In the midst of celebrating its 35th anniversary, Nashville’s iconic Bluebird Cafe is kicking off an ambitious Indiegogo campaign to fund Bluebird: The Movie, an in-depth documentary about the influence the tiny 90-seat venue has had on singers, songwriters and popular music in general. The campaign began Tuesday, October 17, …

Grammy-nominated vocalist Chris Young was officially welcomed and inducted into the Grand Ole Opry family this evening by his friend, Opry member Brad Paisley. Backstage before taking the stage, Young recounted how he had begun listening to the Opry at around age four and first saw the show live at …

Country and bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs will be the special guest on the 75th running of the CSX Santa Train on Saturday, November 18. Skaggs was raised in Cordell, Kentucky, making the cause of helping the people of Appalachia something very near and dear to his heart. “So excited to get …

With days to go until his induction as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry and the release of his seventh studio album, Losing Sleep, Chris Young is revealing the launch of his 2018 headlining concerts. “Chris Young Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour” will kick-off in the new year …

Tickets on Sale! A star-studded concert is set for this Thursday honoring the late great Ralph Stanley. Produced by his grandson Nathan, the show is sure to be special with names like Lee Ann Womack, Peter Rowan, Heidi Newfield , Jesse McReynolds, Larry Cordle, John Cowan , Stella Parton, Andy …

The Franklin Theatre will play host to the premiere screening of the “Director’s Cut”of A Tribute To John D. Loudermilk, October 24 at 7:00pm.  Tickets are $10.00.   Filmed in March 2016 at the Franklin Theatre, and directed by Dixie Gamble, the live tribute to one of America’s most treasured songwriters was …

Bonnaroo Works Fund (BWF), the charitable arm of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, has announced its annual grant distributions of more than $225,000 to over 30 philanthropic organizations with an emphasis on Tennessee-based nonprofits. “This year’s Bonnaroo Works Fund recipients are vital organizations, projects, programs and events that make communities stronger and healthier,” said Nina Miller, …

Award-winning country music hit-maker Leroy Van Dyke, who was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on October 20, 1962, is set to mark the anniversary of that accomplishment with an appearance on the Opry’s Thursday night show Opry Country Classics at the Ryman Auditorium Thursday, October 19. “After six decades …

After raising more than $135,000.00 with the music event last year, Tracy Lawrence is back with his 3rd Annual Tracy Lawrence & Friends Mission: Possible Turkey Fry Concert on November 21st, with doors opening at 6pm, following his 12th Annual Turkey Fry, all benefiting Nashville Rescue Mission. This year’s line-up …

The Americana Music Association’s Annual Festival and Conference — attracted an estimated aggregate attendance of 51,000 during its September 12-17 run. All points of engagement with the event were up from last year, with evening show wristband sales up 36 percent and conference registration up five percent. The addition of …