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In 2016 the Belcourt Theater finally reopened after going through major renovations and the band Coast Modern played Lightning’s Nashville Sunday Night. 

 

In the year 2016, Drake’s album Views sold over 4 million copies, well that same year Local Natives, Shovels and Rope, and Oh Wonder were among some of the artists that came to perform live in studio.

Switchfoot – Float

Lt. Dan here with my ‪#‎L100DJPick‬ of the week from Switchfoot! Let us know what you think of their new track "Float." Brought to...

Clear Plastic Masks perform Buffalo & My Friend, the Liar live...

Clear Plastic Masks join Lt. Dan in OneRPM studio to perform "Buffalo" and "My Friend, the Liar." The band talks about their show at...

Warpaint – New Song

Hey there, it's Keith with my DJ Pick of the Week. I chose the new single from Warpaint appropriately titled "New Song". It’s been two...

Music City Salutes Photo Booth

Thank you Nashville for making Lightning 100's Music City Salutes a huge success! From radio call-ins to online donations to attending our benefit show at Marathon...

Barns Courtney – Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night on 8/7/16

This Nashville Sunday Night was a treat for our listeners and audience at 3rd and Lindsley. Barns Courtney put on a phenomenal show full...

Mr. Steve – Read to Be Ready [Early Birds]

Mr. Steve has partnered up with Crissy Haslam, The First Lady of TN to help with her summer reading program "Read to Be Ready"!...

Mating Ritual – I Can’t Dance

Good morning! Adam here, imploring you to check out "I Can't Dance" by Mating Ritual as I have made it one of my #L100DJPicks! You into it? Mating...

Elise Davis – Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night on 9/11/16

This Nashville Sunday Night was a culmination of years of hard work. Arkansas native, Elise Davis, celebrated the release of her album and invited...

Zac Cannella performs Byrne and Kenmore [video]

Zac Cannella performs "Byrne and Kenmore" live on Lightning 100 powered by ONErpm! Plug your music into something smarter with ONErpm, a global leader in...

Meet the Mayhem: Get To Know the Artists 2016!

Lightning 100’s eighth annual Music City Mayhem Competition is happening now! We’ve narrowed it down to 32 finalists—not an easy task with over 300...

Bloc Party at Cannery Ballroom

Bloc Party photography by Nick Zimmer, Nossi College of Art.

Allison Leah Performs Love Song [Video]

Allison Leah gives a soft and beautiful performance of her original, "Love Song" live in studio. She is a rising and aspiring singer/songwriter from...

Michael Logen – Ready Or Not

Local artist of the week Michael Logen's sophomore album New Medicine serves as an articulate examination of the inner-workings of the human mind and heart on a...

Devendra Banhart – Fancy Man

Let's add some whimsy to this Monday! I'm Adam- it's my special day, and I implore you to check out Devendra Banhart's "Fancy Man,"...

Reservations with Brandon Frohne

On our final episode of Reservations, we welcome Brandon Frohne of Holler & Dash aka "Cheffie". Holler & Dash opens later this month in Brentwood...

Sam Lewis performs Everything’s Going to Be Different and Virginia Avenue...

Sam Lewis moved to Nashville via Knoxville with dreams of playing with the best songwriters in music. Seven years later, he is able to...

Bon Iver – 33 God

Adam here with my DJ pick for you on this fantastic Monday! The ever so famous indie folk musician Bon Iver has a new single called "33...

Join the TEAM! Help Lightning 100 provide clean drinking water to...

Save a Drink with Blood:Water Mission %CODE1% This Lent we want to provide clean drinking water to 3,750 people – that’s 3,750 moms, dads, and kids...

Ziggy Marley – Amen

Ana Lee here with my Dj pick of the week Ziggy Marley and the song is Amen from his album "Ziggy Marley." You can...

Travis Meadows – Full Set at Nashville Sunday Night on 9/25/16

Travis Meadows is overwhelmingly recognized by top recording artists as a true songwriter. His long list of cuts including country music icons and rockers...