![en Fuller and Carrie Underwood, 'If It Was Up to Me': Story Behind the Song [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.everythingnash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ben-fuller-carrie-underwood-terry-wyatt-150x150.jpg)
Ben Fuller recently released a song, “If It Was Up To Me,” featuring Carrie Underwood. Fuller, a former addict, wrote the song three and a half years ago, inspired by thinking about how much his life ahd been transformed. The song was already written when Fuller invited Underwood to join him on the song, after Fuller met Underwood’s husband,…
Sean Dietrich’s Over Yonder book is out. The novel, Dietrich’s fourth, is his way of bringing joy and light into a world that can often feel dark and dismal. “I’ve always loved novels,” Dietrich tells Everything Nash. “I dropped out of school when I was in the seventh grade. My dad died when I was 11. I tried going…
Alexandra Kay is about to have a big single at radio. The singer-songwriter recently announced that “Straight For The Heart,” from her forthcoming Second Wind album, is her first official single, after singing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville earlier this year. “Straight For The Heart” is one of only two songs that Kay did not write for the record, with…
![John Tesh Talks About His New Album, 'SPORTS,' And His Deep Love of Nashville [Exclusive]](https://www.everythingnash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/john-tesh-150x150.jpg)
John Tesh is back to making music. The multi-talented star just released SPORTS, an instrumental album of 11 original songs inspired by some of the most iconic moments in sports, like the Tour de France, Ironman, Olympics and more. The record also includes two versions of his “Roundball Rock” song, which is returning as the theme of the NBA…
![Benjamin Hightower Talks 'America's Got Talent' Ahead of Live Auditions [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.everythingnash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/benjamin-hightower-nbc-trae-patton-150x150.jpg)
Benjamin Hightower made it to the Quarterfinals on America’s Got Talent. The Tennessee native competed earlier in the season by singing a cover of Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club,” earning a resounding yes from all four judges. Hightower’s story is even more unique because he left a successful career in the military to become an artist. After completing four…
Marcus Hummon is the songwriter behind some of country music’s biggest hits, including Rascal Flatts‘ “Bless the Broken Road,” The Chicks’ “Ready to Run” and “Cowboy Take Me Away” and more. Hummon also wrote Sara Evans‘ “Born to Fly,” a No. 1 hit for Evans, and the title track of her third studio album. Hummon just released Songs for…
![JD Shelburne Talks Grand Ole Opry Debut: 'It Takes Your Breath Away' [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.everythingnash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jd-shelburne-opry-kevin-bell-150x150.jpg)
JD Shelburne made his long-awaited Grand Ole Opry debut last month, fulfilling a dream he held for a long, long time. For Shelburne, stepping into the circle was in many ways a full-circle moment for Shelburne, who dreamt about that moment for years. “It was a long time coming for me,” Shelburne tells Everything Nash. “I’ve been in this…
![The Bacon Brothers Talk Return to Nashville As Part Of Their Freestanding Tour [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.everythingnash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bacon-brothers-jacob-blinkenstaff-150x150.jpg)
The Bacon Brothers are returning for a performance in Nashville, this time at the Polk Theater, as part of their Freestanding Tour. The duo, made up of siblings Michael and Kevin Bacon, will perform on Saturday, August 9 in the downtown Nashville venue. Michael has a lengthy history in Nashville, dating back to 1972, when he married his wife,…
![Scotty Hasting Talks 'Scars,' New Music, And the Power of Hope [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.everythingnash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/scotty-hasting-black-river-150x150.jpg)
Scotty Hasting is back with new music. The Purple Heart recipient just released “Scars,” a powerful song that he wrote with Daniel Ethridge and Cole Phillips. “It actually came from a conversation that I had with the two guys that I wrote that song,” Hasting tells Everything Nash.. “We were sitting in the room, and I was like, ‘Man,…
![Colin Stough Wants Fans to Say Hello, Calls Out Artists Who Disagree [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.everythingnash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/colin-stough-david-bradley-1-150x150.jpg)
Colin Stough quickly rose to fame by appearing on Season 21 of American Idol in 2023. After coming in third on the TV show, Stough moved to Nashville to pursue a music career. “When I first came to town, I was hanging out with a lot of artists,” Stough recalls to Everything Nash. “And a lot of those artists,…
