By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Predators fans are in for even more treat for this season, not only is their team the NHL Western Conference Champs but when the new season opens, there will be new and improved concessions and beverages throughout Bridgestone Arena. From top to bottom, both hockey fans and Bridgestone concert guests will enjoy an elevated fan and guest experience featuring specialty food items and newly crafted cocktails. Smashville fans can sip and chew on some of the tastiest of treats and drinks while cheering their team on to yet another championship season. Thanks to Levy…
Author: Janice Malone
BROWNSVILLE, TN — The hit reality television show “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s” has become one of the OWN Network’s most successful shows. The docu-series follows Miss Robbie Montgomery, as she works to keep the business thriving with help from her son and business partner, Tim, and other family members. At the helm of the show and the family-owned Sweetie Pie’s brand, is the matriarch Robbie Montgomery—affectionately known as ‘Miss Robbie’ to her millions of fans. The original Sweetie Pie’s soul food restaurant first opened in 1998 in St. Louis, MO. The restauranteur now owns a total of restaurants in different…
By Janice Malone BROWNSVILLE, TN—The 6th Annual Tina Turner Heritage Days Weekend took place in Brownsville, TN and in other nearby areas where the superstar performer lived, played and attended school as a child. If you are a “ride or die” Tina Turner fan, then this event is definitely your ‘Wildest Dream.’ It was three jam-packed days of events with 24-hour non-stop Tina Turner during the years when she was known as little Anna Mae Bullock. The weekend festivities were designed to attract fans from around the world, and that’s just what the event has done since its inaugural year…
NASHVILLE, TN — The legendary singer/actor/philanthropist, Pat Boone was in Nashville recently, speaking at the 2017 Religion News Association Conference. In the years immediately prior to the British Invasion, only one performer rivaled the chart dominance of Elvis Presley, and that was Pat Boone. He’s the #10 all-time top recording artist of all time, earning some 38 ‘Top 40’ hits’ in his career. In addition to his hit-making music, successful films and wholesome but handsome good looks, Pat Boone is also responsible for making it really cool for guys to wear white leather buck shoes, which have long been his trademark.…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Last week (Sept. 14th), the Music City Walk of Fame received its 79th star, during a tribute to the latest inductees, Grammy-winning country superstar group Little Big Town. The historic Ryman Auditorium was also honored for its 125th anniversary. Two luminaries who played key roles in the Ryman’s past, Tom Ryman and Lula C. Naff, received Walk of Fame stars posthumously. Tom Ryman was the riverboat captain who was inspired by a revival preacher to build the Union Gospel Tabernacle, later renamed The Ryman Auditorium, and Lula C. Naff was the theater manager who helmed…
It’s that time in life again. It’s time for country music’s favorite party cowboys, the award-winning superstar duo Big & Rich, to release a new album. The long-awaited new release, DID IT FOR THE PARTY, drops this week (September 15th) and their legions of fans will be having a poppin-sloppin good time in celebration of the new music. Known for their timeless party anthems like “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy),” which was just included by “CBS This Morning” for their Spotify Playlist, the duo continues to defy the odds since launching Big & Rich Records. The highly anticipated project…
By Janice Malone Nashville, TN — Nashville Symphony has announced that four local students have been selected for the second class of Accelerando, the groundbreaking music education initiative designed to facilitate the studies of gifted young musicians from diverse backgrounds and prepare them for careers in music. All of the students are from Middle Tennessee. The new students are: • Angelina Bautista, oboe: Grade 8, JFK Middle School, MNPS • Xayvion Davidson, bassoon: Grade 8, Rose Park Middle School, MNPS • Riya Mitra, violin: Grade 8, Sunset Middle School, Williamson County Schools • McKane (Max) Robinson, trombone: Grade 7, Head Middle Magnet School, MNPS…
NASHVILLE, TN — Singer/songwriter Dillon Campbell was in concert last week at the Turn One Bar in East Nashville. If you’re not totally familiar with his music, now is a good time to do so. He has plenty of new music that’s ready for consumption. Dillon’s debut album, BORN BENEATH POWER LINES, was just released earlier this summer. The songs feature distinct lyrics and brooding melodies that tell the tale and feel the feelings about many of the emotions and ups n’ downs that his fans can relate to. And just as his music often reflects, Dillon’s journey as an…
NASHVILLE, TN — Van Jones’ WE RISE AGAINST HATE TOUR made a stop in Nashville recently at the Ryman Auditorium. The tour is continuing to travel across America as it wraps up a 14-city schedule. With the recent tragic events taking place in Virginia, the tour’s message of uniting against hate is more important than ever. The tour, powered by #LoveArmy in partnership with Roc Nation, aims to address the current divisive climate in American and engage local communities and changemakers to help address some of the most pressing issues facing the country. 100% of net ticket proceeds will go to Van Jones’…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Last Friday night some of the biggest stars in R&B/pop music were shining brightly at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Century City Productions paid tribute to performers who’ve become household names with fans around the world. These legendary African American artists have influenced and made significant musical contributions to African American culture. Before the festivities began, the honorees walked the Red Carpet for photo-ops with the media and their loyal fans. The two-hour event was hosted by Rickey Smiley, television and radio personality and Grammy Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett. The show is set…