SHOALSFEST@MCFARLAND PARK IN FLORENCE, AL

Nancy PoseyOct 5, 2019October 19, 20190

When Jason Isbell first dreamed up the idea for the ShoalsFest, a full day of music on two stages on the banks of the Tennessee River in Florence, Alabama, he says he figured he’d ask the people wanted to play. Then when they said no, he’d ask some more people....

Puscifer at The Pinnacle in Nashville

Zach BirdsongMar 31, 20260

It feels appropriate that Puscifer titled its fifth studio album “Normal Isn’t,” because there is nothing normal when it comes to seeing a Puscifer concert – and that’s exactly what makes it unique. The show even started in bizarrely entertaining fashion, with comedian Dave Hill performing a 30-minute set. The...

New Edition Way Tour — Nashville, Bridgestone Arena — March 20, 2026

Alma ReedMar 22, 20260

There are concerts you go to, and there are concerts that remind you where everything came from. We started the night the way Nashville does—overpriced margaritas downtown, people watching, and realizing quickly this wasn’t a normal crowd. Grown folks dressed like the ‘90s never left, couples, groups of friends, women...

CMHOF&M Nashville Cats Program Honors Jerry Douglas

Liz FerrellMar 9, 2026March 10, 20260

Jerry Douglas has long been one of Nashville’s most innovative and revered musicians. Driven by his love for the resonator guitar and a steely determination to master it and make it do the unexpected, Douglas has, over a career spanning over 50 years and counting, taken the dobro to musical...

Scruggs Fest Announces 2026 Line-up

Nancy PoseyMar 4, 20260

While addressing the 2026 Leadership Bluegrass class at Nashville’s CMA offices on T Tuesday, Claire Armbruster of Planning Stages Inc. alerted the participants of the pending announcement of the lineup for the Earl Scruggs Music Festival, to be held Labor Day Weekend (September 4–6) at the Tryon International Equestrian Center...

A Rainy Nashville Night with The Strumbellas

Alma ReedFeb 28, 2026February 28, 20260

Some nights feel like a deep breath you didn’t know you needed On February 25, 2026, The Strumbellas brought their North American tour to Nashville’s beloved 3rd & Lindsley, a venue that feels more like a musical living room than a concert hall. The timing couldn’t have been better. Rain...

Joey Valence & Brae Monster Energy Outbreak Tour

Jess GruneisenFeb 25, 2026March 2, 20260

The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour hit Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl with a double shot of chaos and charm. Joshua Raw opened with full energy and Sasquatch fit and wasted no time whipping the crowd into shape. By the third song, he had everyone in the room bouncing. Raw left everyone...

Machine Gun Kelly Brings Lost Americana to the Nashville

Alma ReedJan 26, 20260

Lost Americana is MGK’s seventh studio album, released in 2025, and the backbone of his current arena tour. Machine Gun Kelly closed out his 2025 arena run in Nashville on December 16 at Bridgestone Arena, bringing the Lost Americana tour to one of its most significant stops of the year....

Folk Alliance International Welcomes First-Time and Veteran Attendees.

Nancy PoseyJan 24, 2026January 24, 20260

A cross-section of the Nashville music community met in New Orleans this week, many for the first time. The Folk Alliance International conference, held at the downtown Sheraton, casts a wide net that draws a variety of performers—singer-songwriters, bluegrass artists, hip hop, bounce, and Americana artists as well as self-proclaimed...

John McEuen Celebrates his 80th @ Harken Hall

Nancy PoseyDec 29, 2025December 31, 20250

At the opening of his 80th birthday concert, John McEuen took the stage at Madison’s Harken Hall alone, turning toward the screen where he received video greetings from friends that rank among the biggest names in bluegrass, including Steve Martin, who attended high school with him in Garden Grove, California....

Full Lineup for MerleFest 2026 Announced

Nancy PoseyDec 8, 2025December 9, 20250

After the initial announcement, MerleFest has added even more artists to the already stellar lineup. The annual festival, presented by Window World, has added some Music City favorites to festival’s roster for 2026. Among those added are rising star Maggie Rose, powerhouse band AJ Lee and Blue Summit, and the...