This article has been somewhat modified but was dated February 28, 2014 and originally posted by this author/self on Examiner. (Photos made by author/self on July 17, 2013.) From her recent success as runner-up on the 'American Idol' TV show (Season 10) to her making appearances on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, we have... Continue Reading →
Kelly Clarkson: Appeared on ‘Nashville’ as herself–Jan 7, 2014
Jan 7, 2014 originally posted by this author/self on Examiner. One of our favorite singers who now lives in Nashville is Kelly Clarkson (the first winner of the American Idol TV show) and we've never been picky about whether she was a 'country' singer or not. With her now established within the 'country music' arena... Continue Reading →
Jonathan Jackson from ‘Nashville’ Talks About How His Character Has Changed
August 9, 2014 originally posted by this author/self on Examiner. For those readers who watch the ABC TV show 'Nashville', the name of Jonathan Jackson who plays the character 'Avery' will be well-known. Since the concept of the TV show which is named for it's namesake city came on air, many of us in the... Continue Reading →
Singer Merle Haggard on the Best Advice He Ever Got
Feb 8 2014 originally posted by this author/self on Examiner. One of our favorite singers of all time would have to be none other than Merle Haggard, or 'The Hag' as he is popularly known around Nashville's country music arena. With all of the well-known and well-liked tunes he has written and sung, it would... Continue Reading →
Alyssa Jacey: Nashville singer answers 6 questions on her music and career May 4 2014
May 4, 2014 originally posted by this author/self on Examiner. e have met many nice and inspiring singer/songwriters in Nashville through their Facebook web pages, and one of the most inspiring is Alyssa Jacey. As we are going back and forth with many of the aspiring singers in town and we are keeping up with... Continue Reading →
Elvis: Gone but not forgotten
Jan 7, 2014 originally posted by this author/self on Examiner. We've been big fans of Elvis since his first records came out, back in our young, going-to-school days. From the earliest of his records to the last, we've enjoyed 'Blue Suede Shoes', 'Hound Dog', 'Love Me Tender' and all of the rest. We watched some... Continue Reading →
7 Reasons Taylor Swift Is Just Like Us Dec 20 2014
Dec 20 2014 originally posted by this author/self on Examiner. By no means, are we convinced we are just like Taylor Swift, however much we perhaps wish we were. In the (formerly) attached video titled '7 Reasons Taylor Swift Is Just Like Us', we may hear some thoughts that she is just like us, but... Continue Reading →
Oak Ridge Boys: Nov 2, 2014
Nov 2 2014 originally posted by this author/self on Examiner. Among the many country singers in the Nashville area, four of the most awesome are the well-known group of four men known as The Oak Ridge Boys, and we like to keep up with what is happening in their world of music as they are... Continue Reading →
Big Machine Label Group Celebrates The 48th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville – Nov 15, 2014
Nov 15, 2014 originally posted by this author/self on Examiner. With the city of Nashville having the TV show 'Nashville' named after it, some of the TV show fans just can't get enough of the show, along with the actors and the songs they sing. The songs are produced by local recording company Big Machine,... Continue Reading →
Ryman Auditorium:Open for expansion —-Oct 17 2014
Oct 17, 2014 originally posted by this author/self on Examiner. We wondered just how it could be done when we first heard the news about an expansion project at the world-famous Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville which is taking place without closing this venue down. The Ryman Auditorium is host to the also, world-famous, Grand... Continue Reading →