Today, Iowa-born, Nashville-based rising country star Hailey Whitters released a cover of George Jones’ Christmas classic “New Baby For Christmas” and announced she will support Shania Twain on a string of tour dates in May 2023. This new song arrives as Whitters’ breakthrough single “Everything She Ain’t” from her new …
Read More »The 56th Annual CMA Awards Announces Additional Performers
The Country Music Association has revealed additional performers for “The 56th Annual CMA Awards.” Newly announced artists taking the stage on Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will be Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Luke Combs, Caylee Hammack, Cody Johnson, Elle King, Patty Loveless, Ashley McBryde, Reba McEntire, John Osborne, Katy Perry, Pillbox …
Read More »Billy Strings Announces Arena Shows
GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will bring his headline tour to arenas this winter including shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (two nights). Then Strings will return to the historic Ryman Auditorium on February 26 for a third Nashville show, while his March 3 show in Winston-Salem will …
Read More »Brad Warren Launches Podcast On Loss, Healing & Faith
Country songwriter, Brad Warren, half of the Warren Brothers duo launches his first-ever podcast, “The Good Grief Good God Show,” available on all streaming platforms and on YouTube today. Warren calls upon Founder and Executive Director of Porter’s Call, Al Andrews, and singer/songwriter Jeffrey Steele for the pilot episodes. The …
Read More »Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inducts Six
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF) welcomed six new members into its ranks last night as the Class of 2022 was officially honored at the organization’s 52nd Anniversary Gala. The musical contributions of the newest inductees were celebrated through star-studded performances of some of their biggest songs for the …
Read More »Stars And Fans Celebrate The Life Of Loretta Lynn
It’s been almost a month since we lost the the Queen of Country Music, Loretta Lynn, and last night the stars showed up to the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate her life in a big way. Hosted by NBC’s “Today Show” co-host and close family friend Jenna Bush Hager, the …
Read More »LISTEN: Paris Jackson’s “Just You”
Today, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, and activist Paris Jackson reveals her new single “Just You” out now via Republic Records. (listen above) Paris delivers an emotionally charged anthem with “Just You,” which she describes as a “love song”. On the track, a steady beat builds in the background as guitars …
Read More »Russell Dickerson Goes Platinum
Triple Tigers artist Russell Dickerson has added a fifth PLATINUM single to his growing collection with “She Likes It,” featuring Jake Scott. Dickerson co-wrote the track along with Scott and Josh Kerr. This new RIAA-certification comes on the heels of Dickerson’s previous chart success including “Yours” (3x Platinum), “Blue Tacoma” …
Read More »Jerry Lee Lewis Dead At 87
Jerry Lee Lewis passed away today at the age of 87 at his home in Desoto County, MS, south of Memphis. He was born in 1935 to Mamie and Elmo Lewis of Ferriday, Louisiana. In November of ‘56 Jerry Lee made his way to Memphis, Tennessee where he would join …
Read More »Ashley Cooke Makes Her Opry Debut
Rising country artist Ashley Cooke celebrates a week of milestone firsts. Last night, Cooke stepped into the historic circle for her Grand Ole Opry debut. Cooke’s performance at the famed institution saw the emerging artist showcasing her sound in performances of her newly charting single at country radio, “Never Til …
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