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‘Together, we’ll continue our tradition of excellence.’ WSMV4 names Bree Smith Chief Meteorologist of First Alert weather team

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - WSMV4, Nashville’s NBC affiliate owned by Gray Media, Inc., announced today the promotion of Emmy-winning meteorologist Bree Smith to Chief Meteorologist. Smith, who joined the WSMV4 First Alert Weather team in January 2026, assumes her new role today, following the retirement of longtime Chief Meteorologist Lisa Spencer.

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The 60th CMA Awards Bring Country’s Biggest Night to Bridgestone

Every November, the brightest names in country music converge on Lower Broadway, and in 2026 the occasion carries extra weight. The 60th annual CMA Awards land at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18, with a 7 p.m. listing on Ticketmaster. If you have ever wanted to be in the room when the genre hands out its highest honors, this is the year to start paying attention.

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Holy Toledo, What a Night: Riding With the King at the Ryman

We here at The Country Note love a good show, and we love a good cause even more. Last night at the Ryman was both. “Riding With the King: A Tribute to John Hiatt” for the 30th Annual Concert for Cumberland Heights. Holy Toledo, what a night. All those songs, all those stories, and every bit of it going to the John Hiatt Fund so kids and young adults can get real help when they need it.

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Nashville woman shares what she does to help cashiers. It earns her a compliment from a Trader Joe’s worker: ‘He had never had anybody do this’

‘I call it grocery store etiquette.’

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Former Brentwood Academy golfer becomes fourth-youngest PGA Tour winner

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Former Brentwood Academy golfer Blades Brown, 19, took home his first PGA Tour win in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, after beating Ben James in the World Wide Technology Championship on Nov. 8. Brown, who is 19 years, 5 months, and 18 days old, became the...

Brentwood, TN · 2d

Ultimate Classic Rock

New Order Announces 2027 US Concerts

They haven't played a stateside tour since 2023.

Austin, TX · 2d

Rolling Stone

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Garth Brooks Just Bought the Airwaves of Nashville’s Beloved Indie Radio Station

Garth Brooks is buying the radio frequency of Nashville’s longest-running independent radio station and plans to turn it into a country music channel. Lightning 100, which adheres to a AAA format and plays artists ranging from Tame Impala, Bleachers, and Fontaines D.C. to Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves, and the War on Drugs, entered into an agreement with Brooks’ own Sevens Network LLC, which will purchase the 100.1 frequency pending FCC approval. Garth Brooks Doesn't Let Oklahoma Forget Where He Came From in Rowdy Homecoming Lightning 100, which broadcasts as WRLT-FM, is set to move to 106.3 and 102.5HD3 once the deal is approved. For now, it will remain on the 100.1 frequency. This marks Brooks’ latest foray into the country radio market. In 2023, he launched his Big615 channel with free-internet-radio provider TuneIn. That partnership ended in September. The country singer, who has famously resisted streaming his catalog online, previously tried to circumvent the streamers by founding his own digital music service, GhostTunes, in 2014. That shuttered in 2017, and Brooks entered into an exclusive streaming deal with Amazon. “This is an opportunity to bring the entire family of Country Music together in one spot … the legends, the greats,

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Wide Open Country

Country Star Announces 2027 Nationwide Tour Weeks After Postponing Shows Due to Health

Travis Tritt had to cancel or postpone several shows last month as he dealt with a severe bout of pneumonia. But the 63-year-old "I'm Gonna Be Somebody" singer has bounced back in a big way. He is hitting the road for a nationwide tour next year. We have all the details below.

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Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 60 Years of the CMA Awards With Heartfelt Tribute to John Anderson

The Grand Ole Opry looked back on six decades of the CMA Awards with a special Nov. 8 show, 10 days before the milestone ceremony airs Nov. 18 on ABC. Lorrie Morgan, Vince Gill, Deana Carter, Jamey Johnson, Ricky Skaggs, Crystal Gayle, Mark Wills, Ketch Secor, and Molly Tuttle took the Opry House stage to salute past CMA winners.

Nashville, TN · 16h

Country Herald

Tennessee Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Nashville-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

WBBJ

West Tennessee bands win awards at Tennessee state band competitions

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Local West Tennessee bands competed in several competitions Saturday, including the Tennessee State Band competition and the 2026 Band Masters Championship. The Tennessee State Band competition was held at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna and at Independence High School in Thompson’s Station. The 2026...

Tennessee · 2d

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Carousel Club Coming to Nashville: New Private Club Will Combine Family Entertainment, Dining and Childcare

A massive new members-only private club is coming to Nashville, and it's designed to give parents and children something they don't often find in the same place: entertainment, dining, relaxation and quality family time. Carousel Club, a new concept from Nashville entrepreneurs Andrew and Molly Sohr, is planned for an...

Nashville, TN · 14h

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Nashville Symphony Marks 80th Anniversary With Ticket Deals for the 2026-27 Season

The Nashville Symphony has announced several ticket promotions for its 2026-27 season, including free tickets for first-time guests, discounted subscriptions and the return of $15 rush tickets.More Entertainment News. The special offers come as the Nashville Symphony celebrates its 80th anniversary and 20 years of Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Ticket promotions...

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Nashville Fans Can Crash the Opry Stage as Extras in Anne Wilson's New Movie

Nashvillians looking to land a role in a movie theater near them soon have their shot this weekend: the makers of My Jesus are calling on local residents to show up at the Grand Ole Opry on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 7 p.m. to serve as extras in a concert scene for the upcoming film inspired by singer Anne Wilson's life.

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Vet-owned business with Fort Campbell roots 'helping the brotherhood’ this Veterans Day

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As Middle Tennessee honors all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces this Veterans Day, one business with Fort Campbell ties will be in the Nashville parade hoping to push the mission of getting injured veterans help they need. “OP1VET” gets amputee, paraplegic, and ill-injured...

Nashville, TN · 19h

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