The Boot

NPR's A Martinez talks with The Tennessean's country music reporter Audrey Gibbs about the highlights from Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards.

We usually associate twangy voices with our favorite country singers. Now researchers from Indiana University found that twangy voices do project better over noise.

Announcement of the Christmas Blues at the Dixie concert featuring Louisiana musicians, hosted by Clay LeBlanc, with event details, sponsors, and ticket information.

Doug Duffey and BADD took top honors at the 2025 Ouachita River Blues Challenge. The Monroe-based group competed in the solo/duo category and will advance to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Their win adds another milestone to Duffey's celebrated Louisiana blues career.

Winners of the local Blues Challenge advance to the Internation Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee

The youth band is comprised of local teen musicians studying at the Fort Sumner music school.

The third annual John Brown Sr. Memorial Scholarship Band concert returns to Ruston on October 25, featuring Yacht Rock favorites and raising funds for local student musicians.

D.J. Grissom captivated the audience at the 2025 Ouachita River Blues Society (ORBS) Blues Challenge. By day a dedicated mail carrier, by night a passionate blues artist, Grissom charmed the crowd with his raw talent on guitar and heartfelt vocal performance.

Local Bands and artists will be featured in Alley Park on Friday October 24.

The 'Road to Memphis' event will be held Sunday, September 28 at the Krewe of Janus Float Den