Hip-hop as a genre is getting more attention from the music industry in Nashville. A good thing! But not all hip-hop music is the same, nor are the ways in which hip-hop music is made. The old technique (i.e. sampling) is as popular as ever, but in certain aspects, it is different from when it […]
How a century of Grand Ole Opry shows became a 350-page book
As the Grand Ole Opry marks 100 years, a newly released book weaves the live country music show’s entire eventful history into a unified narrative.
As Grand Ole Opry turns 100, it’s the performers who keep it alive — and evolving
At the century mark, a big part of what’s kept the Grand Ole Opry going are the many generations and styles of performers who have been part of the show.
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ comes to TPAC with a joyful musical about growing up and growing old
Adolescence and old age can be challenging periods in life. So, imagine experiencing both at the same time. That’s the story of “Kimberly Akimbo,” the Tony award-winning musical at Tennessee Performing Arts Center through Sunday, April 11.
In an era of DEI rollback, Equal Access pushes on with its fourth group
A Nashville program that offers professional mentoring to underrepresented people in the country music industry has just announced the participants selected for its fourth cycle. That’s no small deal at a time when DEI initiatives are disappearing nationwide.
The Indicator: Why the great vinyl shortage is over
There have now been a few major vinyl booms. And unbeknownst to many, a small village in the Czech Republic has been responsible for manufacturing a large number of these albums. On today’s show, how this dominant player became a problem for its competitors in the U.S.
Here’s the one Nashville chef named a finalist for the coveted James Beard Award
The field of contenders just got smaller for one of the most prestigious culinary awards in the country — and just one Nashville chef has made the cut.
What will a Snoop and Dre bar downtown mean for Nashville hip-hop?
Country music celebrity bars dominate Lower Broadway, and now Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are opening the Still G.I.N. Lounge.
Country Music Hall of Fame inducts June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown
The newest Country Music Hall of Fame inductees — June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown — represent wildly different approaches to country music.
Angie K blends her El Salvadoran roots and Nashville savvy in her new EP and the Country Latin Association
El Salvadoran-born, Nashville-based country artist Angie K’s new EP reflects the multicultural artistic identity she’s refined over the years. And she’s just launched a campaign to turn Nashville’s attention to her fellow Latin country artists all over the world.
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