Tennessean Music

07/15/2022

Carrie Underwood covers Ozzy Osbourne for newly-launched Apple Music Sessions

Apple Music Sessions launched Friday with Carrie Underwood delivering her take on an Ozzy Osbourne classic.

07/14/2022

Arlo McKinley turns a month marked by loss into a powerful new album

Arlo McKinley's songs, unflinching, acoustic-driven snapshots of addiction, dread and heartbreak, have found a passionate audience.

07/09/2022

Brandi Carlile storms into Nashville with help from Wynonna Judd

A few lightning flashes can't stop Brandi Carlile from a girls night out in Nashville. But no guest left a mark on the show quite like Wynonna Judd.

07/05/2022

10 Nashville concerts in July: Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile and more

July concerts: Our 10 can't miss picks for your summer music-going experience in Nashville, including Kendrick Lamar and more.

July concerts: Our 10 can't miss picks for your summer music-going experience in Nashville, including Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile and more.

06/27/2022

In photos: The Witness History concert, a tribute to Chet Atkins at Ryman in 1997.

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06/17/2022

Bonnaroo 2022 drives Airbnb traffic to Manchester, Tennessee

As thousands flock to Manchester, Tennessee, for Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, local Airbnbs are set to host guests from across the nation.

06/16/2022

A look back at the 1992 TNN/Music City News Country Award show in photos

In Photos: The 26th annual TNN/Music City News Country Award show took place June 8, 1992, at the Opry House with co-hosts Tanya Tucker and Alan Jackson.

The 26th annual TNN/Music City News Country Award show took place June 8, 1992, at the Opry House with co-hosts Tanya Tucker and Alan Jackson.

06/15/2022

Bonnaroo 2022 traffic: What to know before you drive to Manchester

Bonnaroo kicks off Thursday for the first time since 2019 — which means there will be increased traffic from thousands of visitors.

06/11/2022

Jillian Jacqueline reflects 'Honestly' on her new album

Jillian Jacqueline aims at singer-songwriter superstardom on her latest release, "Honestly," available June 10.

06/07/2022

Darius Rucker's 'Darius and Friends' benefits St. Jude, celebrates female stars at Ryman

Darius Rucker's 13th annual live auction and benefit showcase for St. Jude allowed the superstar to share the stage with a quintet of performers, including Sheryl Crow, Sara Evans and more.

Sheryl Crow, Sara Evans, Lindsay Ell, Caylee Hammack and Rachel Wammack performed alongside the legendary pop/country crooner Darius Rucker.

06/07/2022

Coffey Anderson's mainstream country moment focuses on creating 'togetherness'

A 43-year-old Bangs, Texas, native Coffey Anderson has filmed a Netflix series, debuted at the Grand Ole Opry and more.

06/01/2022

How country artist Jillian Jacqueline decorated home to keep her balanced and inspired

Country artist Jillian Jacqueline recorded her latest record in her home studio. She and her husband renovated the garage into perfect recording space.

Country artist Jillian Jacqueline recorded her latest record in her home studio. She and husband renovated the garage into perfect recording space.

05/22/2022

Luke Combs conquers Denver with sold-out stadium show

Luke Combs climbed to the peak of country music's mountaintop this weekend — embracing the view with an ear-to-ear grin and drink in his hand.

Luke Combs debuted his 'Stadium Series' this weekend with a barnstorming show in Denver.

05/20/2022

For King & Country: 'If you're competing against yourself, you're missing the purpose of art'

"We've had time to be still and contemplate and slow down. Now, coming into this, I think there's a renewed energy."

In a Tennessean interview, Christian duo For King & Country discuss the band's expansive new album and tour.

05/10/2022

Kane Brown: A country music star at the center of an evolving industry

Chattanooga native Kane Brown's recent hometown concert and chart-topping success more clearly defines his rise to acclaim.

05/10/2022

International songwriting contest launches in Nashville, centers musicians' mental health

An international songwriting competition highlighting musician mental health kicked off in Nashville Monday.

An international songwriting competition highlighting musician mental health kicked off at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville Monday.

