This dichotomy helped me come to an interesting realization. Essentially, that in the modern era of music, we have eliminated the vast majority of genres.

Each one had its own unique silhouette, often created by the marquee sign jutting out from the front of the building.

“Where there’s still joy in simple things, this is Where My Heart Sings” echoes the last line in the song that will define the Branson...

I first became involved in Branson politics in the year 2016. Being a history major, I always had a love of civics, but it wasn’t until I...

The sound of Branson is ancient and can be traced to the Scottish Highlands with a fiddle and a bow.

Tim went on to say in our recent conversation that what further distinguishes mountain music from bluegrass is the way he is picking his banjo in these covers ...

While I’ve spent many years writing stories and songs myself, in adulthood I have found the medium that best expresses my artistic persona. I call it civic art.

While these days are technically designated for that particular year, our Song of Hope organization has taken great care not to overlap days so that we can celebrate these entertainers every year on their special date or honorary week.

However, when you talk about stars, it wasn’t the ones in the sky but instead the superstars on our stages that changed the trajectory of this town forever.

So it begs the question, shouldn’t our native section of the Ozarks claim this particular type of cultural expression as our own?

I’ve always felt a special kinship to Terry and his wife Dede. We share a deep love of American nostalgia that we never fail to reminisce upon...