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Can you remember when the hit tv show Nashville premiered on ABC in 2012, I know that’s a long time ago to remember, but that was also the same year Ed Sheeran came by the studio to do a live show for us before selling out the Ryman later that night. 

Back in 2012, not only did Nashville hold the first Grammy nomination concert away from Los Angeles, but Lightning’s own Moon Taxi released the album Cabaret and played a couple tracks in the studio. 

The Lumineers perform Slow It Down at Hangout Music Fest [video]

We ran into The Lumineers backstage at Hangout Music Fest and grabbed them before their interview with Sirius Radio(FM rules!).  We did a quick...

Joe Robinson performs insane guitar solo at Nashville Shreds [video]

Smokin' Joe Robinson joins us for the first edition of King Jewelers' Nashville Shreds.  Joe shows us what he can do with a Rock Royalty...

Langhorne Slim & The Law – The Way We Move

There is nothing like the challenges and camaraderie of the road to inspire a songwriter who thrives upon the emotional energy and exhilaration only...

Josh Doyle – Solarstorms

There’s no escaping it, Josh Doyle was destined to be a world-class singer songwriter. Before he was even old enough to drive, the UK...

Artist of the Week: Courtney Jaye

Courtney Jaye is the Local Artist of the Week and we will be featuring her song "Morning" in heavy rotation.  Watch a live in-studio...

Hangout Music Festival Lineup 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers | Dave Matthews Band  Jack White | String Cheese Incident | Wilco M. Ward | The Flaming Lips perform Dark Side of the Moon |...

Walk the Moon performing Anna Sun and Tightrope [video]

We were excited to get Walk the Moon into the studio for an interview and performance before their show at Mercy Lounge.  The guys...

Todd Snider performs Stuck on the Corner [video]

Todd Snider performs "Stuck On the Corner" for Lightning 100's 615 Day. https://www.lightning100.com Filmed by Brian Waters and Natalie Ashker Recorded at Marathon Recorders %CODE1%

The Whigs performs Couple of Kids and Waiting [video]

The Whigs perform "Couple of Kids" and "Waiting" live at Lightning 100.  Check out their new album Enjoy the Company.  Any other tracks you...

The Weeks performs Brother in the Night at Bonnaroo [video]

Recently transplanted Nashville band The Weeks perform a backstage performance at Bonnaroo.  The Weeks debut a new track for us entitled "Brother in the...

Great Peacock – Take Me To the Mountain

Lightning 100 debuts "Take Me to the Mountain" by Great Peacock on 100.1 FM.  Andrew Nelson and Blount Floyd make music enriched by their...

Chuck Mead performs Out On the Natchez Trail and Girl on...

Nashville's own Chuck Mead visits the WRLT studio to perform "Out On the Natchez Trail" and "Girl on the Billboard". Filmed and Edited by Brian...

Jessie Baylin performs Little Sparks and Hurry Hurry live at Grimey’s...

Local artist Jessie Baylin stopped by the Lightning 100 studio after performing at Nashville Sunday Night.  Jessie Baylin just released her debut album, "Little...

Roots of Rebellion win Music City Mayhem 2012!

Lightning 100 had a record-breaking submission count this year for Music City Mayhem. Some well deserving bands made it to the final 4...

Wild Cub performs Thunder Clatter at Bonnaroo [video]

Wild Cub performs a new track off their upcoming album Youth at Bonnaroo. Check out this performances of the song "Thunder Clatter" backstage at...

Justin Townes Earle performs Look the Other Way and Nothing Ever...

Justin Townes Earle stopped by the studio to record an episode of Music Business Radio.  He showed up a little early so we got...

Keane performing “Silenced by the Night” and “Somewhere Only We Know”

Back in June, Keane stopped in at Marathon Music Works for an excellent performance that was unfortunately cut short when a transformer blew down...

Cherub performing “Doses and Mimosas” on a golf cart at Bonnaroo

Would you ever expected the band Cherub to go rouge at a festival and steal a golf cart!  Well, they technique didn't steal it,...

Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup

Radiohead | Red Hot Chili Peppers | Phish | Bon Iver The Beach Boys (featuring Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks) The Avett Brothers | The Shins | Foster the People...

Alyssa Bonagura – I Make My Own Sunshine

Alyssa has performed around the world, opening for the likes of Ringo Starr, The Who, Jason Mraz, Mike Posner and Paramore. Already a seasoned...