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LIVE MUSIC REVIEW

Linkin Park + Jean Dawson at Bridgestone

Jess Gruneisen
by Jess Gruneisen0528
Jean Dawson opened the night with a mello and dreamy set laced with 80s inspired guitar riffs and experimental energy.  His grills and bold earrings were as striking as his sound, a perfect match for his genre bending beats and raw unfiltered lyrics.  “New Age Crisis” hit like a soulful......
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Dolly: A True Original Musical

Sophia McCoury
by Sophia McCoury0859
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 how I felt,......
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The Weeknd in Nashville: Two Hours, Forty-One Songs, and Not a Single Breath to Spare

MCMM STAFF
by MCMM STAFF01359
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......
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Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley @ Nashville’s City Winery

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey0522
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......
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Williamson Branch Album Release at Nashville’s Historic Station Inn

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey01708
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......
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Tim O’Brien Band plays Bluegrass on 3rd

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey0928
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......
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East Nash Grass and AJ Lee and Blue Summit@ Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey01246
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......
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Concert Review: Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Tour – Night 2 in Atlanta

Britt Bossert
by Britt Bossert01313
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.......
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Shelby Means Album Release @ The Five Spot

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey0975
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......