Grieving Dolly Everywhere

Editor’s Introduction Recently we shared a deeply personal passionate piece about Dolly Parton by award winning journalist Holly Gleason. This piece provides the thoughts and feelings of Larissa Rector and James Akenson. Most importantly, Rector and Akenson share the deeply local and personal dimensions of the Dolly grieving process. The local and personal responses complement […]
Artificial Intelligence and Country Music

The Fine Line Between Innovation and Authenticity Dr Larissa Rector Cookeville, Tennessee Editor’s Introduction – James E Akenson Artificial intelligence (Ai) emerged in recent years as a powerful force for almost every from of human activity. We won’t worry about the impact of Ai on the environment or the loss of jobs in this […]