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Here's why I love Shawn Mullins... as a singer... as a songwriter... and as a multi-talented guitar player and musician. Some interesting behind-the-scenes facts and fun stuff about Shawn Mullins here.

Shawn's new record, 9th Ward Pickin' Parlor is an acoustic-based CD named for the New Orleans home studio where most of the album's acoustic tracks were cut. Hear Shawn's take on this new album, specifically how he chose its...

Who's Crystal Taliefero? Only the biggest name in backup singers on the planet! Here's everything you could possibly want to know about Crystal Taliefero. She has performed on countless albums & toured with legendary artists including John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Faith Hill, Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks and dozens more!

A one-of-a-kind Pig photo gallery... I pass by this Pig on the porch of a neighbor's house every day, and every time they change what the pig is wearing -- or holding --I stop and take a picture. If you love Pigs, or just want a good laugh, you'll enjoy these pictures of Pigs -- all dressed up!

If you haven't heard James Otto's music yet, you've gotta give him a listen! His voice is SO strong, very bluesy with just the right amount of Southern Rock and even some Country. As a founding member of the Muzik Mafia, his upcoming album 'The Otto Show' is being produced by John Rich.

Nashville Tennessee is the place to be if you enjoy Reality TV!... Not only is nearby Brentwood home to one of the most popular Reality TV websites (Realty TV Magazine, led by Joe Blackmon), but Nashville itself will be the site of the first-ever Reality TV Convention June 3-4, 2006. Here's more...

Nashville's Lari White performs Johnny Cash songs on Broadway in 'Ring of Fire'. Plus, she's producing Country music albums, including Toby Keith's latest album called 'White Trash With Money'.

If you're from Tennessee, and you like Survivor, The Apprentice, American Idol, The Bachelor, Nashville Star, The Biggest Loser, and other reality TV shows, then you'll want to pull for these hometown favorites on popular reality TV shows. Check out all of these Reality TV contestants from Tennessee!

Sometimes it's actually better to be a loser than a winner. At least on Reality TV shows like American Idol and Nashville Star that seems to be the case. Do you think these guys were losers?... Miranda Lambert, George Canyon, Matt Lindahl, Josh Gracin, Clay Aiken, Kimberley Locke, Diana DeGarmo, Bo Bice... to name just a few.

Opening night highlights for Nashville Star season 4. We were there... Here's what we thought of the contestants: Jared Ashley, Shy Blakeman, Jewels Hanson, Nicole Jamrose, Monique LeCompte, Matt Mason, Kristen McNamera, Casey Rivers, Melanie Torres, and Chris Young.

So you want to be a rock star?... Here are some fun links to satisfy your musical fantasies and test your creative energies when it comes to singing, drumming, composing, mixing, and guitar playing.

Inside Scoop about The Bachelor's Dr. Travis Stork and Sarah S. -- or Sarah Stone, as she is known here in Nashville -- they were spotted together in public!

Candace Corrigan knows the Nashville that nobody else knows. It's more than just Country music.

Here are some photos from last night... We went to see Scott Holt perform at BB King's in Nashville. He brought a number of fellow musicians on stage to perform on this night too!

Scott Holt Band has a new album called Revelator and can be heard locally in the Nashville area this December.

The biggest thing I've learned about The White Stripes is... Looks can be deceiving! Jack and Meg are two of the most down-to-earth people. Quite contrary to my initial perception of the band. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at The White Stripes band, including some of their songs and videos.

I tend to think that most people look silly when they're dancing. Me included... and here's proof! Just for laughs, here are some funny videos of people dancing. Or, TRYING to dance anyway.

Flight of the Conchords and their biggest fan site, 'What The Folk?' are explored here. Flight of the Conchords is a musical comedy duo from New Zealand. Their biggest hit in this country is called Business Time. Listen to Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement perform 'Business Time' and more here.