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CMA Live Stream Of Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees

March 28, 2016 Leave a comment

Watch here for the CMA Live Stream of The Country Music hall Of Fame Inductees Announcement

Host of the CMA Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees 2016 Brenda Lee Photo by: Ashley Hylbert

Photo by: Ashley Hylbert 2014

Tuesday March 29th at 10 a.m. central time, the CMA Live Stream of The Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees announcement will air right here on Nashville Rocks®! Grab your friends and find out who the inductees are to this legendary hall of fame. Host, Brenda Lee, will announce in several categories:

Veterans Era Artist
Modern Era Artist
Non-Performer

The Class of 2016 marks the 56th group of Country Music legends to be inducted into the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame, which was created in 1961 by the Country Music Association.

For more information visit CMA World.

Alecia Stringer’s Music Fun Studio – Piano Lessons

February 16, 2016 Leave a comment

Alecia Stringer’s Music Fun Studio

I had the opportunity to sit down with one of Nashville’s great piano teachers, Alecia Stringer’s Music Fun Studio and talk about raising a child up with piano lessons versus not. There are many benefits to piano lessons for both boys and girls from just the experience and confidence level to excelling in math and other areas in their lives. Find out more about these benefits.

Honeyboy and Boots on The Nashville Rocks Podcast Episode 12

January 14, 2016 Leave a comment

The Nashville Rocks Podcast Episode 12 with Duo Honeyboy and Boots

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Honeyboy and Boots is the featured guest on this the 12th episode of The Nashville Rocks Podcast with Jason Coleman. They share how Boots got into stomping to add a special dynamic to their music. They share tracks from Waiting On A Song, Waiting on a Song and The Ballad of Vinnie C. Plus, we have a special track recorded live in the Nashville Rocks Studios, We Played On FREE in the Nashville Rocks store. And we talk about their debut CD that will possibly re-release called Mississippi Duo.You can download The Nashville Rocks Studios track of We Played On FREE here.

Celebrate independent music on this 12th episode of The Nashville Rocks Podcast with Jason Coleman.

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Kayla Calabrese on The Nashville Rocks Podcast Episode 11

September 26, 2015 Leave a comment

The Nashville Rocks Podcast Episode 11 with Singer Songwriter Kayla Calabrese

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Kayla Calabrese is the featured guest on this the 11th episode of The Nashville Rocks Podcast with Jason Coleman. Kayla hails from New Jersey, but is now a Nashville, TN resident and making waves in the industry. She has a new EP launching now on iTunes and other outlets. She’s written and been produced by Kent Wells and has cowritten with and been courted by some of Nashville’s finest writers. Now releasing her single, GIVE, Kayla shares three tracks with us including her single and talks about how she got such a great start in the business.

Celebrate independent music on this 11th episode of The Nashville Rocks Podcast with Jason Coleman.

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TUCKER on The Nashville Rocks Podcast Episode 10

September 9, 2015 One comment so far

The Nashville Rocks Podcast Episode 10 with Country Performing Artist TUCKER

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TUCKER is my guest in the 10th episode of The Nashville Rocks Podcast. This country performing artist brought 3 tracks of his new EP release. He played with Eric Durrance on the Jason Aldean (2008 CMT Tour), Jimmy Wayne, James Otto, Ashley Cleveland, Guy Penrod, Rick Derringer, Michael Peterson and more. Now It’s HIS TURN! Tucker shares his songwriting, being a car guy and relationships as well as networking and how to make a decision on what gigs to take when you can in this episode.

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Derek Ryan

August 21, 2015 Leave a comment

Derek Ryan and a Cuppuccino

Sitting down with Derek Line inside a Belmont area coffee shop (Bongo Java), I learn about his ability to create and mix at will in his own bedroom as well as collaborations with other artists through the digital ether.

Nashville Rocks: So the Glass EP. Did you cut it here in town or by yourself? Are you an engineer?

Derek Ryan: That one was completed done in my bedroom apartment studio. It was pretty awesome. I played all the guitar parts and the vocals I collaborated with some friends and we did some production and arranging. The drummer went to his house and recorded the drums, the bassist went to his house and recorded the bass. They sent it all to me. I recorded my parts and got to Read more →