Nashville songwriting is big business. It supplies the country music industry with material — gospel and contemporary Christian too. But it’s largely shut out those who specialize in hip-hop and R&B. Now, two music companies are trying to change that.
What’s bigger than a Grammy? Dr. Bobby Jones’ lifetime achievement award
At a separate Saturday ceremony, Grammy lifetime achievement awards were bestowed on a select few: Prince, Frankie Beverly, early rap legend Roxanne Shanté and Nashville’s own Dr. Bobby Jones.
Grammys 2025: the boundary-crossing hits and crises
Ordinarily, the entire week leading up to the Sunday telecast is packed with parties and showcases. Most of those have been canceled, though, and the few remaining have been slightly reframed.
Hall of Fame caliber: The Rock & Roll and Country Halls welcome inductees the same weekend
The ultimate career goal for many of music’s star performers is making it into the Hall of Fame. And this year, the induction ceremonies for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame are both being held this weekend.
Conner Youngblood works in mysterious ways
A lot of artists move to Nashville to be part of the music community and land opportunities in the business. But Conner Youngblood was drawn here shortly after he finished college by the environment, outdoors especially.
CMA Fest got its start with fan club parties, but what does that look like for a new generation?
From custom trucker hats to branded cocktails and selfie photos with singers, here’s what fans can expect from one up-and-coming duo.
Hip-hop artist Brian Brown has his own way of repping Nashville
It’s tradition for hip-hop artists to rep the places, people and scenes they come from with fierce displays of pride. But in Brown’s music, including his new album, “BBGonProfit,” released in December, he makes a subtler art of speaking to and for his city, watchful and witty from where he stands on the fringes of Nashville’s powerful music industry and booming economic growth.
Podcast bonus: Behind the music of The Kids of Rutherford County
“Minimalist classic country with maximalist tendencies.” That’s one way to describe the musical scoring of The Kids of Rutherford County.
What Where When-sday: The 5 Spot
This week for What Where Whens-day our special guest is Travis Collinsworth, co-owner of The 5 Spot in East Nashville. The venue has been around since 2003. Collinsworth started as an employee for the original two owners before buying in with another staff member Todd Sherwood in 2006. The 5 Spot features a wide array […]
Listen: Inside Mitski’s surprise concert at the Belcourt Theatre
Passionate Mitski fans flew in from all across the country to sit in a movie theater and listen to Mitski’s new album “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We” a full week before its release on Sept. 15. The event read, “Listening Event and Film selected by Mitski – NOT A LIVE PERFORMANCE.”
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