Jessie Ritter won Nash Next 2018 last week in Nashville, and EVERYONE I talked to that knew her said the same types of things about her, that she’s genuine, she’s kind, she’s a GOOD SOUL! After she won, I followed her whole band on instagram, and her fiddle player, Aria, posted this with the caption…… More
We are proud to be part of the scares & runs at this years Haunted Hustle taking place on Saturday, October 27th. Registration will take place at Country Club BBQ starting at 8:30am with the race taking place at 10am at Bradley Park. After the race we will have lunch, awards, and silent auction items. This…… More
As we’re your link to all things Nashville, I have to tell you all about my weekend in one of the best cities: It’s been a long time since I crossed something off of my bucket list! I spent the weekend in Nashville for my birthday and finally saw a show in the Ryman Auditorium!…… More
I had a very long, but awesome end to the week last week! Thursday was the Nash Next finals, and for the second year in a row, Peoria had a finalist in the top 10! I wanted to go support The NATU Band the way they deserved to be supported! So at 5:15am, I headed to Starbucks to get a VERY LARGE coffee and start my solo drive to Nashville.… More
The Country Music Association announced its first round of performers for the 52nd annual CMA Awards: Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. Hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, the CMA Awards will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville…… More
Jim Casey talks with Cody Johnson about: growing up in the small town of Sebastopol, Texas learning the drums from his father at a young age the advantage of having a background in drums being surrounded by gospel music from his family members early musical influences, from Elvis to Billy Joe Shaver gaining respect from…… More
Due to a “family medical emergency,” Lauren Alaina will not perform on Oct. 19 in Sugar Land, Texas, or Oct. 20 in New Braunfels, Texas, as part of Cole Swindell and Dustin Lynch’s Reason to Drink Another Tour. Lauren’s step-dad, Sam Ramker, has been battling Stage IV cancer since March. Lauren and her teamed shared…… More
Born: Brookfield, Wis. Lives: Nashville Age: 24 Single: “Plain Jane” EP: Strings (Nov. 2) Twitter: @Nora_Collins Instagram: @Nora_Collins Facebook: @NoraCollinsOfficial How did you get started playing music? I have always loved to sing. It all started in the church choir. The director saw something in me and suggested to my parents that we look into…… More
