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Local Celebrities

Hoping to see celebrities in Nashville? Here, local residents share the places they've spotted Country music stars and other famous people in & around Nashville. Plus, where Nashville celebrities live (if you want to conduct your own tour of the stars' homes). And our favorite places to hear live music off the beaten path in the Nashville area -- with photos of many stars performing.

Alan Jackson’s House… Living Like Royalty In Franklin, Tennessee!

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Following is information about our brief tour of Alan Jackson’s ‘Sweetbriar’ home in Franklin, Tennessee. AJ’s home has been photographed and written about several times already in major newspapers, magazines, and other websites. Here’s our small contribution…

‘Anything But Mine’ Written By Scooter Carusoe …And Sung By Kenny Chesney

Some behind-the-scenes info about Kenny Chesney’s hit song ‘Anything But Mine’ written by Scooter Carusoe.

Bet You Don’t Know Jack…

There’s a new radio station here in Nashville: 96.3 JACK-FM. Their format is rather unique. Here’s more about Jack Radio…

Highlights: Best Quote Heard On The ACM Awards Show…

The funniest quote from last night’s Academy of Country Music Awards show in Las Vegas was from songwriter, Craig Wiseman. Here it is…

Roadside Memorials & Bad Drivers

Did you know that roadside memorials are illegal? Me neither. Did you know that you can turn someone in for driving badly? Me neither. Here are some interesting facts about roadside memorials and road rage.

Talk Radio: Me, Dawson McAllister, And Teens

Here a little about radio talk show host, Dawson McAllister and his show for teens, plus info about my favorite talk radio station: Real Radio 104.1 out of Orlando, Florida. The station features commentary from Monsters in the Morning, The Shannon Burke Show, and the Phillips Phile.

I Saw Mr. King Of The Karaoke Mic

If Karaoke is your thing, then you might enjoy this post…

In The Round With Dylan, Turk, Morry, Johnny… and Franky

A photo summary of our night at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville to see Dylan Altman — he has a few hits on the radio with Trace Adkins and Tim McGraw; Sean ‘Turk’ McNamara — an Irish Pub ‘regular’ kinda guy; Morry Trent — more of a songwriter than a singer, but every word comes straight from the heart; Johnny Reid — a Canadian superstar who’s now making it big in the States; and Franky Perez — one to watch for.

Jeffrey Steele Photos & Facts

Jeffrey Steele is one of our favorite songwriters of all time. Plus, he’s a great performer to watch… especially in small venues where you’re up close and personal with this energetic character! Here’s our best stuff about Jeffrey Steele

The Politics Of The Music Industry

I’ve posted about “the politics of music” before… Chely Wright’s Fan Club Lies To Promote SUV Song Songwriters Deserve Due Respect…

Songwriter Craig Wiseman Photos & Facts

Craig Wiseman doesn’t have an official website. Judging from our hits on a daily basis, this site might be serving as Craig Wiseman’s official homepage! Check it out…

Join Me In Welcoming Johnny Reid To The Neighborhood!

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Well, well… it looks like the “new neighbors” who moved in next door to us are none other than big-time Canadian singer/songwriter Johnny Reid, along with his beautiful wife and two adorable young sons!…

Bluebird Cafe In The Round With Bob DiPiero, Craig Wiseman, Jeffrey Steele, Tony Mullins & More!

We went to the Bluebird Cafe for an ‘in the round’ line-up of songwriters that we could not pass up: Tony Mullins, Craig Wiseman, Bob DiPiero, and Jeffrey Steele. Here are photo highlights…

Silent Protesters At The Tennessee Supreme Court In Nashville

A photo essay highlighting the actions of some pro-life demonstrators on the steps of the Tennessee Supreme Court — about the time that Terri Schiavo died.

The Homeless Guy

Kevin Barbieux says: There’s more to homeless people than being homeless… There are many myths about homelessness. Hopefully, this blog will help dispel some of these.

Men And Angels Say: Ashley Cleveland Rocks!

Days after her new hymns album called Men and Angels Say went on sale, we ordered a copy through her website. Awesome — as predicted. As good, or better than I’d hoped.

John Mayer’s TV Show + Photos And Highlights Of John Mayer Performing

Jim and I were flipping through the channels late the other night when we happened upon VH1 where John Mayer walking around the stadium dressed in a Bear costume before one of his concerts, and he was asking people what…

Would The Real Jamie Denton Please Stand Up?

Hmmmm… it seems that hunky hearthrob actor Jamie Denton (aka Mike the plumber from Desperate Housewives) has officially changed his name to James Denton….

Craig Wiseman, Tony Mullins & Bobby Terry At Puckett’s

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This is “the year of Craig Wiseman”… in terms of songwriting, that is. It seems every song he pens these days becomes a mega-hit by some popular superstar, like Tim McGraw (“Live Like You Were Dying”, “Where the Green…

Songwriters Deserve Due Respect

I long for the day that it becomes commonplace to see and hear the name of the songwriter — in addition to the singer — on all music radio and video channels!

