Photo via @santaspub on Instagram. On any given night at Santa’s Pub, the mic might be in the hands of a seasoned singer, a first-time tourist or someone who has never sung in public before. The atmosphere was shaped by the late owner, Elmer Denzel “Santa” Irwin, who passed away in September at age 75. Known for his signature white beard and his strict no-cursing rule at the mic, he built a place where strangers connected across generations. That unpredictability yet strong sense of community...

Freddie McClendon, from his Instagram account Belmont sophomore Freddie McClendon is making a name for himself with his distinct online presence while taking on Nashville with his own unique sound.  His music career is building at a rapid pace with his growing social media following of over 300,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok and over 36,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Originally from Greenwood, South Carolina, McClendon is carving his own channel in the music industry.  From a...