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Starting This Week: Macon Music and Mules Festival

Sep 25, 2023 at 10:17 pm by WGNS News

Shelbyville, TN - We are only days away from the start of what was once called Uncle Dave Macon Days, which gets underway later this week on Thursday. Now titled, “Macon.... Read More

MTSU Jazz Faculty Welcome New Colleague Sept. 28 to Swing into 2023-24 Jazz Artist Series

Sep 18, 2023 at 08:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University's School of Music will celebrate its own jazz greats Thursday, Sept. 28, when profe.... Read More

Uncle Dave Macon Days and American Mule and Music

Aug 28, 2023 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

Shelbyville, TN - The American Mule and Music Association and Uncle Dave Macon Days are teaming up for the 2023 Macon Music and Mules festival to be held September 28th t.... Read More

Arts Center of Cannon County Presents Bright Star

Aug 09, 2023 at 07:21 pm by WGNS News

WOODBURY, Tenn. –  The bluegrass musical BRIGHT STAR written by Steve Martin & Edie Brickell is set to open Friday, August 11th and runs through August 26th, at.... Read More

Rutherford County School Students to Perform at Sydney Opera House

Jul 07, 2023 at 08:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Aubry Redhair and Elexis Thepthongsay, students at Riverdale High School, have been selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Syd.... Read More

Preparations Underway for the 2023 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival that Starts Thursday

Jun 13, 2023 at 10:39 pm by WGNS Radio News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN – As the temperatures rise, so will the volume in neighboring Coffee County. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival gets into full swing on Thursday, Jun.... Read More

Jake Leg Stompers return to the Arts Center with Dust Bowl to Dance Hall: A Story of American Music

May 10, 2023 at 06:50 pm by WGNS News

WOODBURY, Tenn. – Dust Bowl to Dance Hall featuring the Jake Leg Stompers will perform at the award-winning Arts Center of Cannon County on May 26 & 27 at 7:30pm. T.... Read More

International Folkfest in Rutherford County June 4-11, 2023

Apr 25, 2023 at 09:37 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - The International Folkloric Society Planning Council has announced the arrival of musicians and dancers from Mexico, Poland, and France! The gro.... Read More

Free Musical Concert This Saturday Evening in Murfreesboro

Apr 18, 2023 at 10:06 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro is hosting a free concert this Saturday, April 22, 2023. The musical event will feature Pat Terry at 6:00PM. When si.... Read More

A Look Into the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra, Followed by the Examination of a New Ordinance that Bans the Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats in Smyrna, TN

Apr 14, 2023 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

ACTION LINE (First Half of the Show): WGNS' Scott Walker focuses on the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra with special guests including founder and original conductor Dr. Laure.... Read More

Rutherford County School students featured at Frist Museum

Mar 21, 2023 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County,  TN - The 2023 Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Art Show at the Frist Museum will feature some of the finest work created by students throughout the dis.... Read More

Gallagher Guitar Co. Celebrating 58th Birthday this May 2023

Mar 20, 2023 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Gallagher Guitar Co. was established in May of 1965 and continues to build some of the finest guitars in the world. The company is based in the Heart of Ten.... Read More

Offensive Musical Lyrics About Death, Sex, Drugs…Is Anyone Listening? Commentary by Dr. Burriss with MTSU

Mar 18, 2023 at 02:20 pm by WGNS News

In music, we often hear things that bother us in some way or another. But, does anyone truly pay attention to song lyrics? With today media commentary, here is MTSU Professor.... Read More

3-Students from Riverdale High School Recently Performed at Carnegie Hall

Mar 08, 2023 at 11:11 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Three students from Riverdale High School, Tawni Phakousonh, Madison Raney, and Elexis Thepthongsay, recently had an honor that most will never experience i.... Read More

Drummer Nussbaum sets the beat for MTSU’s Jacquet Jazz Festival April 1

Mar 06, 2023 at 10:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Renowned jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum will set the beat for MTSUSchool of Music students and faculty and area high scho.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro Announces Summer Concert Series Performers

Feb 15, 2023 at 09:43 pm by WGNS News

  (Murfreesboro, TN) Bands set to perform in the Main Street Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series on the Murfreesboro square have been announced with the first concer.... Read More

Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro Names New Main Stage Director and Director of Finance

Jan 31, 2023 at 08:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Center for the Arts announces Keri Boe as their new Mainstage Director and Jake Ingrassia as their Director of Finance effective February.... Read More

The Center for the Art's Presents "Rent"

Jan 26, 2023 at 09:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – RENT is set to open Friday, February 10, at The Center for the Arts. Based on Puccini’s beloved opera La Bohème, RENT follows the ups.... Read More

Celebrated comedian Henry Cho to perform In Murfreesboro

Jan 17, 2023 at 07:01 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) Henry Cho, known for his "clean comedy," will be performing two shows Friday, January 27 at The Walnut House in support of the Murfreesboro Kiwanis Foundati.... Read More

Lisa Marie Presley, Daughter of Elvis Presley, Dead at 54

Jan 12, 2023 at 08:33 pm by WGNS News

  UPDATED: Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter or Elvis Presley, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday when her body went into cardiac arrest. We now head to CBS News for.... Read More