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Urban cowboys, harmonica wizards and queer trailblazers: 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, country music’s greatest institution

It started out as promo for an insurance company and ended up powering an entire industry. As the Opry strikes out for London, can it stay relevant for another century?

The Guardian - UK

Construction halted at new Tennessee Titans Stadium after noose found at site

Construction on a new enclosed stadium for the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tennessee, has been halted after a noose was found at the construction site

The Independent UK

‘I give up’: Nashville woman makes plans with Hinge match after ‘fantastic’ first date. Then she gets a text. Why is her story so common?

A Nashville woman’s viral TikTok about a Hinge match canceling their second date due to a “stronger connection” has ignited debate over the emotional toll of dating apps.

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“It has been reimagined as a straightforward, yet versatile and functional instrument relevant for today’s working musician”: Gibson celebrates 50 years in Nashville with limited edition twist on an cult electric played by Adam Jones and Paul Stanley

The Les Paul Music City Special 50th Anniversary is like a Marauder only with set neck and dual '70s Tribute humbuckers.... And different hardware – and they're only making 650 in each finish

MusicRadar

“Draws on everything we’ve learned”: Gibson (sort of) revives the cult Marauder model beloved by Adam Jones and Paul Stanley – by combining it with an even more obscure build

A Marauder in all but name, the celebratory offering marks 50 years of Gibson handcrafting guitars in Nashville

Guitar World

“I’ve gotten in trouble because my background is so varied. ‘Are you a jazz guy? Are you a rock guy?’ I get it – If I buy cornflakes I want cornflakes”: How Chester Thompson and Neal Morse formed Cosmic Cathedral

With an average age of 70 the musical experience shines through on debut album Deep Water, as Morse aims to strike a balance between arrangements, jams and lyrical themes

Louder

MLS Power Rankings: Nashville SC, Inter Miami Move Up After Matchday 22

The first week of July saw some significant shifts in the weekly MLS Power Rankings.

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Stroll around Nashville with photographer Tony Shepard in the first episode of Adorama’s new docuseries

Adorama’s Picture America puts viewers in the shoes of talented photographers as they photograph their hometown

Digital Camera World

No state is safe: Trans people are planning to move overseas rather than live in Trump’s America

Conservatives’ increasingly frenzied attacks on trans rights have made many people feel the USA is no longer safe for them — and the Court’s ruling in US v Skrmetti is just the latest ‘domino’, Io Dodds reports

The Independent UK

“Some players will talk about wanting itto be a battle when they’re playing… I’m like, no, Iwantto make this fun. And I’m driving asports car”: Winona Fighter’s Coco Kinnon and Dan Fuson on the secrets behind their riotous punk guitar sound

On their debut album, Nashville's Winona Fighter tough it out with grungy pop hooks and brash leads. In concert, they're throwing it down so darn hard they don't even need real amps...

Guitar World

“It sold out in two hours. The guy called back asking, ‘Who are you guys? How come people have bought every one of your tickets?’” How Chris Buck and his band, Cardinal Black, took their first U.S. show by storm

The blues rock ace remembers how a venue booker in Nashville was astounded when a lot more people than he initially expected turned up for their show

Guitar World

They are forced to travel 1,000 miles to get healthcare for their trans kid. But they still refuse to leave Tennessee

After the USA’s highest court backed states’ rights to block transgender under-18s from lifesaving medical treatments, one Tennessee mother tells Io Dodds why she and her family plan to stay and fight

The Independent UK

“‘If you’re serious, here are some things you should be working on.’ One of those was the Nashville Number System”: One of Nashville’s first-call session players on the transcription hack that helped him go from server to working with Post Malone

The in-demand guitar player has played with a who’s who of the country world – including Maren Morris, Luke Combs, and Kelsea Ballerini

Guitar World

Where Is Tight End University And Why Did Taylor Swift Give A Surprise Performance There?

Taylor Swift attended a football event in Nashville, performed 'Shake It Off' for charity, and shared a memorable moment with Travis Kelce.

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Taylor Swift shocks fans with surprise performance at Travis Kelce concert

Taylor Swift gave a surprise performance at her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s “Tight Ends & Friends” concert in Nashville on Tuesday, 24 June, with her arrival on stage prompting ecstatic screaming from fans.

MusicRadar

“We were thinking… how loud could this place get?”: Taylor Swift’s first live performance since taking ownership of her original masters was of one of her biggest hits

Her unexpected appearance came in Nashville

International Business Times UK

Unrehearsed, Surprise Taylor Swift Performance Gave TEU Concert a Thrilling Upgrade

Taylor Swift's unplanned acoustic performance at the TEU event in Nashville shines a spotlight on the trailblazing sports-entertainment league founded by Travis Kelce and Malik Jefferson, redefining athlete engagement and fan experiences.

Guitar World

“We had a room full of Nashville session players, and they said, ‘Paul, if we don't use your guitars on the tracks, we get fired’”: Why Paul Reed Smith isn't interested in chasing Fender or Gibson – but is focused on cementing PRS in history

Smith reflects on his decades-long involvement in the guitar making space

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The Independent UK

Kacey Musgraves cancels Nashville show after breaking rib in ‘extremely hard fall’

Country music star said she’s in ‘a lot of pain’

The Independent UK

Paris Jackson slams critics upset over performance on anniversary of her father’s death

The King of Pop’s daughter is scheduled to perform at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 25

The Guardian - US

‘He stole a piece of our souls’: Christian music star Michael Tait accused of sexual assault by three men

Tait posted on Instagram days ago that for 20 years he lived a ‘double life’ but is working on ‘repentance and healing’

The Guardian - US

Nashville at 50: Robert Altman’s defining masterpiece of the 1970s

The director’s immersive look at the Nashville music scene remains an audacious narrative experiment that continues to influence film-makers

The Independent UK

Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit pedestrian with truck. No charges now, but probe ongoing

Police say country musician Conner Smith fatally hit a pedestrian while driving his truck in Nashville over the weekend

We Got This Covered

Nashville community in shock as police holds rising country singer responsible for death of 77yo

It happened on the final night of the CMA fest.

Metal Hammer

Turnstile announce US tour schedule for September and October

Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile will launch their American tour in Nashville in mid-September

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