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2017 was a big year! The Nashville Predators snagged the Western Conference Championships for the first time ever! Nashville’s population became so big in 2017, we surpassed Memphis and became the largest city in Tennessee.

While Nashville was busy growing and the Preds were busy dominating the ice, Lightning had special guests try to take over the station. A few of those artists were Margo Price, the band Bully, and Lake Street Dive. We had live in-studio performances from several outstanding artists like Vance Joy, Gallant, and ZZ Ward just to name a few. 

Carl Broemel performs 4th of July [video]

Carl Broemel, best known as the guitarist for My Morning Jacket, stopped by the OneRPM studios at Lightning 100 with the always lovely Nicole Atkins...

Pixies DJ Auditon

Lt. Dan gave the Pixies the chance to guest DJ the request hour ahead of their sold out show at Ryman Auditorium. Their DJ audition was...

Curtis Harding – On And On

Lt Dan Buckley here with my DJ pick for this week. It's new music from Curtis Harding. He's been a backup singer and writer for CeeLo Green and...

Rhiannon Giddens – Freedom Highway

Happy Wednesday. It's Keith Coes with today's DJ pick. It's the new tune from Rhiannon Giddens called "Freedom Highway" - the title track from her second solo album and...

Pixies – Bel Esprit

Lt Dan Buckley here with my DJ pick for this week. I'm gearing up for PIXIES at Ryman Auditorium this Friday and featuring another...

Alice Merton – No Roots

Lani Ford here, and today, my DJ pick comes from 23 year old German-British singer Alice Merton and her song "No Roots." Let us know what...

Jade Bird Performing Something American and Cathedral [Audio]

London native Jade Bird stopped by the OneRPM studios in anticipation of her sold out performance at The Bluebird Cafe. Jade performs "Something American"...

The Wild Reeds – Capable

Lani Ford here, and my DJ pick for this Friday is from The Wild Reeds! "Capable" is the lead track off their recent release...

Paul McDonald at Nashville Sunday Night on 9-11-17

Paul McDonald, a native of the creativity-conducive homeland of East Nashville, played a captivating, emotional set at Lightning 100’s Nashville Sunday Night. McDonald, who...

the615 – Episode: 255

This week on the615, Adam flies solo and introduces us to new tunes from Humming House, Margo Price, and Lucie Silvas. Be sure to...

Local Honey

Military. Workwear. Preppy. Punk. Runway to Runaway. From Riot GRRRRRL to girl-next-door. They've got you covered. Local Honey is a clothing store and full...

Drive-By Truckers – Ramon Casiano

Lt. Dan Buckley​ here with my first DJ pick of 2017! It's a great song called, "Ramon Casiano" from the Drive-By Truckers​ album American Band, released...

Molly Rocket – Too Late

Local artist of the week Molly Rocket is a Power Piano Pop Rock Party in a bottle. Composed of Wesleyan University Graduates Molly Rocket and...

John Legend – Darkness and Light (ft. Brittany Howard)

New year, new music! Jayson's first DJ pick of 2017 is "Darkness and Light", the title track to the latest from John Legend. This tune...

TAYLS – Pop Tart (Queer Boy Small Town)

Local artist of the week and East Nashville "supergroup" TAYLS is the solo breakout psych-pop project by vocalist/writer/multi-instrumentalist Taylor Cole of Chalaxy and Creature Comfort....

Half Christmas Beer Fest Video!

%CODE1% It was another festive year at Lightning 100’s 4th Annual Half Christmas Beer Fest presented by Hurry Back!  Special thanks to everyone who got...

Want to open up for Bon Jovi?

Dreams do come true! Submit your band for the chance to open up for Bon Jovi at Bridgestone Arena on February 18, 2017. Click...

Smart Objects – The Autumn Man

Hey gang, Adam here, thrilled to share the debut single by Smart Objects! "The Autumn Man" is angular and catchy pop/rock. Check it out here...

Gang Of Youths – Let Me Down Easy

Jayson's DJ Pick this week is from Australian indie rock group Gang of Youths. Their forthcoming album Go Father In Lightness comes out Oct. 13. Give their single...

Rubblebucket – If U C My Enemies

Lt Dan Buckley here with my DJ pick for this week. It's a new track from Rubblebucket. I've been a fan of this band since I...