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Country at Heart

Nathan Sparks
A local Knoxville storyteller traces home, loss, and loyalty through song. By Nathan Sparks | Photograph By Ryan Read | Album Art by Terry Adams Appeared in Cityview Magazine, Vol. 42, Issue 1 (Jan/Feb 2026) F or years, Terry…
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Built to Create

Chris Blue
Shayla McDaniel’s journey to music was built on curiosity, faith, and the power of figuring it out "I grew up in the church, so that was my first exposure to music, specifically live music,” Shayla McDaniel says. Drawn to sound from a…
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Finding His Rhythm

Chris Blue
From small-town roots to center stage, Cruz Contreras follows the pull of music Cruz Contreras didn’t set out to be a frontman. “I just wanted to be a piano player and take a solo now and again,” he says. But life had other plans—plans…
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Student of the Game

Chris Blue
From banjo to bass, Daniel Kimbro finds peace in the process of learning When you talk to Daniel Kimbro, one thing becomes clear pretty quickly—this guy doesn’t just play music; he lives it. “My parents were super musical folks… always…
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Strings of Change

Chris Blue
Christina “Redd” Daugherty navigates a new chapter as both musician and business owner, balancing passion for what’s next and the legacy of a dear friend In the heart of Knoxville’s music scene, one name has emerged as a beacon of…
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