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Shannon Sanders presents the Legacy of Americana Award to the McCrary Sisters. Here’s former Scene contributor and current Nashville Public Radio senior music writer @jewlyhight.bsky.social’s 2011 profile of the renowned gospel quartet. www.nashvillescene.com/music/the-mc...
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September 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Shannon Sanders presents the Legacy of Americana Award to the McCrary Sisters. Here’s former Scene contributor and current Nashville Public Radio senior music writer @jewlyhight.bsky.social’s 2011 profile of the renowned gospel quartet. www.nashvillescene.com/music/the-mc...
Landed the 1st #alabamashakes #brittanyhoward interview on the band’s 1st new song in a decade #anotherlife for @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/08/29/n...
After a decade away, Alabama Shakes return with a new song, 'Another Life'
"Not everything powerful is loud," Brittany Howard says when asked what the reunited band members wanted to explore with their new music. "Not everything quiet is vulnerable."
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August 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Landed the 1st #alabamashakes #brittanyhoward interview on the band’s 1st new song in a decade #anotherlife for @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/08/29/n...
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One musical narrative towers over Nashville: the rise and dominance of the country music industry. But the city's relationship with contemporary Black music scenes has gone largely untold.
Listen to "Making Noise" — recently named Best Arts & Culture podcast by the NABJ.
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Listen to "Making Noise" — recently named Best Arts & Culture podcast by the NABJ.
wpln.org/making-noise...
Making Noise
Lovenoise is a 20-year-old, Black-owned, Nashville-based concert series that has radically altered the city's live music landscape. "Making Noise" is a four-part homage / podcast series from WPLN and ...
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August 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
One musical narrative towers over Nashville: the rise and dominance of the country music industry. But the city's relationship with contemporary Black music scenes has gone largely untold.
Listen to "Making Noise" — recently named Best Arts & Culture podcast by the NABJ.
wpln.org/making-noise...
Listen to "Making Noise" — recently named Best Arts & Culture podcast by the NABJ.
wpln.org/making-noise...
Dope story from #justinbarney about #lostwave tracing a mystery song back to #alexcaress @wpln.bsky.social wnxp.org/worldwide-hu...
Worldwide hunt for long lost song ends in Nashville
WNXP 91.ONE — Nashville's Music Experience — is a listener-powered music station from Nashville Public Radio, spinning a unique mix of indie-rock, hip hop, urban alternative, electro-pop, and the fres...
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August 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Dope story from #justinbarney about #lostwave tracing a mystery song back to #alexcaress @wpln.bsky.social wnxp.org/worldwide-hu...
Sat down w/ #sggoodman to discuss Caboodles, Calvinism & imaginatively engaging w/ rural folkways on a concept album for @variety.com #plantingbythesigns variety.com/2025/music/n...
Breakthrough Americana Artist S.G. Goodman on Exploring Southern Identify, Grief and Practical Astrology in Her Outstanding ‘Planting by the Signs’ Album
S.G. Goodman, one of the most promising singer-songwriters to come up through the Americana music world in recent years, talks a out her new album.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Sat down w/ #sggoodman to discuss Caboodles, Calvinism & imaginatively engaging w/ rural folkways on a concept album for @variety.com #plantingbythesigns variety.com/2025/music/n...
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New Orleans rapper Big Freedia is beloved for her bass-heavy, booty-shaking club music. But when she headlines @nashvillepride.bsky.social she’ll also take the LGBTQ festival to church ... with new gospel material!
Reporting from @jewlyhight.bsky.social:
wpln.org/post/big-fre...
Reporting from @jewlyhight.bsky.social:
wpln.org/post/big-fre...
Big Freedia is going to take Nashville Pride to the club … and to church
When Big Freedia returns to Nashville Pride this weekend, she’ll add in an element that may seem antithetical to booty-shaking: her version of sanctified gospel music.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New Orleans rapper Big Freedia is beloved for her bass-heavy, booty-shaking club music. But when she headlines @nashvillepride.bsky.social she’ll also take the LGBTQ festival to church ... with new gospel material!