Christian Country Music Awards Show Highlights

We went to the Christian Country Music Awards show at the Ryman in Nashville. It was being seen “live” on GAC, with an encore presentation. Our favorites were Josh Turner who sang Long Black Train and co-hosted the show all night, the Oak Ridge Boys sang Elvira, Ricochet sang Daddy’s Money, Jimmy Wayne sang Paper Angels, and the Crabb Family ROCKED some Christian tunes!

The Warren Brothers… Great Singers? Brilliant Comedians!

Chances are, you have never heard of the Warren Brothers. In fact, few people have… which is why they’ve created a TV show (on CMT) called “Barely Famous: The Warren Brothers”. Here are my thoughts on the Warren Brothers….

‘Friday Night Lights’ Movie Premiere with Photos of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in Franklin Tennessee

Some close-up pictures of Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, from the premiere of the movie ‘Friday Night Lights’ in Franklin, Tennessee.

Ashley Cleveland: A Great Alternative / Rock / Christian Singer

Jim and I first learned about Ashley Cleveland and her music when she filled in for one of our song-leaders at church one Sunday. She sings a lot of ‘traditional hymns’ but she really rocks them out!

Nashville Songwriter Tony Mullins Photos

Here’s a collection of Tony Mullins photographs taken at Puckett’s Grocery in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee and at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee:…

Our Photos Of Nashville Songwriters & Singers

Here’s a growing collection of photographs of singers and songwriters that we’ve crossed paths with in some musical setting — like at the Bluebird Cafe, or the Grand Ole Opry, or even at a Rock Concert! Some are up-and-comers….

Leslie Satcher Photos

Leslie Satcher is a great songwriter who plays at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville a lot.
Here are some photographs of Leslie Satcher singing “in-the-round” at the Bluebird Cafe.

Phil Vassar Photos

Phil Vassar happened to be playing at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville one night, and we happened to be there, in the front row taking pictures of him playing the keyboards and singing all his hit songs. Here are…

Trisha Yearwood Photos

Trisha Yearwood got an award from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Here are some photos of her singing and accepting her award….

Slash & His Snakepit Photos

Slash’s Snakepit happened to be the opening band for the AC/DC concert we went to in Biloxi, Mississippi. Here are some photographs of Slash and his Snakepit band members….

The Wilkinsons Photos

The Wilkinsons played an outdoor concert near Pensacola, Florida. Here are some pictures of them performing on the outdoor stage at the Beulah Sausage Festival:…

Lari White Photos

Following are some closeup photographs of Lari White taken at the Bluebird Cafe where she was singing and playing keyboards in-the-round all night…..

Sarah Buxton Photos, Videos & Fun Facts

Sarah Buxton was in the audience to watch friends perform at the Bluebird Cafe one night, when those ‘in the round’ invited her to sing a song of her own! Here are the photos, along with some other fun facts and Sarah Buxton videos…

Jim Reilley Photos

A small collection of photographs taken of Jim Reilley at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. He’s a popular songwriter who’s well-connected in the music industry….

Pictures of the Scott Holt Band

Our best photos of Scott Holt singing and playing the guitar… plus pictures of the Scott Holt Band.

AC/DC Photos

A small collection of photographs taken at an AC/DC concert in Biloxi, Mississippi. We waited til the last minute to buy tickets… (on site), and we scored some up close and pesonal seats that ROCKED!…

Ashley Cleveland Photos

Here are some up-close-and-personal photographs of Ashley Cleveland, one of my favorite singers and songwriters who happens to live in Nashville….

Shawn Mullins Photos, Songs, Videos, & In-Depth Interviews

Every July or August, Shawn Mullins returns to Nashville for his annual 3rd & Lindsley appearance.

Here are some close-up pictures of Shawn Mullins singing and playing his guitar.

Most of these photos are from his performances at 3rd & Lindsley.

Amy Grant Photos

Here’s a collection of Amy Grant photographs. Most were taken while she was singing and playing the guitar at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee. Some shot capture she and Vince singing together…

Vince Gill Photos

Vince Gill is the “guy next door” around Nashville… He’s frequently spotted at hockey games, his daughter’s singing engagements, at the Grand Ole Opry, and more. Here’s a small collection of Vince Gill photographs taken in and around Nashville…

Stacy Mitchhart Band Photos & Videos

Stacy Mitchhart was one of the first performers I saw when I came to Nashville. He plays regularly at a bar in Nashville’s historic Printer’s Alley called Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar. Printer’s Alley is a legendary pass-thru on the streets of downtown Nashville. Jim had seen Stacy Mitchhart several times before this. I’ve seen […]

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