American Songwriter

On This Day in 1965, a Massive Country Hit Inspired by Bill Monroe Became the Tennessee State Song

Sixty-one years ago today, a major country hit inspired by a Bill Monroe classic became a state song of Tennessee.
Yahoo

Tennessee could be first U.S. state to have a hip-hop song as its state song. Here's how

Could Tennessee have a new state song? Two lawmakers are looking to make just that happen. Tennessee State Rep. Antonio Parkinson and Tennessee State Sen. Raumesh Akbari, both representing Shelby ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1920, One Half of the Husband and Wife Songwriting Duo Behind the Tennessee State Song and Hits From Country’s First Female Superstar

One hundred six years ago today, one-half of the husband and wife duo who became the first full-time songwriters in Nashville ...
WREG

New Tennessee state song: West TN's Wayne Jerrolds performs “Tennessee, Tennessee” live

New Tennessee state song: West TN's Wayne Jerrolds performs “Tennessee, Tennessee” live.
Memphis Flyer

“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” to Be Celebrated As Tennessee’s Official Holiday Song

The holiday classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is now the official Holiday Song of Tennessee and its singer is set to be recognized next week. The song was officially designated as a state ...
Yahoo

'Tennessee Waltz' has bluegrass connection

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everyone knows the song “Tennessee Waltz.” In the past 75 years, it’s been recorded more than 500 times and has sold around 14 ...