Reporting from @jewlyhight.bsky.social:
wpln.org/post/big-fre...
Reporting from @jewlyhight.bsky.social:
wpln.org/post/big-fre...
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Just two Black girls from North Texas talking about country music. I interviewed Mickey Guyton for Essence. We talked about country music's shift towards the right, how consumers can support Black artists in country, and her plans for the future.
www.essence.com/entertainmen...
www.essence.com/entertainmen...
Mickey Guyton Finds Peace—And Purpose—7,000 Miles From Nashville | Essence
While competing on The Singer in China, Mickey Guyton opens up about her exhaustion with the country music industry, the erasure of Black artists, and why healing abroad has offered her a fresh perspe...
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June 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Just two Black girls from North Texas talking about country music. I interviewed Mickey Guyton for Essence. We talked about country music's shift towards the right, how consumers can support Black artists in country, and her plans for the future.
www.essence.com/entertainmen...
www.essence.com/entertainmen...
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Dom Flemons is celebrating 20 years of the Carolina Chocolate Drops by curating his own mini-museum in downtown Nashville. @jewlyhight.bsky.social shares the story behind the artifacts and the legacy they honor: wnxp.org/a-new-exhibi...
A new exhibit depicts the Black folk revival through Dom Flemons' collection
WNXP 91.ONE — Nashville's Music Experience — is a listener-powered music station from Nashville Public Radio, spinning a unique mix of indie-rock, hip hop, urban alternative, electro-pop, and the fres...
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June 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Dom Flemons is celebrating 20 years of the Carolina Chocolate Drops by curating his own mini-museum in downtown Nashville. @jewlyhight.bsky.social shares the story behind the artifacts and the legacy they honor: wnxp.org/a-new-exhibi...
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Back in March, artist Angie K expected it to take a awhile to get Nashville’s attention with the new Country Latin Association.
Now @jewlyhight.bsky.social reports she’s already making an impact at this year’s CMA Fest.
wpln.org/post/the-new...
Now @jewlyhight.bsky.social reports she’s already making an impact at this year’s CMA Fest.
wpln.org/post/the-new...
The new Country Latin Association is already impacting CMA Fest and Nashville’s Hispanic communities
Back in March, I spoke with Salvadoran-American artist Angie K about how her professional journey motivated her to start the Country Latin Association. She’d seen the country music industry treat Hisp...
wpln.org
June 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Back in March, artist Angie K expected it to take a awhile to get Nashville’s attention with the new Country Latin Association.
Now @jewlyhight.bsky.social reports she’s already making an impact at this year’s CMA Fest.
wpln.org/post/the-new...
Now @jewlyhight.bsky.social reports she’s already making an impact at this year’s CMA Fest.
wpln.org/post/the-new...
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The Country In Our Hearts is a new, four-part @wpln.bsky.social
series — launching on June 5.
I follow one family’s epic journey from Kurdistan to Nashville.
Across centuries, across continents, across generations, this is a story about a people’s fight to exist. (1/3)
series — launching on June 5.
I follow one family’s epic journey from Kurdistan to Nashville.
Across centuries, across continents, across generations, this is a story about a people’s fight to exist. (1/3)
May 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Country In Our Hearts is a new, four-part @wpln.bsky.social
series — launching on June 5.
I follow one family’s epic journey from Kurdistan to Nashville.
Across centuries, across continents, across generations, this is a story about a people’s fight to exist. (1/3)
series — launching on June 5.
I follow one family’s epic journey from Kurdistan to Nashville.
Across centuries, across continents, across generations, this is a story about a people’s fight to exist. (1/3)
Highly recommended listening @thisisnashville.bsky.social met this moment with a conversation that’s rich & riveting in humanity
Tennessee put a hold on executions in 2022 over concerns about lethal injection protocol. This morning, the state is set to resume — executing Oscar Franklin Smith. Today, we speak with one of Smith's sons. Plus, @wpln.bsky.social's Paige Pfleger reports on the latest developments.
