The music industry evolves at a dizzying pace. Jewly Hight helps make sense of the “Key Changes” in quick-hit roundups of music new analysis.
Buying vinyl from a pop star? You might only get a fraction of the music
Fans who pre-ordered new albums by Lil Wayne and The Weeknd on vinyl got a rude awakening: More than half the songs that appeared on the streaming version were missing on the LP.
Amber Ais and Kyleigh are freeing themselves from genre restrictions often imposed on Black women
The artists Kyleigh and Amber Ais are at pivotal points in the process of building their careers — and they’re both playing the Black Arts Bash at Cheekwood.
Worldwide hunt for long lost song ends in Nashville
Nashville’s Alex Caress had all but given up on music. But passionate fans of a song that he wrote, have been trying to find him for years.
Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley among those headed into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
They’ll join fellow honorees Steve Bogard, Tony Martin, Jim Lauderdale, and Don Cook at the formal induction on Oct. 6 during the Hall’s 55th anniversary gala at Music City Center.
The Grand Ole Opry and Nashville’s Belcourt Theatre share a lot more than a 100th birthday
As the Belcourt Theatre and Grand Ole Opry both turn 100 this year, here’s how their histories intertwine.
Songs of Love writes personalized music for kids — but can AI carry the tune?
For nearly 30 years, the nonprofit Songs of Love Foundation has created custom songs for kids with terminal illnesses. Now it has harnessed AI to expand its services to older adults with memory loss.
Volunteers repair damaged parts of Appalachian Trail by hand almost a year after Helene
Volunteers are still rebuilding parts of the iconic Appalachian Trail in eastern Tennessee nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the region. Two damaged spots along the trail require hikers to take detours.
Southern Baptist policy head resigns after 4 years of navigating internal conflicts
Brent Leatherwood has resigned as head of the Southern Baptist Convention’s policy arm after nearly four years. The agency has been a strong advocate against abortion and transgender rights while promoting religious liberty and a pro-Israel stance.
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.”
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