Not pictured, Tanner Adell's rhinestone-studded Labubu. Jam-packed EXIT/IN for her tonight. Fantastic. More soon.

.Molly Tuttle in Friday's (8/22) Tennessean.

.Old Dominion in Sunday's (8/24) Tennessean.

"Dolly: A True Original Musical"'s Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, Quinn Titcomb in Sunday's (8/24) Tennessean.

For the Tennessean, chart-topping Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug🦍 and I discussed at length how his new Nashville -influenced album "I Hope You're Happy" showcases how he's expanding is artistry and creativity. tennessean.com/story/entertai…

A solid tenth of the conversation BigXthaPlug🦍 and I had at the Tennessean'soffices. First of many, I'm sure.

📸 = Christy Hunter 🌟 = Headline by MM / McKenzie Mitchell 🧥 = Boogie Child 🏨 = Waymore's Nashville

Is there anything like the Grand Ole Opry? Here are a few other American institutions that come close My latest for the Tennessean. tennessean.com/story/entertai…

Fan lunges at Gavin Adcock Music during show. Why is his rise so 'chaotic'? My latest for the Tennessean. tennessean.com/story/entertai…

American Idol season 24: Which judges are returning? When is casting nationwide? My latest for the Tennessean. tennessean.com/story/entertai…

.Tanner Adell brings unique country swagger, packed crowd to Nashville's EXIT/IN Caché McClay and I's latest for the Tennessean. tennessean.com/story/entertai…

For the Tennessean, briankelley and I discussed his new album, "Sunshine State of Mind Season Two, Chapter One," plus the value of spending three decades of being "into trying to remain authentic to myself in the moment." tennessean.com/story/entertai…

For the Tennessean, award-winning country performer Jordan Davis Music and I had an excellent discussion of his third album "Learn The Hard Way," plus balancing hit songs with successful touring. tennessean.com/story/entertai…

I'ma walkin' website, internet on my damn cell Open up my Nextel, and you...you got mail 📸 = Justin Cook 👕 = Vinyl Ranch 🥃 = skinny dennis

.Chapel Hart 'press pause,' while 2 members announce new country duo — Magnolia Rising An exclusive conversation with Devynn Hart and Trea Swindle for Tennessean. tennessean.com/story/entertai…

On Aug. 26, for the Tennessean, I witnessed Middle Tennessee State University rename its College of Media and Entertainment in honor of Big Machine Label Group CEO Scott Borchetta. tennessean.com/story/entertai…

The ultimate in distinctly smooth and unique expression. 📸 = Christy Hunter 🌟 = Headline by MM / McKenzie Mitchell 🧥 = HBarC_Ranchwear 🏨 = Waymore's Nashville

.Keb' Mo' and I in conversation at the NMAAM during Americana Music Association week. One of my favorite people in the world to talk to. Proud he's being featured in the museum. Deserved.