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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. 

Amy Shark Performs Adore and Weekends [VIDEO]

Indie pop artist Amy Shark stopped by Lightning 100 before heading to play a sold-out show at Cannery Ballroom with Vance Joy and Chappell...

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,...

Emily’s 2017 Top 10 Albums

Social media gal Emily pulled together her top ten albums of 2017 (with a few honorable mentions as well because how can you really narrow...

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....

the615 – Episode: 251

On Episode 251 of the615, local artist Julia from The Foxies (and her emotional support doll) co-host with Adam and Hammel. Lightning 100 also...

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...

SHEL – Stronger Than My Fears

In a new music scene that’s crowded, genre-twisting and attuned to mastery in live performance, local artist of the week SHEL is a must-know...

Nikki Lane with Jonathan Tyler [photo]

Nikki Lane headlines the last showcase of 3rd and Lindsley's 26th birthday sponsored by Lagunitas and New Amsterdam Vodka.  Photography by James Banker Photography.

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...

Nightly – Full Set Live at Nashville Sunday Night

After opening Lightning 100's Nashville Sunday Night last summer for Zella Day, Nightly returned for their own headlining set. Nightly are two cousins from...

Conor Oberst – Barbary Coast (Later)

Lani Ford here. Of course, I'm playing the new Conor Oberst song "Barbary Coast (Later)" as my DJ pick today on Lightning 100! Check it...

Born Animal – I Think I Think Too Much

Local artist of the week BORN ANIMAL is eclectic, blues-tinged indie rock, based in Music City, USA. The brainchild of Ryan Stowe and Stephen Luther, the...

Creamer – Magic

After a decade as a central figure in the Dallas-Fort Worth music scene, singer, songwriter and local artist of the week Philip Creamer recently...

Them Vibes – Electric Fever

Formed in East Nashville’s underground rock scene in 2013, local artist of the week Them Vibes quickly shook the foundations of Music City with their...

Half Christmas Beer Fest Photos 2017

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...

Tennis – No Exit

Lani Ford with ya on a sunny Friday! My DJ pick today comes from the husband and wife duo from Denver, Colorado- Tennis. Their new...

Nikki Lane – Full Set Live at Nashville Sunday Night

This installment of Lightning 100's Nashville Sunday Night live concert broadcast wrapped up a week long celebration of 3rd and Lindsley's 26th birthday, headlined...

Festivus featuring St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Los Colognes and...

Thanks for helping Lightning 100 gather so many toys for the holidays at Festivus.  Check out some photos from Marathon Music Works featuring St....

Michael Kiwanuka – Full Set Live at Nashville Sunday Night

Michael Kiwanuka's latest album, Love & Hate, is available everywhere now!  Nashville Sunday Night is a special presentation of Nashville’s Independent Radio, Lightning 100....

Indie Underground Hour (7/3/17)

The 4th of July holiday celebrations didn't stop Doyle from his sacred duty to the Indie Underground Hour. This week, check out The Magpie...