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Vulture
3 weeks ago
Music

The Country Boom Is Happening Outside Nashville

Jewel's transition to country music, traditional vs. non-traditional routes in the genre. [ more ]
The Nation
1 month ago
Music

Did Beyonce Conquer Country Music?

Beyoncé's return to Nashville and the impact on the country music scene is met with apprehension and uncertainty.
Her album 'Cowboy Carter' aims to challenge the racism in the country music industry by blending genres while also conforming to traditional country music standards. [ more ]
Towleroad Gay News
1 month ago
Music

Beyonce Album Highlights The Black Women Changing Country Music - Towleroad Gay News

Black female artists carving out space in predominantly white country music industry in Nashville.
Efforts by Black performers towards inclusivity highlighted by Beyonce's upcoming country album. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Music

Will Country Welcome Beyonce? That's the Wrong Question.

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' album challenges country music norms but receives minimal recognition on the radio.
Contemporary Nashville's exclusionary practices marginalize Black and female artists like Beyonce. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Music

Chris Young thanks fans after Nashville bar assault charges are dropped: 'I'm still processing a lot'

Country star Chris Young is releasing a new song to celebrate charges being dropped against him in Nashville, Tenn.
The charges against Young for disorderly conduct, assaulting an officer, and resisting arrest were dismissed after a review of evidence. [ more ]
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music-industry
SFGATE
3 months ago
SF real estate

Underground Sound: Franklin, TN, Estate With Hidden Recording Studio Tunes Into the Market for $4.9M

The price of the musical mansion has been reduced from $5.5 million to $4,970,000.
The house features a hidden "world-class" recording studio that was added in 2015. [ more ]
financialpost
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Tennessee governor, music leaders launch push to protect songwriters and other artists against AI

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is introducing new legislation to protect music industry professionals from the risks of artificial intelligence.
The announcement was made in Nashville's RCA Studio A, highlighting the importance of the state's music history. [ more ]
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Nashville
Twin Cities
5 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: What we learned at a sleepy winter meetings, including the White Sox seeking an (eventual) new home and Christopher Morel's value

The 2023 MLB winter meetings were uneventful, with no major trades or signings.
The Hall of Fame election of manager Jim Leyland provided some much-needed news. [ more ]
Yahoo News
5 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Mayor O'Connell meets with Chicago White Sox owner

Nashville may be closer to landing a Major League Baseball team as the owner of the Chicago White Sox met with the city's mayor
The mayor previously stated that Nashville is not ready to host an MLB team [ more ]
Yahoo Sports
5 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Why did Nashville mayor Freddie O'Connell meet with White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf?

A meeting between Nashville mayor Freddie O'Connell and Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf was described as 'introductory in nature'.
Speculation about the possibility of the White Sox moving to Nashville was dismissed by Reinsdorf in September. [ more ]
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BrooklynVegan
1 week ago
Music

Watch Waxahatchee bring out Lucinda Williams, Wynonna Judd & MJ Lenderman in Nashville

Waxahatchee's tour featured special guests MJ Lenderman, Wynonna Judd, and Lucinda Williams, bringing a mix of folk/country to her Nashville show. [ more ]
Consequence
1 month ago
Music

Kacey Musgraves Duets "She Calls Me Back" with Noah Kahan

Kacey Musgraves and Noah Kahan performed their duet 'She Calls Me Back' at her album release show in Nashville.
Kacey Musgraves released a special bonus track 'Ruthless' on the digital edition of Deeper Well. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
Music

Mali Velasquez's lush, raw debut album is a portrait of grief

Mali Velasquez's debut album, 'I'm Green,' is a reflection of her navigation through young adulthood and the various forms of grief she has experienced.
The album is characterized by its color symbolism, with green representing something pure and good but also carrying a little bitterness. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Music

Tired of Being Quiet,' Sarah Jarosz Tests the Mainstream

Songwriting in Nashville is often done through professionalized co-writing sessions.
Sarah Jarosz's new album, Polaroid Lovers, features collaboration with Nashville songwriters and a departure from her usual acoustic sound. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago
Austin

Austin's Texas glow Is fading

Austin, a Covid-era economic superstar, is facing a downturn with Oracle moving headquarters to Nashville due to an office glut and falling real estate prices. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Design

Putting on the pizzazz: a no-holds-barred home in Nashville

Turner's home showcases creativity through unique decor made from traded pieces and eclectic furnishings. [ more ]
SFGATE
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

Peek Inside This $1M Nashville-Area Home That Will Be Featured on 'Christina in the Country'

Fans can preview Christina Hall's dramatic design style in a stunning Nashville-area project. [ more ]
Yahoo News
1 month ago
Chicago White Sox

Could the Chicago White Sox really move to Nashville? It's complicated.

