On July 16, 1964, Connie Smith stepped into the studio for the first time and recorded her record-breaking debut single.

She called it nicking.

Jorja Smith is back with a new club-ready album this summer. Today, July 2, the British singer shared a new song, "Alive" featuring Wizkid. It's the lead single from her forthcoming 12-track album, ...

Sam Smith has announced their fifth album ‘Hazel Eyes’ and shared its romantic new single ‘My Guy’ – check it out below. The singer-songwriter will release the new record and the follow-up to 2023’s ...

Sam Smith has announced the release of their fifth album “Hazel Eyes,” releasing on August 21 via Capitol Records. Smith co-produced “Hazel Eyes” with Simon Aldred and David Odlum, touting 12 songs ...

"I have deepened myself as an artist through the making of this album," the 34-year-old said. By Sophie Williams Romance and New York City serve as the twin muses behind Hazel Eyes, Sam Smith‘s newly ...

From Drake to Slayyyter to HELP!(2), our editorial staff's favorite LPs from the first half of the year. One thing you have to say about 2026 through its first six months is that it’s seen its fair ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The community came together as the Bessie Smith Cultural Center hosted the 2026 Big 9 Music Fest. The free event celebrated the legacy and culture of Chattanooga’s Historic ...

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The U.S. Forest Service announced the Virginia Creeper Trail will open March 31, 2027; citing safety concerns, construction delays for extended timeline. Early voting begins Friday in Tennessee Early ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) People from across the Chattanooga area came together today at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center for a forum focused on faith, dialogue, and unity within the community.

The Rolling Stones' new album Foreign Tongues is to feature appearances from former Beatles bass player Sir Paul McCartney and The Cure frontman Robert Smith. The record follows 2023's Hackney ...