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Williamson Branch Album Release at Nashville’s Historic Station Inn

Nancy Posey
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
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
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
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
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......
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Veelenturf Makes Cross-Europe Splash with Kristy Cox and Grasstime

Nancy Posey
As Kristy Cox and Grasstime made plans for a European tour that had been postponed since the pandemic, they had to work with all the moving parts of a touring band. The travel details—plane, trains, and boats—were handled for them by Dave Byrne of My Grass Is Blue, but they......
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OH SISTER! BOB DYLAN’S BIRTHDAY SHOW @ 3RD AND LINDSLEY

Nancy Posey
Nashville singer-songwriter Stephanie Chapman wore her producer hat at Friday’s “Oh Sister!” show, but she did so much more, as she pulled off her the second annual celebration of Bob Dylan’s birthday (a day early this year) at 3rd & Lindsley. Last year, Chapman chose the release party for her......
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AC/DC POWER UP TOUR at Nissan Stadium, Nashville – May 2025

Alma Reed
There’s loud, and then there’s AC/DC tearing the sky open with a guitar solo. Words by Music City Music Magazine Staff | Photos by Alma Reed There are bands, and then there’s AC/DC—a blueprint, not just for rock, but for loud, dirty, unapologetic energy. Formed in Sydney in 1973 by......