Melonee Hurt is a Growth & Development Reporter for the Tennessean, focusing on local news and events in Nashville, Tennessee. With her work also appearing in the Knoxville News Sentinel and USA TODAY, Melonee covers a wide range of topics including music, entertainment, and community initiatives.
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Melonee's coverage predominantly focuses on local entertainment news, particularly music and concerts in Nashville. She frequently covers events, press releases, and private sector announcements related to the music industry.
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By: Melonee Hurt
For the Story Behind the Song, NSAI's Bart Herbison talks with British songwriter Tony Macaulay about his hit "Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes."
By: Melonee Hurt
Jason Isbell is embarking on a run of solo shows in 2025 and is set to do four dates at Nashville's newest venue The Pinnacle.
Nashville rockers Luna Halo have reunited to record new music years after disbanding. Their EP is being released Oct. 25.
Special to feature performances by Brittney Spencer, Chris Janson, Clay Aiken, Jonathan McReynolds and Tyler Hubbard Nashville Tennessean
By: Melonee Hurt
Songwriters Steve O'Brien and Bill LaBounty co-wrote the song "Rock My World (Little Country Girl)" recorded by Brooks & Dunn. Here's the story behind it.
By: Melonee Hurt
Dancer and choreographer Derek Hough is set to bring his "Dance for the Holidays" show to the Ryman Auditorium. He and wife Hayley will dance together after she almost died.
By: Melonee Hurt
Rock band Linkin Park announced a massive world tour in 2025 and will make a Nashville stop at Bridgestone Arena on Aug. 21, 2025.
By: Marcus K. Dowling
More country and pop superstars are up for CMA Awards than ever, so we predicted a few winners before Country Music's Biggest Night on Nov. 20.
By: Melonee Hurt
SESAC, one of Nashville's performance rights organizations, held its annual awards event Sun. Nov. 20 to honor top songs, songwriters and publishers for 2024
By: Marcus K. Dowling, Melonee Hurt
More country and pop superstars are up for CMA Awards than ever, so we predicted a few winners before country music's biggest night on Nov. 20.
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