Katy Perry Brings Color and Connection to Nashville

Britt BossertAug 21, 2025January 11, 20260

Bridgestone Arena | August 19, 2025 Katy Perry turned Bridgestone Arena into a kaleidoscope of color and sound on August 19th, bringing her Lifetimes Tour to Nashville for a night packed with spectacle, humor, and heartfelt moments. The night kicked off with Rebecca Black, who set the tone with a...

Dolly: A True Original Musical

Sophia McCouryAug 14, 20250

[gallery type=”slideshow” ids=”34951,34957,34956,34971,34972,34970,34969,34973,34978,34976,34975,34977,34955″] Photos by Sophia Sharp (McCoury) Dolly: A True Original Musical is an experience of a lifetime. The actors, sets, musical numbers, and timeline are pure perfection. You’ll laugh, cry, and sing along as you journey through her life. As I sat in the theater, trying to decide...

The Weeknd in Nashville: Two Hours, Forty-One Songs, and Not a Single Breath to Spare

MCMM STAFFAug 13, 2025August 14, 20250

Every time a new song began, our hearts skipped, our hips moved, and our eyes locked on a stage where every detail felt like it was crafted just for us. The After Hours Til Dawn Tour rolled into Nashville under skies that threatened to drench the night. For hours, I’d...

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley @ Nashville’s City Winery

Nancy PoseyAug 5, 2025August 9, 20250

A duo for more than a decade, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley have accumulated a lion’s share of awards and accolades, but at Nashville’s City Winery on Tuesday, August 5, they let their music speak for itself—and that it did. With plans to take a break from the partnership to...

Williamson Branch Album Release at Nashville’s Historic Station Inn

Nancy PoseyJul 22, 2025August 9, 20250

Despite the current heat wave, bluegrass fans were treated to a much more pleasant forecast as Williamson Branch, the Murfreesboro-based family bluegrass band, took the stage at the historic Station Inn Friday to celebrate the release of their new album Southern Sunshine. The show kicked off a three-day homecoming for...

Tim O’Brien Band plays Bluegrass on 3rd

Nancy PoseyJul 19, 2025July 19, 20250

Thanks to 3rd and Lindsley’s Bluegrass on 3rd series, sponsored by Bluegrass Nashville, audiences can enjoy bluegrass music day and night in Nashville. On Thursday, the Tim O’Brien Band took the stage. Representing WMOT Roots Radio, music journalist Craig Havighurst introduced the band, noting that playing the venue was probably...

East Nash Grass and AJ Lee and Blue Summit@ Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman

Nancy PoseyJul 18, 2025July 18, 20250

AJ Lee and Blue Summit and East Nash Grass shared billing and the stage for the Ryman Auditorium’s 2025 Bluegrass Nights, sponsored by Springhill Farms. The bands will be touring together in the fall. Enjoying their Ryman debut, AJ Lee and Blue Summit opened with a set that showcased the...

Concert Review: Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Tour – Night 2 in Atlanta

Britt BossertJul 13, 2025January 11, 20260

Concert Review: Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Tour – Night 2 in Atlanta, GA On the second night of her sold-out stop at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Beyoncé delivered a show that was less of a concert and more of a fully-immersive cinematic experience. The Cowboy Carter Tour isn’t just about genre-bending—it’s about myth-making....

Joe Mullins and Radio Ramblers Release ‘Lovin’, Fightin’, and Losin’ Sleep’

Nancy PoseyJul 4, 2025July 6, 20250

On their new album, Lovin’, Fightin’, Losin’ Sleep, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers show that when they are picking and singing, even the blues can feel good. They deliver “Black and Decker Blues,” “Cancellation Blues,” and “Low Dog Blues,” with toe-tapping high energy. The tracks include songs from some...

Shelby Means Album Release @ The Five Spot

Nancy PoseyJun 26, 20250

The Five Spot in East Nashville was packed June 25 for Shelby Means’ release of her self-titled solo album. She was joined on stage and in the audience by top-notch bluegrass musicians and fans. Means was at the top of her game—decked out in spangles, boots, and cowboy hat. She...

CMHOF&M Nashville Cats Program Honors Jerry Douglas

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