From being born into a family of country royalty [she is the child of Mel Tillis] to performing on the Grand Ole Opry at age 8 to being trained as a classical pianist, it seems that Pam Tillis was always destined for a career in music. With mega hits like "Don't Tell Me What To Do," "Let That Pony Run" and what many argue is her signature song, "Maybe It Was Memphis," Tillis … [Read more...] about Pam Tillis On Airplay Equality, Musical Influences, Grits & Glamour
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Neon Union’s Andrew Millsaps: ACM Nod & The Long Road To Overnight Success
Fresh off an ACM Nomination for Best New Duo or Group, Neon Union [consisting of Andrew Millsaps and Leo Brooks] seems to be perfect examples of "overnight" success. However, after years of working in the industry [Millsaps as a solo artist and songwriter and Brooks in an entirely different genre, collaborating with acts like Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez], these two were … [Read more...] about Neon Union’s Andrew Millsaps: ACM Nod & The Long Road To Overnight Success
Charles Esten Love Ain’t Pretty Setlist + Concert Review, Charlotte, NC
I so wish the show "Nashville" hadn't ended. I loved Deacon and Rayna and pretty much every single character on the show. I especially wanted to know how life ended up for Sadie. I even liked Deacon's old romantic rival, Luke Wheeler. Well, last weekend we got to catch the real Deacon Claybourne, Charles Esten's, "Love Ain't Pretty" Tour stop at the Neighborhood Theatre in … [Read more...] about Charles Esten Love Ain’t Pretty Setlist + Concert Review, Charlotte, NC
Charles Esten On His New Album, “Love Ain’t Pretty” Tour & The Office Reboot
Charles Esten is one of those people that you have seen in everything. From The Office to Outer Banks to Whose Line Is It Anyway?, he really is in everything. And who can forget his perhaps most memorable role as Deacon Claybourne in Nashville? I'm still crying over the way things went with him and Rayna Jaymes. And I don't want to hear anyone crying "SPOILER!" I spoiled … [Read more...] about Charles Esten On His New Album, “Love Ain’t Pretty” Tour & The Office Reboot
6 Non-Music Things To Do In Nashville
Nashville – the home of all things country music. In fact, just try mentioning the place without someone saying Dolly Parton or Kenny Rogers and see how far you get. It’s the Mecca of country music and for many fans, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see where the magic takes place. But for every avid country music fan visiting the Grand Ole Opry or the Country Music Hall of … [Read more...] about 6 Non-Music Things To Do In Nashville