This week, the community is mourning the loss of Jessi Zazu, Those Darlins cofounder and a force of musical, artistic and human good here in Nashville and well beyond. She passed away Tuesday at the age of 28, from complications due to cervical cancer. NPR music scribe and East Nashvillian Ann Powers wrote a beautiful tribute, which NPR shares... Read More
Americana has come to the flagship station of country music, 650 AM WSM. The new station is Route 650, and it’s streaming on the WSM website. The new outlet demonstrates the growing strength of Americana music, and the fact that those who like it really, really like it. And since a lot of Americana music draws directly from traditional country, it’s fitting for WSM to take... Read More
Troy Gentry finds the sky far too soon Editor’s note: This piece was first published on hitsdailydouble.com and hollygleason.com. We are reposting it here because we were truly moved by Holly’s remembrance of her friend and colleague, Troy Gentry. Troy Gentry’s heart was like how he lived: wide open, full-tilt, up for anything. He loved just about everybody, worked hard to... Read More
By the time this gets to your inbox/browser, the 2017 East Nashvillian Music Issue may be hitting local stands, with features on a slew of talented local women, including Bermuda Triangle, Tristen and Lilly Hiatt. Stay tuned to our social channels for updates; we're excited for you to see/read this one. Fitting, maybe, that this week's East Nashville News is... Read More
It’s not surprising, given what we went through in 2010 here in Nashville, that our community would be quick to step up for Texas. You’ll find any number of worthy Harvey benefit sales/events/activities going on around Nashville, and here are just a few East Nashville-centric ones to consider, if you’re looking for extra ways to help: —... Read More
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