May 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Highly recommended listening @thisisnashville.bsky.social met this moment with a conversation that’s rich & riveting in humanity
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As the ‘Sinners’ soundtrack puts spotlight on Black musical traditions, a grassroots movement has its own moment. Read more from @jewlyhight.bsky.social: wnxp.org/as-sinners-s...
As 'Sinners' soundtrack puts spotlight on Black musical traditions, a grassroots movement has its own moment
There is a through-line from Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" to the music of the film, "Sinners," and her name is Rhiannon Giddens.
wnxp.org
May 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
As the ‘Sinners’ soundtrack puts spotlight on Black musical traditions, a grassroots movement has its own moment. Read more from @jewlyhight.bsky.social: wnxp.org/as-sinners-s...
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And finally: Thanks to Gold for a fun read on a band that's deservedly blown the hell up.
Fact-check was a hoot, including an informal chat with a friend who lives in Brisbane (hi Claire)!
Fact-check was a hoot, including an informal chat with a friend who lives in Brisbane (hi Claire)!
An Australian Dirty Slang Guide to Amyl and the Sniffers
Prepare thyself for the Aussie punks’ Marathon Music Works show with selected jargon from their set-list staples
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May 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
And finally: Thanks to Gold for a fun read on a band that's deservedly blown the hell up.
Fact-check was a hoot, including an informal chat with a friend who lives in Brisbane (hi Claire)!
Fact-check was a hoot, including an informal chat with a friend who lives in Brisbane (hi Claire)!
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Kids are struggling to focus on their schoolwork – worried their loved ones could be taken away. WPLN’s Camellia Burris reports on how teachers and advocates are supporting them amid ongoing ICE raids. wpln.org/post/nashvil...
Nashville’s immigrant students fear going to school as ICE raids continue
The recent ICE raids in Nashville have left many families afraid to leave the house for even basic necessities, like taking their kids to school.
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May 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Kids are struggling to focus on their schoolwork – worried their loved ones could be taken away. WPLN’s Camellia Burris reports on how teachers and advocates are supporting them amid ongoing ICE raids. wpln.org/post/nashvil...
@tressiemcphd.bsky.social is sooooooo right that there are dueling versions of country music www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/o...
Opinion | Country Music Is Entirely at War With Itself
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May 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
@tressiemcphd.bsky.social is sooooooo right that there are dueling versions of country music www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/o...
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A friendly reminder that the scholarship of Zora Neale Hurston is also a part of Black Dandyism. #MetGala
Read more on @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
Read more on @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A friendly reminder that the scholarship of Zora Neale Hurston is also a part of Black Dandyism. #MetGala
Read more on @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
Read more on @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
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"Black style has always been synonymous with the divine. Whether that divinity be God, or last night, the spirit of André Leon Talley, there is a through line from the Black church to the Met Gala." #MetGala
My latest for @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
thebarbedwire.com/2025/05/06/m...
My latest for @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
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Black Dandyism, the 2025 Met Gala Theme, Grew Out of Southern Churches
André Leon Talley’s death was a catalyst for the 2025 Met Gala theme and Costume Institute exhibit, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.’
thebarbedwire.com
May 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
"Black style has always been synonymous with the divine. Whether that divinity be God, or last night, the spirit of André Leon Talley, there is a through line from the Black church to the Met Gala." #MetGala
My latest for @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
thebarbedwire.com/2025/05/06/m...
My latest for @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
thebarbedwire.com/2025/05/06/m...
@tressiemcphd.bsky.social I’m so glad that you brought up Little Richard’s Southern Child when we were shootin the shit @ Biscuits & 🪕. That’s all I’ve been listening to since I got home!
April 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
@tressiemcphd.bsky.social I’m so glad that you brought up Little Richard’s Southern Child when we were shootin the shit @ Biscuits & 🪕. That’s all I’ve been listening to since I got home!
@rhiannongiddens.bsky.social & @rissipalmermusic.bsky.social & so many of their artist/scholar/activist are building their own spaces, scenes, communities & #biscuitsandbanjos is a phenomenal celebration of it all 🪕🪕🪕 www.npr.org/2025/04/25/n...
