Soul powerhouse Teddy Swims is set to bring his genre-blending sound and undeniable vocal firepower to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this summer, taking over the Which Stage on Saturday, June 13 from 9:45 – 11:00 PM. Born Jaten Dimsdale, the Atlanta native has built a reputation as one of …

Nashville lost one of its true songwriting giants on April 16, as Don Schlitz died at a local hospital following a sudden illness. He was 73. A master storyteller whose pen helped define modern country music, Schlitz built a catalog packed with classics, including “The Gambler,” “On the Other Hand,” …

Freely Fest was one of the most fun and meaningful events I’ve been to in a while. The sold-out show took place on Wednesday, April 8, at Bridgestone Arena and featured a stacked lineup: Avery Anna, Janelle Monáe, Dominic Fike, T-Pain, and The Killers. I got there about an hour …

Nashville’s songwriting community gathered for a major celebration this week as BMI honored Scotty McCreery for his seventh No. One hit, “Bottle Rockets,” during a party at its Music Row offices on April 16. The feel-good track—featuring Hootie & The Blowfish—not only topped the charts, but also marked a milestone …

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hit a major milestone this morning, welcoming its 20 millionth visitor since relocating to its downtown Nashville home in 2001. The celebration took place inside the museum’s Mike Curb Conservatory, marking the occasion in true Music City fashion. Joining the festivities were …

Shakey Graves is peeling things back to their most vulnerable core with his new single, “On My Own,” (watch above) the latest preview from his upcoming album Fondness, Etc., arriving May 15 via Dualtone Records. The track—and its equally stripped-down visual—offers a raw, unfiltered look at the emotional weight of …

Some of Nashville’s top songwriters took center stage on April 13 as the Country Music Association hosted the 2026 CMA Triple Play Awards at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Emceed by songwriter and CMA Board Member Jim Beavers, the annual event honored the creative forces behind country …

East Nashville is about to host a celebration that perfectly captures the spirit of its creative community. Musician, author, actor, and podcaster Korby Lenker will mark the 100th episode of his Morse Code podcast with a special live event at The 5 Spot on Thursday, April 16—and it’s shaping up …

Veteran music executive Cindy Mabe has officially launched Joan of Arc Music, a multifaceted entertainment company aimed at preserving the roots of country music while pushing the genre forward into its next era. Headquartered in Nashville, the venture is designed to bridge tradition and innovation through a wide-ranging approach that …

The GRAMMY Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers has released “Roll of the Dice,” the latest single from their upcoming album Next Act, due May 22 via Yep Roc Records. The track offers a thoughtful preview of what’s to come, blending the band’s signature musicianship with a deeper, more introspective edge. Written by …