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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. 

Wild Belle – Untamed Heart

Lani Ford on board and my DJ pick today comes from right here in Nashville. It's Wild Belle "Untamed Heart". You can hear it on Lightning...

Darrin Bradbury – Full Set Live at Nashville Sunday Night

Darrin Bradbury is a modern folk satirical songwriter based in East Nashville. He opened for Elizabeth Cook at Nashville Sunday Night on May 7,...

The New Respects perform “Something To Believe In” [video]

Nashville natives, The New Respects just released "Something To Believe In" off their upcoming sophomore album on Capitol CMG.  The group can be described as...

the615 – Episode: 253

This week on Nashville's premier local music show, Adam and Hammel introduce us to the Lightning 100 local artist of the week Allen Thompson...

Indie Underground Hour (7/10/17)

On the latest Indie Underground Hour, Doyle from Grimey's spins his favorites from the week, highlighting new singles from Waxahatchee and DBFC. Also featured...

The Cunning – Run Through The Desert

Local artist of the week The Cunning are an eclectic pop/rock band hailing from nearly every corner of the globe and led by frontman Sean Cunningham....

Gizmodrome – Amaka Pipa

Hey, it’s Keith with my DJ pick of the week from Gizmodrome, a rock supergroup formed in Italy earlier this year. The four-piece band consists of Police drummer Stewart Copeland, Level 42 bassist Mark...

Allen Thompson Band – Long Time Thinkin’

Local artist of the week The Allen Thompson Band is made up of Allen Thompson, Grayson Downs, Clint Maine, Ray Dunham and Chad Stuible....

Best Discoveries of SXSW 2017

We're back and (mostly) recovered from our time in Austin, Texas for SXSW 2017. We saw bands and artists galore from hip hop to...

Live On The Green Fest featuring Future Islands, LP, Elliot Root,...

It's time for the Live On The Green weekend to kick off with some of our favorite local and national artists.  Hope you had...

Grizzly Bear – Mourning Sound

Lt Dan Buckley here with my DJ pick for this week. We've waited five long years for new music from Brooklyn indie rockers Grizzly Bear. Their...

Elliston Place Block Party Photo Booth

Thanks to everyone who helped us rock the block at Lightning 100's Elliston Place Block Party!  Download your image from Lightning 100’s photo booth...

Robert Ellis – California

Happy Friday! Lani Ford here and it's my day for a DJ pick on Lightning 100! You know I love sad songs, and when...

PONCÉ – Surrender The Night

Local artist of the week PONCÉ is a dynamic pop rock duo based in Nashville consisting of twin brothers Carson and Michael Poncé. The...

Matthew Logan Vasquez – Same

Lt Dan Buckley here with my DJ pick for this week. It's new music from Matthew Logan Vasquez of Delta Spirit and Middle Brother. He's currently touring in support...

Rayland Baxter covers Bob Dylan’s To Ramona [video]

Did you miss Dylan Fest at The Ryman last month? We've got you covered. Check out this video of Nashville songsmith Rayland Baxter performing...

Arcade Fire – I Give You Power

Hey there, it's Keith with my DJ pick of the week from Montreal-based band Arcade Fire. They recruited soul legend and civil rights activist Mavis Staples to...

The Aquaducks – Rewind

Our friends in The Aquaducks debut the studio version of "Rewind", previous released on Live at The Beast.  Local artist of the week The Aquaducks...

Writers Night Photos (7/26/17)

Each week, Lightning 100 discovers a whole slue of new singer-songwriters at The Family Wash.  Sign ups start every Wednesday at 6pm and music...

Big Surr – At The Bi-Rite

In the center of landlocked Tennessee there is a basin at the bottom of which sits Nashville, where humidity settles in on the city...