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Southern Halo is BACK With New Single ‘Sunshine’

Southern Halo delivers a summer escape with “Sunshine,” a groove-oriented, electrified wave of sound that lifts the listener out of the winter doldrums with high-energy musicianship and dynamic sibling harmonies. Written by Love and Theft’s Stephen B. Liles and Eric Gunderson, along with Southern Halo’s lead singer/songwriter Natalia Morris, the track was produced by Catt Gravitt. The single docks at Country radio today via PLAY … Continue reading Southern Halo is BACK With New Single ‘Sunshine’

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Drivin N Cryin To Headline A Free Concert In Maryville Tennessee

Drivin N Cryin Celebrating their 33rd Anniversary together, Atlanta-based folk rock act, Drivin N Cryin, have spent most of their career on tour. In October 1985 Drivin N Cryin played their first show at Atlanta’s famed 688 Club. The band quickly gained attention for their blistering live shows, and amassed a rabid fanbase in the fertile soil of the late-1980s Southeast music scene. Now, 33 … Continue reading Drivin N Cryin To Headline A Free Concert In Maryville Tennessee

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Review of Self Titled EP by Roaring Truth

Dallas, Texas’ heavy metal band, Roaring Truth, has released their self-titled EP: Roaring Truth. This is a Texas-size chunk of solid rock and all six songs pack the sounds of the tried and true hard rock/metal bands we all love. With a bastion of sharp lyrics that hit in different places there is something to be found on their self-titled EP for everyone. Roaring Truth … Continue reading Review of Self Titled EP by Roaring Truth

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Denny Laine Makes His Return To Knoxville Tn. for An Acoustic Show

Denny Laine puts on an Amazing show in Knoxville Tennessee Opening the show was David Clifton who played a 30 minute accoustic set to warm up the crowd. David did a wonderful Job . Denny Laine who just turned 74 this past October is still going strong. He is a Founding Member of The Moody Blues Band and a Founding member of The popular Wings … Continue reading Denny Laine Makes His Return To Knoxville Tn. for An Acoustic Show

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Marty Brown releases ‘Umbrella Lovers’ Offical Music Video

Nashville recording artist Marty Brown releases his music video for hit “Umbrella Lovers” last week. Marty is the classic sound of the 90’s with seasoned song writing skills. The video is filmed and directed by Brown. ‘Umbrella Lovers’ soaking up the sun on the beach hand in hand. Smiles, dancing, and you guessed it all under an umbrella! The song it’s self is well rounded … Continue reading Marty Brown releases ‘Umbrella Lovers’ Offical Music Video

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Legendary Singing Cowboy Michael Martin Murphey Plays Knoxville Tennessee

Michael Martin Murphey Plays Knoxville Tennessee Legendary Texan Michael Martin Murphey, known as the singing cowboy played an accoustic show at The Open Chord All Things Music venue. Opening the Show was Knoxville Musician Taylor Corum. He did an accoustic set and a wonderful job opening the show to a packed house. Before Michael took to the stage his manager brought to the stage an … Continue reading Legendary Singing Cowboy Michael Martin Murphey Plays Knoxville Tennessee

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Bourbon & Beyond 2019 Lineup Announced!

Bourbon & Beyond is set for September 20-22nd. This is one of the newest festivals in Louisville Kentucky in recent years. Just announced is the star studded line up that pairs perfectly with Kentucky’s prized Bourbon. This year headliners include Foo Fighters, John Fogerty, Robert Plant, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Zac Brown Band, ZZ Top and many more! This year they have moved to … Continue reading Bourbon & Beyond 2019 Lineup Announced!

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Luke Perry Dies at Age 52

Luke Perry, Riverdale and 90210 star died on Monday March 4th at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, California at the age of 52. Perry suffered a massive stroke last week and immediately paramedics rushed to his home around 9:40 am on February 27th. According to his rep, Luke was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancee Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father … Continue reading Luke Perry Dies at Age 52

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KASSI ASHTON Releases Music Video For “Violins”

Kassi Ashton, one of Nashville’s most compelling rising stars, has released the new music video for her song “Violins” today. A vibrant and entertaining reflection of the song’s empowering lyrics, the piece finds her shutting down an immature suitor amidst the fitting backdrop of a high school gymnasium. Kassi’s creative fingerprint impressively extends beyond the music and into the choreography and fashion elements of the … Continue reading KASSI ASHTON Releases Music Video For “Violins”

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Bothers Osborne Performed Before Third SOLD-OUT Ryman Auditorium Show

This past weekend, EMI Nashville’s Brothers Osborne crosses a huge milestone off their career bucket list, headlining at the famed Ryman Auditorium for the first time. The reigning ACM and CMA Vocal Duo of the Year ended up selling out three shows in one week as part of their headlining world tour and continued to impress critics and fans alike with their dynamic live show. Rolling … Continue reading Bothers Osborne Performed Before Third SOLD-OUT Ryman Auditorium Show

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