When COVID-19 took hold, financial support unsurprisingly topped the list of priorities for most nonprofits who provide direct assistance to people in the live music industry. But, as weeks off of the road turned into months and now over a year, mental health remains a major concern for those whose stages have sat blank and […]
‘Doors Will Be Opened’: Fisk Jubilee Singers Say Grammy Win Is Only The Start
The world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers have spent more than a century making a name for themselves as a talented music group. So, it wasn’t a surprise when they won their first Grammy award in March.
Nashville Council And Community Rally Against Development Of Exit/In Property
Under a sign that said “for sale – Nashville’s soul,” community and council members vowed that they wouldn’t give up the iconic venue without a fight.
Operator Of Nashville’s Exit/In Turns To Crowdfunding To Try To Buy Venue From Developer
The operator of Nashville’s oldest rock club, the Exit/In, is trying to crowdfund money to buy the property after finding out it is under contract to be sold to a developer.
Country Stars Like Eric Church Promote COVID Vaccinations To Address Rural Reluctance
The Academy of Country Music has announced it will film public service announcements at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry. They’re part of a growing campaign to reach rural, white conservatives.
Bonnaroo’s Back — With Last Year’s Lineup Mostly Intact
The music festival dropped its 2021 lineup Wednesday, and it turns out, Lizzo will be center stage after all. The R&B phenomenon was named the first female headliner of Bonnaroo last year, before the pandemic brought things to a full stop.
Mickey Guyton Named ACM Awards’ First Black Woman Host
The ACM Awards have announced their hosts — plural — for this year’s awards show, and it includes the first Black woman to host the program.
Bluegrass Band Sister Sadie Embodies Tradition, But Bends It Too
This fall, the bluegrass supergroup Sister Sadie became the first all-female band ever to win the top prize at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards.
Report: Nearly Three-Quarters Of Music Makers Have Lost Money During The Pandemic
A new music industry report shows just how much of an impact the pandemic has had and provides the first deep analysis of how this period has revealed deficiencies in the industry.
WPLN Sister Station 91.ONE, WNXP Hits The Airwaves
91.ONE, WNXP, Nashville’s Music Experience spins to life as a new champion of the local music scene today. This new music discovery station serves as a platform for new and emerging artists from Nashville and beyond by incorporating a unique fusion of indie rock, urban alternative, electro pop and pop alternative.
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