Re-envisioning SSU: A global view is vital for the university’s future
Commencement ceremonies at Sonoma State University in May marked the end of my 30th academic year as a lecturer, professor, program director, government-relations lead and dean at SSU. I was first interviewed for a teaching position at
Nashville notes: Kip Moore’s Darlington show + Tyler Rich asks ‘When?’
Kip Moore will headline the Busch Light Summer Music Series concert Aug. 31 before the 2025 Cook Out Southern 500 at South Carolina’s Darlington Raceway. Jordan Davis celebrated the chart-topping success of “I Ain’t Sayin’” Tuesday with
Meet Hudson Westbrook’s mom and girlfriend in new ‘Texas Forever’ video
Hudson Westbrook (Warner Music Nashville / River House Artists) Newcomer Hudson Westbrook managed to score a top-10 debut on the Billboard Country Albums chart with his first effort, Texas Forever. He also made it to #59 on
Tucker Wetmore, K. Michelle and more join 18th ACM Honors lineup
The 18th ACM Honors take place Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards. (Academy of Country Music) Tucker Wetmore, newcomer Carter Faith, songwriter Ashley Gorley and R&B star K. Michelle are the new additions to the
Summer camps canceled in Novato due to strike
Summer camp ended early in Novato this week, as city recreation staff, maintenance workers and other general employees went on strike for higher wages. The decision for members of SEIU Local 1021 to strike was announced Monday
Emmylou Harris & Brad Paisley lead 2025 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees
Brad Paisley (Mickey Bernal/NBC) Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley, Jim Lauderdale, Don Cook, Steve Bogard and Tony Martin are the 2025 inductees into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Already in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Emmylou
‘Jeannie Seely’s 5398th Opry Show’ set for Aug. 14
Jeannie Seely (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame) The celebration of life for Jeannie Seely will take place Thursday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. CT at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. It’ll
Koe Wetzel’s Stronger Together benefit brings home $775K for Texas flood relief
Koe Wetzel (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Stagecoach) Koe Wetzel‘s Stronger Together benefit for Texas flood relief raised nearly $775,000 at Toyota Music Factory in Irving on Aug. 4. “To see how packed the fans had the Pavilion
Megan Moroney’s secret for staying sane amid whirlwind career
Megan Moroney (Disney/Connie Chornuk) How do you stay sane while having a whirlwind country music career? For Megan Moroney, it means bringing loved ones from back home in Georgia along for the ride. “To stay grounded and