastly expand Joy Oladokun’s cast of collaborators and enables her to pursue a wider array of sonic ideas.
‘Love Rising’ concert rallies Maren Morris, Jason Isbell and other big names opposed to Tennessee’s drag restrictions
Thousands turned out to Bridgestone Arena on Monday for the “Love Rising” benefit concert in Nashville, which brought together prominent singer-songwriters and drag queens and kings in an all-ages setting. Events like this will be prohibited starting April 1 following the Republican-led state legislature’s passage of new restrictions.
That’s a wrap: Listen to Nashville Public Radio’s top songs of 2022
It’s that time of year streaming services remind us all of the musical journey we’ve each been on for the last 365 days. Here are the songs that snagged the top spot for Nashville Public Radio staffers.
Black musicians question The Opry’s dedication to anti-racism after Morgan Wallen’s performance
Disappointed, but not surprised. That’s how some musicians are reacting to Morgan Wallen’s appearance on one of Nashville’s most revered stages. Wallen was caught using a racial slur last year and later apologized.
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