05/05/2022

Billy Strings never dreamed of playing the Ryman. Now, he's sold it out — three nights in a row

Few burgeoning artists today can pull a crowd as rowdy and dedicated as those who line the barriers at a Billy Strings show. They come for fiery performances that meld bluegrass tradition with a jam ethos, folk storytelling and heavy metal ferocity.

The 29-year-old Grammy-winning bluegrass artist has grown into one of the most sought-after touring artists out of Nashville.

04/12/2022

Tanya Tucker celebrates 50 years of 'Delta Dawn,' country music history, at the Ryman

Five decades of country music magic were feted at the Ryman Auditorium on Sunday as Tanya Tucker celebrated the 50th anniversary of her 1972 country chart-topper "Delta Dawn."

The country legend was joined onstage by a who's who of the last half-century of country music, including LeAnn Rimes, Jeannie Seely and Brenda Lee

03/16/2022

The latest bump in the road for touring musicians? Gas prices.

After crippling waves of COVID-19 gutted income, rising gas prices may be the next financial pothole in a bumpy road for touring musicians.

03/15/2022

Slash 'had a blast' making an album in Nashville. Now he's coming back for a live show

Slash, a bona fide guitar legend and ... Nashville guy? This Wednesday, Slash brings songs from "4" back to Nashville for a one-night show at the Grand Ole Opry House.

Slash, a bona fide guitar legend and ... a Nashville guy? This Wednesday, Slash brings songs from '4' back to Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry House.

03/10/2022

Dashboard Confessional: After a motorcycle crash, emo's iconic singer-songwriter returns

Dashboard Confessional's new album sounds like an artist starting from scratch, and that's exactly what Chris Carrabba had to do.

02/28/2022

Brooks & Dunn's 2022 arena tour aims to showcase their rock-star country legacy

A June 18 stop at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena is among 18 other stops Brooks & Dunn will make in the first time in 12 or more years for their just-announced 2022 arena tour.

A June 18 stop at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena is among 18 other stops 2019 Country Music Hall of Famers Brooks & Dunn will make in their tour.

02/26/2022

Country music's online memes 'remix' the genre's culture

By blending the mix of pop culture and nonsense that inspire memes with current social conditions and the slavish adoration that only country music can inspire, a unique trend has emerged.

Three online creatives' internet memes are inspiring diversity and refreshing new perspectives in country music.

02/15/2022

Fisk Jubilee Singers to perform at Bluebird Cafe for the first time ever Feb. 22

The Fisk Jubilee Singers make their debut appearance at The Bluebird Cafe Feb. 22.

The $10 tix go on sale at 8 a.m. Tuesday for a show the following Tuesday to mark Black History Month

02/11/2022

Priscilla Block's journey from college dropout to major label success

Six words define the first year Priscilla Block spent in Nashville. "What am I doing out here?" Here's her journey to major label success.

11/11/2021

CMA Awards: Brothers Osborne say 'Love wins tonight' after Vocal Duo of the Year award

T.J. Osborne of duo Brothers Osborne started his 2021 by coming out as gay. "To have you all support me, it really does feel like love wins tonight," he said while accepting another CMA award for Vocal Duo of the Year.

T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne started 2021 by coming out as gay — making him the first artist currently signed to a major country label to do so.

11/11/2021

CMA Awards: Russell Dickerson brings Utah teen who lost both legs after being hit by drunk driver

At the end of 2020, Russell Dickerson donated a wheelchair-accessible car to Utah teen Sarah Frei, who had both her legs amputated after being hit head-on by a drunk driver. They met up again at the CMA Awards, first on the red carpet and later onstage.

Russell Dickerson invited Utah teen Sarah Frei to the 55th CMA Awards. She posted a video of herself last year practicing a routine to Dickerson's song "Home Sweet."

11/11/2021

CMA Awards: Mickey Guyton sings 'Love My Hair' with Brittney Spencer, Madeline Edwards

"Love My Hair" was inspired by the story of Faith Fennidy, a Black student in Louisiana who was sent home from school after being told that her braided hair violated school policy. Fennidy even introduced the song at Wednesday's CMA Awards.