White Sox considering moving to Nashville as leverage in negotiations
Concerns over public funding for sports stadiums [ more ]
Newsday
2 months ago
Chicago Bulls

Nashville, Red Bulls kick off season with scoreless draw

Joe Willis and Carlos Coronel had clean sheets in a scoreless season opener.
New York Red Bulls have a historical advantage over Nashville. [ more ]
Pinstripe Alley
2 months ago
New York Yankees

Yankees Mailbag: Expansion debates and attitude adjustments

Yankee prospects excelled in Winter ball, notably Caleb Durbin and Benjamin Cowles.
Potential expansion markets include locations in North Carolina, Nashville, San Antonio, and Montreal. [ more ]
Steelers Wire
2 months ago
Chicago

Steelers officially submit bid to host NFL draft in 2026 or 2027

Pittsburgh Steelers submit bid to host NFL draft in 2026 or 2027
Host cities for NFL draft since 2015 include Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Nashville, and Cleveland [ more ]
Southside Showdown
5 months ago
Chicago

Could Reinsdorf's meeting with Nashville mayor lead to White Sox leaving Chicago?

Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf meeting with Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell suggests the team may be considering a move in the future.
Reinsdorf's management of the team and lack of spending on talent has resulted in a struggling Chicago White Sox team. [ more ]
Twin Cities
5 months ago
Chicago

Chicago White Sox confirm meeting between Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and mayor of Nashville, Tenn.

Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf met with Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, but the topics discussed were not disclosed.
The future of the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field has been a subject of speculation, including the possibility of moving to Nashville if MLB decides on expansion. [ more ]
ClutchPoints | Chicago White Sox News
5 months ago
Chicago

White Sox put out cryptic statement on Jerry Reinsdorf's Nashville meeting amid relocation rumors

The Chicago White Sox owner, Jerry Reinsdorf, met with the mayor of Nashville, Freddie O'Connell, at MLB's winter meetings.
Speculation arises that the meeting could be regarding the possibility of the White Sox moving out of Guaranteed Rate Field when their lease expires. [ more ]
Twin Cities
4 months ago
Chicago Cubs

Column: The White Sox are moving - eventually. And Christopher Morel's value to the Cubs. Highlights from a sleepy winter meetings.

The 2023 MLB winter meetings were relatively uneventful, with no major trades or signings.
The Hall of Fame election of manager Jim Leyland and a minor incident between a Cubs executive and a reporter generated some media attention. [ more ]
Yahoo Sports
5 months ago
Chicago Cubs

Column: The White Sox are moving - eventually. And Christopher Morel's value to the Cubs. Highlights from a sleepy winter meetings.

The 2023 MLB winter meetings were uneventful in terms of trades and signings
The Hall of Fame election of manager Jim Leyland and a tense interaction between Cubs President Jed Hoyer and a reporter provided some attention-grabbing moments [ more ]
Yahoo Sports
5 months ago
Major League Baseball

Why is Nashville continually brought up in MLB expansion discussions? Executives explain

Former MLB players Tony LaRussa and Dave Stewart are advisors for Music City Baseball, a group aiming to bring MLB to Nashville.
Texas Rangers GM Chris Young believes Nashville would be a great city for Major League Baseball expansion, based on his personal experience and a poll of players. [ more ]
Maple Leafs Hotstove
5 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Assessing the early returns from the Matthews-Nylander & Tavares-Marner combinations: Maple Leafs Notebook

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been performing well recently, with a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games and a .667 points percentage.
The Leafs are currently tied for fifth in the league in terms of points percentage, behind only LA, Vegas, Boston, and the New York Rangers.
Toronto has a history of starting slow but eventually finding their groove and securing a playoff position. [ more ]
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