For the Tennessean, I spoke at length with Ne-Yo about his recent journey tapping into Nashville's country roots for his latest musical evolution.

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For the Tennessean, I highlighted how in the 1970s, Robert Redford's ties to Nashville included Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, advocating for consumer rights, and involving himself in country music's expanding popularity.

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For my latest Tennessean "Pick" newsletter, I highlighted the work Marcie Allen Van Mol, She Is The Music and FEMco's Leslie Fram are up to recently at Anzie Blue, plus the excellent songwriting showcased by HARDY and Jessie Jo Dillon's work on "Bottomland."

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Meet me at the Total Experience in one half a hour.

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🧥 = Boogie Child
🏨 = Waymore's Nashville

For my latest Tennessean "Pick" newsletter, I highlighted Dolly: A True Original Musical" performer Carrie St. Louis and dove a bit deeper into her career and its inspirations.

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Margo Price wears Loretta Lynn's dress at the Grand Ole Opry, receives official proclamation from Mayor Freddie O'Connell

My latest for the Tennessean.

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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Big Machine Records, acts linked to the label, including Riley Green, Sheryl Crow, Carly Pearce, performed in downtown Nashville on Lower Broadway.

My latest for the Tennessean.

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John C. Reilly talks latest role as 'Mister Romantic,' hosting the Americanafest Honors & Awards

My latest for the Tennessean.

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Nashville's Pat McLaughlin recalls turning his home into a refuge after Hurricane Katrina

My latest for the Tennessean.

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On Aug. 26, for the Tennessean, I witnessed MTSU rename its College of Media and Entertainment in honor of Big Machine CEO Scott Borchetta.

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For The Tennessean, award-winning country performer Jordan Davis and I had an excellent discussion about his third album, "Learn The Hard Way," as well as balancing hit songs with successful touring.

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Chapel Hart 'press pause,' while 2 members announce new country duo — Magnolia Rising

An exclusive conversation with Devynn Hart and Trea Swindle for the Tennessean.

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For the Tennessean, Brian Kelley and I discussed his new album, "Sunshine State of Mind Season Two, Chapter One," plus the value of spending three decades of being "into trying to remain authentic to myself in the moment."

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Tanner Adell brings unique country swagger, packed crowd to Nashville's EXIT/IN

Cache McClay and I's latest for the Tennessean.

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For the Tennessean, Grammy-winning bluegrass and pop artist Molly Tuttle and I discussed her creatively expansive new release "So Long Little Miss Sunshine," plus coming to terms with her lifelong battle with alopecia.

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For the Tennessean, I've spent the last month observing "Dolly: A True Original Musical," while also spending time with Dolly Parton, plus Quinn Titcomb, Carrie St. Louis and Katie Rose Clarke, the Broadway actresses who portray her.

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For the Tennessean, I spent a night at the Grand Ole Opry with Elmo and Abby Cadabby, watching them make their Opry debuts, plus talking with them about all manner of things country music related.

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Jeannie Seely's life of 'humor, spunk and sass' celebrated at
Grand Ole Opry memorial

My latest for the Tennessean.

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For the Tennessean, country performer Gavin Adcock and I sat at John Daly's Nashville and talked about his new album, "Own Worst Enemy," out August 15, plus his wild rise to country and touring stardom.

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For the Tennessean, I took an exclusive tour of Belmont University's Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business' recently opened first phase of its $58 million Music Row expansion, plus learned why the school wants to "keep music on Music Row."

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For my latest Tennessean "Pick" newsletter, I chronicled why hitmakers like Noah Kahan, Ed Sheeran & Alex Warren have arrived in Music City, showcased Corrina, new Tim McGraw, more reasons to stop by Robert's Western World.

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For the Tennessean / USATODAY, California-born singer-songwriter Alex Warren and I dove deep on how surviving grief and discovering love have inspired his two years of pop hits, plus why his unique sound works.

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Jason Aldean's timeless country appeal showcased at Bridgestone Arena

My latest for the Tennessean.

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For the Tennessean, I spoke to Hannah Dasher, Madeline Edwards, and more about the March 2025 Sony Music Publishing releases that were recently passed country icon Jeannie Seely's final recordings.

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"Nonchalant, cherry on the top..."

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🧥 = H Bar C / Boogie Child
🏨 = Waymore Nashville

More soon.

Vince Gill on his love for the Ryman Auditorium and the venue's modern legacy Vince Gill performs at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium five times in August. He talks about the impact of his work, the venue and more.

For the Tennessean, Vince Gill and I discussed performing at the Ryman Auditorium five times between August 7 through 16. As well, we discussed the impact of his work, the venue and more.

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Comedian Leanne Morgan on her new Netflix sitcom, Southern charm and stardom Comedian and Nashville area native Leanne Morgan discusses her new Netflix sitcom, growing success, what's inspiring her next career goals.

For the Tennessean, comedian and Nashville area native Leanne Morgan and I spent an afternoon together discussing her new Netflix sitcom, growing success, plus what's inspiring her next career goals.

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Ricky Skaggs revamps historic recording studio near Nashville for next generation of stars Hendersonville's Skaggs Place Studios has a six-decade history. It is now renovated, ready to serve classic, modern era country, gospel stars, more.

For the Tennessean, I spoke with Ricky Skaggs about revamping his historic Skaggs Place Studio. The space has a history dating back to the Oak Ridge Boys. It is now renovated and ready to serve classic, modern-era country, gospel stars, and more.

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Want a four-inch record? You can buy one at Target made by this Nashville business Nashville's two-year-old Tiny Vinyl partnered with Target for four-inch playable records.

For the Tennessean, I spoke with the co-founders of Nashville's two-year-old four-inch playable record company Tiny Vinyl about their partnerships with numerous popular artists & labels, new online and retail placement at Target, more.

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How Hank Jr.'s son Sam Williams 'dreams out loud,' makes creative mark on 'Countrystar' album Third-generation country performer Sam Williams' latest album "Countrystar" finds him "dreaming out loud" by blending genres, inspirations.

For the Tennessean, third-generation country performer Sam Williams and I discussed how his latest album, "Countrystar" finds him "dreaming out loud" by blending genres and inspirations.

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