Carolina to 'Cowboy Carter' and back: A celebration of Black roots music finds a home
For musicians like Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer, trying to break down doors in the folk and country music scenes has been a long road. A festival in Durham this weekend aims to remedy that.
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April 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
@rhiannongiddens.bsky.social & @rissipalmermusic.bsky.social & so many of their artist/scholar/activist are building their own spaces, scenes, communities & #biscuitsandbanjos is a phenomenal celebration of it all 🪕🪕🪕 www.npr.org/2025/04/25/n...
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The Grand Ole Opry turns 100 this year, meaning the live show, not the theater currently housing it. WPLN's @jewlyhight.bsky.social reports what makes the Grand Ole Opry is less the stage, but the many generations and styles of performers who've appeared on it.
As Grand Ole Opry turns 100, it's the performers who keep it alive — and evolving
At the century mark, a big part of what’s kept the Grand Ole Opry going are the many generations and styles of performers who have been part of the show.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Grand Ole Opry turns 100 this year, meaning the live show, not the theater currently housing it. WPLN's @jewlyhight.bsky.social reports what makes the Grand Ole Opry is less the stage, but the many generations and styles of performers who've appeared on it.
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As the Grand Ole Opry turns 100, a new book captures its behind-the-scenes stories, from Minnie Pearl’s shoes to memories from Dolly, Reba & beyond. Read about the making of the 350-page tribute from @jewlyhight.bsky.social: wnxp.org/how-a-centur...
How a century of Grand Ole Opry shows became a 350-page book
As the Grand Ole Opry mark 100 years, most commemorations are events or broadcasts. But a new book, "100 Years of Grand Ole Opry," is one you can hold.
wnxp.org
April 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
As the Grand Ole Opry turns 100, a new book captures its behind-the-scenes stories, from Minnie Pearl’s shoes to memories from Dolly, Reba & beyond. Read about the making of the 350-page tribute from @jewlyhight.bsky.social: wnxp.org/how-a-centur...
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A Nashville program that offers professional mentoring to underrepresented people in country music has just announced the participants selected for its next cycle. WPLN Senior Music Writer @jewlyhight.bsky.social says that’s no small deal at a time when DEI initiatives are disappearing.
In an era of DEI rollback, Equal Access pushes on with its fourth group
A Nashville program that offers professional mentoring to underrepresented people in the country music industry has just announced the participants selected for
wpln.org
April 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
A Nashville program that offers professional mentoring to underrepresented people in country music has just announced the participants selected for its next cycle. WPLN Senior Music Writer @jewlyhight.bsky.social says that’s no small deal at a time when DEI initiatives are disappearing.
@wpln.bsky.social @wnxpnashville.bsky.social brings us the ultimate behind -the -scenes view of a music professional that we rarely think about: the #pianotuner #MusicCitizens podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Music Citizens Episode 3: The Tuner
Podcast Episode · Music Citizens · 04/07/2025 · 29m
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April 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
@wpln.bsky.social @wnxpnashville.bsky.social brings us the ultimate behind -the -scenes view of a music professional that we rarely think about: the #pianotuner #MusicCitizens podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
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El Salvador-born country artist Angie K's new EP reflects the multicultural artistic identity she’s refined over the years. And WPLN's @jewlyhight.bsky.social reports she's just launched a campaign to turn Nashville’s attention to Latin country artists globally.
Angie K blends her El Salvadoran roots and Nashville savvy in her new EP and the Country Latin Association
El Salvadoran-born, Nashville-based country artist Angie K's new EP reflects the multicultural artistic identity she’s refined over the years. And she’s just launched a campaign to turn Nashville’s at...
wpln.org
March 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
El Salvador-born country artist Angie K's new EP reflects the multicultural artistic identity she’s refined over the years. And WPLN's @jewlyhight.bsky.social reports she's just launched a campaign to turn Nashville’s attention to Latin country artists globally.