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Nashville’s Up and Coming Talent Pop singer-songwriter musician, Kim Bowen just released his debut EP, California.  With his catchy melodies and great hooks, Bowen’s music has a genuine appeal that relates to a variety of listeners.  Having been to a few of Bowen’s shows in Nashville, FranklinIS.com was honored to have an e-interview with Bowen. [...]

5 Random Questions with David Dewese David Dewese, musician, singer-songwriter, web designer and fashion designer is a native Texan and Nashville favorite.   Dewese moved to Nashville, post-college to avoid getting a “real job.”  He has played his guitar across the US, sung songs on most continents and released 11 albums as a solo artist or [...]

In May 2010, Luci Lampe released Latin infused, melodic pop-driven hooks in her debut EP, “Live it Up.”  Drawing on her Peruvian roots, Pop singer/songwriter Luci  offers an original sound of pop, latin, funk and R&B.  Click here to download “Live it Up” for free. Beginning in her childhood years, music was an integral part [...]

By Caroline Graham Riding through the mountains of Greece, around midnight I had my first encounter with the unique sound that is Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors.  My companion disrupted my peace, jammed her earbud in my ear, and said, “You’ve got to hear this guy.”  Initial irritation subsided as I relaxed into the folksy [...]

For the past five years, Kellogg & the Sixers have toured non-stop, some years clocking in close to 300 shows.  They’ve shared the stage with such notable and diverse artists as Guster, James Brown, Jason Mraz, Kathleen Edwards, Carbon Leaf, Mike Doughty, Josh Ritter, George Thorogood, Hanson, and Pat McGee Band.  In addition, the band [...]

Interview by Harry Chapman Story compiled by Brandy Blanton Publisher’s Note: It was exactly five years ago that we sat down with Michael W. Smith for our premiere issue. How nostalgic that as we celebrate our fifth anniversary and the holiday season, we visit with Michael to talk about his new project, “It’s A Wonderful [...]

John Carter Cash just recently finished both writing his mother’s biography, Anchored in Love: An Intimate Portrait of June Carter Cash (Thomas Nelson), and producing a new CD, Anchored In Love: A Tribute to June Carter Cash (Dualtone Music Group). We are honored that Cash still had the energy and enthusiasm to go a few [...]

A year after the release of his most recent album, The World We Live In, FranklinIs checked in with singer/songwriter Radney Foster to get his take on our Five Random Questions… FI: What subject do you ‘Google’ the most? Radney: Vintage guitars and wine FI: If you could swap glasses with anyone, who would it [...]

Recently, we had an e-chat with up-and-coming local band Flair. Andrea Davis, Flair’s lead singer, took some time to break it all down and give FI the skinny on the music, the band, upcming shows and, of course, a few random q’s we had for her! So sit back and check out one of this region’s [...]

Recently, we had an e-chat with Marty Roe of Diamond Rio, the Country super-band who debuted 15 years ago with the #1 single, “Meet in the Middle.” Since blasting into country music, Diamond Rio has achieved gold or platinum sales with each of their studio albums, racked up 13 Grammy nominations, 15 consecutive Country Music [...]

Recently, we had an e-chat with Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay, the Christian mega-band which has sustained a successful career since it emerged in 1995 nationally with the release of its self-titled album that went triple platinum. Haseltine, the lead vocalist, lives near downtown Franklin and says he enjoys spending time in and around [...]

Recently, we had an e-chat with Wynonna Judd, who grew up in Williamson County, Tenn., and first gained fame as part of one of the most successful musical duos of all time, The Judds, selling more than 20 million records. It’s no secret that Wynonna holds multiple gold, platinum and multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA in excess of [...]