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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. 

Shelly Fairchild – Full Set Live at Nashville Sunday Night

Originally writing and performing country music, Shelly Fairchild's latest album, Buffalo explores blues territory.  Reaching towards her southern Mississippi roots, Fairchild's music is soulful...

Vanessa Carlton – Full Set Live at Nashville Sunday Night

As Vanessa walked on stage, there was a lingering question in the air, “Will she or will she not play ‘A Thousand Miles.’ And...

Sweet Spirit – The Power

Jayson here with my latest DJ pick from the Austin based nine-piece band Sweet Spirit. Their sophomore LP St. Mojo comes out on April 7 on Austin label Nine Mile...

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...

Dead Man Winter – Destroyer

Ana Lee here with my Lightning 100 DJ pick from Dead Man Winter- the new project from Dave Simonett. Simonett sings, plays guitar and writes...

Theo Katzman – Hard Work

Happy Monday from me, Adam! If you've heard the name Theo Katzman recently, you probably know him as the singing drummer and guitarist in the...

Staycation with Mr. Steve 2017 [photos]

Lightning 100 and Mr. Steve, The Music Man from The Early Birds partnered once again this year for Staycation with Mr. Steve, sponsored by...

All Them Witches – Alabaster

Ana Lee here with my DJ pick this week from Nashville's own All Them Witches. Heavy, heady and hypnotic, All Them Witches concoct a powerful and potent psychedelic...

The Shelters Perform “Gold” and “Dandelion Ridge” Live

The Shelters stopped by the Lightning 100 studio to perform acoustic renditions of their songs "Gold" and "Dandelion Ridge" off of their self-titled debut...

Cage The Elephant – Aberdeen Unpeeled Exclusive

Upon their Unpeeled release this Friday, Cage The Elephant has shared an exclusive video for their song "Aberdeen." Watch the video below and pre-order your...

Allen Thompson Band – Brace Yourself

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

Josh Ritter Performs “Oh Lord, Pt. 3” and “Thunderbolt’s Goodnight” [AUDIO]

Josh Ritter stopped by the ONErpm studio while in town for Americana Fest to talk with Adam and Jayson about his new album 'Gathering'...

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...

Bonnaroo Day 2 [photos]

We've never seen weather this nice on The Farm! Check out our photos from day two at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival!

Road to Roo City Finals [photos]

Congratulations to our Nashville #RoadtoRoo champions Creature Comfort! Join Lightning 100 for our Road to Roo State Finals Wednesday, April 5 at Acme Feed &...

The Tasting Bar – Episode 2

The Hop Stop's Andrew Craig returns for our second episode of The Tasting Bar (Yes, our boss allowed us to do this again.) On...

Earl St. Clair – Ain’t Got It Like That

Hey there. It's Keith Coes with today's DJ pick! It's Earl St. Clair and his song "Ain't Got It Like That". Initially breaking into the music...

Dispatch – Only The Wild Ones

Ana Lee​ here with my Lightning 100​ DJ pick today! Check out new music from Boston's Dispatch. "Only The Wild Ones" is the lead...

Writers’ Night (6/28/17) [audio]

Take a listen to Lightning 100's second writers' night at The Family Wash. This week features artists such as Darrel Rae, Hallow Bones, and...

6th Man Movers – Local Business Spotlight

6th Man Movers is a fully licensed, bonded, insured, and BBB accredited Nashville moving company with an “A” rating. They service residential, commercial, local, and long-distance moves. Locally...