Marcus K. Dowling
Nashville Country Music Reporter at The Tennessean
Iconoclastic Polymath. Nashville Country Music Reporter, @Tennessean. [email protected]
Articles
-
4 days ago |
tennessean.com | Marcus K. Dowling
Five decades into their legendary careers, the Sugarhill Gang performed at Nashville's AB Hillsboro Village, also discussed their legacy's power. The Sugarhill Gang, pioneers of hip-hop, performed in Nashville, showcasing rap's evolution from party music to a dominant genre. Master Gee, a member of the group, discussed the organic growth of hip-hop from street culture to a global phenomenon. The group emphasized the storytelling aspect of rap and its influence on various aspects of modern culture.
-
4 days ago |
yahoo.com | Marcus K. Dowling
Hip-hop legends of "Rapper's Delight" fame, the Sugarhill Gang, performed at Nashville's intimate AB Hillsboro Village venue. The still touring touring quartet is four decades removed from an era wherein their songs — including "Apache" and "8th Wonder" — evolved rap from disco and R&B-adjacent party music to burgeoning into a pop-dominant genre of its own regard. Thus, while performing live on May 9, they did used their rap lyrics to lead the throng of revelers in a call and response.
-
4 days ago |
yahoo.com | Marcus K. Dowling
Texas native Johnny Rodriguez, a Mexican-American country artist whose soulful tenor expanded the breadth of the genre's reach and global popularity, died at 73 on May 9, 2025. The Academy of Country Music award-winner opened his career with over a dozen consecutive top-10 country hits between 1973 and 1977.
-
4 days ago |
tennessean.com | Marcus K. Dowling
'70s era Mexican-American country favorite Johnny Rodriguez, renowned for "You Always Come Back To Hurting Me," died on May 9, 2025. Country Tejano artist Johnny Rodriguez died at age 73. Rodriguez achieved multiple No. 1 country hits in the 1970s. Rodriguez received numerous awards and accolades, including inductions into multiple halls of fame.
-
5 days ago |
usatoday.com | Marcus K. Dowling |Melonee Hurt
The 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards highlighted many generations of mainstream artists who have honored the tradition of extending the genre's legacy of female superstardom, from Patsy Cline to Lainey Wilson. The most profound moment in this lineage could be represented by the song "Trailblazer," a collaboration by Wilson – 2024 and 2025 ACM entertainer of the year – alongside the ACM's most award-winning artist, Miranda Lambert, and the event's 17-time host, Reba McEntire.
Journalists covering the same region
Blake Alsup
Editor at Post and Courier York County
Blake Alsup primarily covers news in northern Mississippi, particularly around the area of Tupelo, Mississippi, United States and surrounding regions.
Dennis Seid
Business Editor at Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
Dennis Seid primarily covers news in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States and surrounding areas.
Judy Rybak
Producer, 48 Hours at CBS News
Judy Rybak primarily covers news in various locations across Texas and Georgia, including Houston and surrounding areas.
Sarah Gilliland
Travel Writer and Editor at Freelance
Sarah Gilliland primarily covers news in Alabama, United States, including cities like Montgomery and surrounding areas.
Patrice Clark
General Assignment Reporter and Weekend Anchor at WLBT-TV (Jackson, MS)
General Assignment Reporter and Weekend Anchor at WDBD-TV (Jackson, MS)
Patrice Clark primarily covers news in Mississippi, United States, including areas around Jackson and Vicksburg.
Try JournoFinder For Free
Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.
Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →Coverage map
X (formerly Twitter)
- Followers
- 9K
- Tweets
- 142K
- DMs Open
- Yes
.@CountryMusic Fest adds Tucker Wetmore, @carlypearce, @realmarcusking, more to @NissanStadium events My latest for the @Tennessean. https://t.co/SuvxGIOhGc
For the @Tennessean, Nashville country veterans @LOCASHmusic and I discussed their No. 1 hit "Hometown Home," new album "Bet The Farm," plus their latest, independent-minded career chapter. https://t.co/gHhxb2WvKk
Many thanks to @npratc's @scottdetrow for having me on to discuss @blakeshelton's 30th chart-topper "Texas," as well as his new album "For Recreational Use Only." https://t.co/gOoHjySyB0 https://t.co/oxDLCS1agR