On Nov. 19, Nashville will host an evening of music as R&B icon and six-time Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick takes the stage for her debut at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Known for her discovery by the legendary songwriting duo Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Warwick boasts a remarkable career spanning more than six decades. Her achievements include more than 75 charted hit songs, sales exceeding 100 million records, and an impressive streak of 18 consecutive Top 100 singles. Attendees will be treated to a nostalgic experience as Warwick performs her timeless classics such as “Don’t Make Me Over,” “Walk…
Author: Janice Malone
Experience the incredible talent of R&B vocalist and three-time GRAMMY® nominee, and Broadway star performer Ryan Shaw, as he takes the stage at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on September 20, with the award-winning Nashville Symphony, under the direction of conductor Lucas Waldin. Legends of R&B Featuring Vocalist Ryan Shaw will be a night filled with powerful orchestrations and stunning vocals, featuring iconic R&B hits made famous by legendary artists such as Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Prince, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Miracles, Bill Withers, Isaac Hayes, Blood, Sweat & Tears, along with original…
By Janice Malone When discussing the realm of popular music, Memphis boasts a rich and illustrious legacy that it can take great pride in. In this contemporary era, hip hop recording artist and songwriter Tre Loaded has successfully positioned himself among the esteemed ranks of Memphis’ musical icons. One of his latest singles, “Another Whip,” has already achieved remarkable success, amassing more than 2.7 million streams worldwide. This follows the impressive performance of his 2023 viral hit “Vo Flow,” which garnered more than 1.2 million views on YouTube and more than 6 million streams globally. The excitement surrounding “Another Whip”…
An evening of dance set to the iconic music of the legendary Burt Bacharach awaits Nashville audiences in the new show The Look of Love, featuring Broadway star singer/actress Marcy Harriell. The performance will showcase a selection of Bacharach’s timeless songs, known for being sung by legendary artists across generations. Adding to the fabulous show, the Mark Morris Dance Group dancers are clad in vibrant costumes, performing original choreography by the esteemed choreographer Mark Morris, with costumes by fashion great Isaac Mizrahi. This fabulous show is happening in TPAC’s Polk Theater June 28 & 29. (TPAC.org) TRIBUNE: Give us a brief…
By Janice Malone Before the rise of club culture and designated sections, house parties were the hotspot for feel good vibes and feel-good dancing. Blavity Media Group’s new event series is restoring all the great things we love and enjoy about house parties, with the Blavity House Party festival. Nashville will be the host city for this inaugural event on June 14 & 15 at the Municipal Auditorium. Featured headliners include Lil Wayne and Monica, along with a genre-spanning lineup of today’s buzzing stars, such as Grammy-award winning R&B singer Victoria Monét, LA rapper Blxst, legendary R&B group Dru Hill,…
By Janice Malone NBC’s new hit reality show Deal or No Deal Island is a spinoff of the original Deal or No Deal show. In this new version, 13 players are transported to the Banker’s private island, somewhere in Panama. It’s intense “Survivor” type competitions, overseen by an often enigmatic “Banker-person.” Twists are behind every palm tree and up to $200,000,000 is split among cases scattered across Banker’s Island. Players must retrieve the cases to add them to the game boards against the Banker. Initially there were 13, and now there are only 5 remaining players competing to win the…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — The wait is finally over. The highly anticipated premiere of The Color Purple will take place April 5 – 14, 2024 at The Nashville Repertory Theatre. Adapted from Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the renowned 1985 film, “The Color Purple” showcases a memorable soundtrack blending gospel, blues, and jazz. This touching narrative serves as a testament to resilience, highlighting the enduring spirit of humanity and the beauty found in life. And now Nashville audiences will be entertained by the upcoming shows adapted for The Rep. The beauty of the various music genres, combined…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Robert Taylor is a candidate running for the Metropolitan Nashville Public School (MNPS) Board District 1 school board position. District 1 is the largest in Davidson County by area. It encompasses the Northwest side of the county extending up to Joelton. The district is home to Whites Creek High School, Maplewood High School, and East Nashville High. In 2021, the school board race is partisan, and with incumbent Sharon Gentry opting not to seek reelection, three Democrats and one Republican have entered the race. Part of Taylor’s platform focuses on enhancing educational opportunities for all students, fostering…
Las Vegas, NV — The Super Bowl Soulful Celebration event celebrated its 25th anniversary last week in Las Vegas during Super Bowl LVIII. The annual event brings together a diverse group of performers, including NFL players, gospel/contemporary Christian performers, comedians, and award-winning musicians. Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold served as hosts. When it was time for the music, Super Bowl Soulful Celebration featured performances by a stellar lineup of artists, that included Earth, Wind & Fire, T-Pain, Rachel Platten, Mickey Guyton, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Robin Thicke, The Players Choir, Southern University’s “HBCU Band Drumline.” and more. The one-hour Super Bowl Soulful…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Metro Arts Nashville is the official Arts + Culture office for Nashville and Davidson County. Founded in 1978, their mission is to provide all residents of Nashville with opportunities to engage in a vibrant creative community. This is achieved through community investments, training for artists and organizations, coordinating public art and creative placemaking efforts and offering programs that involve residents in a variety of artistic and cultural experiences. For 2024, opportunities are even more exciting in the new year. Daniel Singh, Metro Arts executive director, says their THRIVE program helps support local individuals who…