The song was inspired by a Black student in Louisiana who was sent home from school after being told that her braided hair violated school policy.

11/11/2021

Luke Bryan makes 'immunized' joke, gets pranked by 'American Idol' co-hosts in CMA Awards monologue

While not directly mentioning Aaron Rodgers, Luke Bryan's quip in his CMA Awards monologue seemed to be a nod to the Green Bay Packers quarterback who entered hot water last week for misleading comments about his vaccination status before the NFL season began.

While not directly mentioning Aaron Rodgers, Bryan's quip appeared to be a nod to the Green Bay Packers quarterback.

11/11/2021

Stars arrive on the red carpet for the 55th CMA Awards show in Nashville

See photos from stars walking the red carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for the 55th CMA Awards show. ⭐🎵 Who's the best dressed? Which performances are you most excited for? 👀

Stars walk the red carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for the 55th CMA Awards show

10/13/2021

How Cooper Alan launched a hot country music career in a pandemic — (nearly) by himself

All the success comes with no big record label, no manager, no publicist, no booking agent. it's all built on those 5.1 million TikTok followers.

Cooper Alan landed 5.1 million TikTok followers and over 30 million music streams during COVID — sparked by an astonishing ability to recall lyrics.

09/25/2021

Quiet, laidback start as Pilgrimage Music Festival returns

Thousands of people attended the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival Saturday under clear blue skies, setting the stage for a fall weekend of live music.

07/31/2021

Garth Brooks in Nashville: What you need to know before Nissan Stadium concert

🎵 It's nearly Garth Brooks time, Nashville.

Here's what you need to know about parking, weather, COVID precautions and more:

It's nearly Garth Brooks time, Nashville.

07/28/2021

CMA Summer Jam: Blake and Gwen, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and more night 1 highlights

As the tourists teemed on Lower Broadway, country music’s biggest stars were just around the corner, playing for a sold-out crowd of thousands — and the TV cameras flying overhead filming for a prime time ABC special in September.

The two night “CMA Summer Jam" concert at Ascend Amphitheater.is being filmed for a prime time TV special.

07/23/2021

Morgan Wallen interview: 'I was just ignorant' about use of racial slur, singer says

Morgan Wallen sat down for an interview with Michael Strahan on Friday's "Good Morning America" — his first since the incident, and said he was "just ignorant" about his language.

Five months after he was filmed using a racial slur, Morgan Wallen sat down for an interview with Michael Strahan on Friday's "Good Morning America."

07/23/2021

Live in the Music City: These acts will take the stage in Nashville during 2021-22

Who are you most excited to see?!

Here's a look at concerts and tours heading to Nashville in 2021-2022.

07/16/2021

The Black Crowes celebrate 'the purest rock 'n' roll record we made' at Nashville shows

The show opens with a top-to-bottom album performance before the band doubles down with a set of career-spanning songs.

The Crowes instead kick off an anniversary tour for "Shake Your Money Maker" this summer with back-to-back shows at Ascend Amphitheater this month.

07/08/2021

Bluebird is back! Iconic Nashville music venue to reopen July 16 after COVID-19 closure

Bluebird is back!

After closing due to COVID-19 in March 2020, The Bluebird Cafe announced Wednesday it would reopen its doors on July 16 with a full slate of shows.

04/19/2021

ACM Awards: How Miranda Lambert ended up singing with Chris Stapleton at the Bluebird

Lambert performed three times from as many venues during Sunday night's show.

Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and his band performed in a round from famed songwriters' room Bluebird Café.

04/19/2021

From playing Dolly Parton to singing with her: Janelle Arthur reunites with her idol on new song

Janelle Arthur says she "may not have even gotten my first job singing" if Dolly Parton wasn't the person she is. Now, after looking up to Dolly since childhood, Janelle is collaborating with her on a new song.

Janelle Arthur, a former 'American Idol' Top 5 contestant, is releasing her new song "Hand Me Downs" with the help of Dolly Parton on April 21.