UNBELIEVABLE: 22 | History Defined

‘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.

The Mary Sue · Jul 13, 2025

“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 · Jul 9, 2025

“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 · Jul 8, 2025

“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 · Jun 27, 2025

“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 · Jun 27, 2025

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 · Jun 26, 2025

“‘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 · Jun 26, 2025

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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

“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

MusicRadar · Jun 25, 2025