The Grand Ole Opry celebrated one of country music’s most influential artists, Merle Haggard, on the anniversary of both his birth and his death, on last night’s special Wednesday night Opry. Haggard was born on April 6, 1937 and passed away April 6, 2016. The special Wednesday Night Opry featured …

The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP) presented the Veterans Success Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a $25,000 donation on Tuesday, March 22. TCDJHP board members David Corlew, co-founder of the organization and manager for the late Charlie Daniels, and Major General Terry “Max” Haston (retired) visited …

The official music video for The Isaacs’s current single, “Humpty Dumpty Heart” was released today. The video was directed by Frederick Breedon IV and features The Isaacs performing the spirited single in multiple settings. The new single, written by members Sonya and Becky and hit-maker Ronnie Bowman, is a playful …

On Tuesday, April 5, staples of Nashville’s musical fabric Bobby Bare, Keb’ Mo’, Connie Smith and Dierks Bentley were inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame. Each artist was presented their own star in Walk of Fame park in SoBro between the Hilton and the Country Music Hall of …

Garth Brooks has announced a partnership with Strategic Hospitality to open a new bar on Nashville’s Lower Broadway. The Entertainment concept venue will be located in a three-story, 40,000+ square foot property and an opening date has yet to be announced. “We feel very lucky to have the chance to …

Stoney Creek Records/BMG artist Jelly Roll, whose underground genre-bending latest single “Son of a Sinner” (watch above) has already racked up 6 million streams and counting, debuted #38 on Billboard’s Country Music Chart ahead of its radio impact date on April 18th. The Nashville native singer/songwriter’s vulnerable tune is part …

BRELAND announces the addition of Dierks Bentley and Lily Rose to the lineup for “BRELAND & Friends” concert to benefit the Oasis Center at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium on April 12. GET TICKETS HERE. Bentley and Rose join the previously announced special guests Tyler Braden, Kane Brown, Russell Dickerson, Mickey …

On the heels of a highlight first GRAMMY® Awards weekend, Jimmie Allen announced his third album Tulip Drive will arrive Friday, June 24 via Stoney Creek Records/BBR Music Group. The lead single from the record – “Down Home” – is available everywhere now (watch above.) Much like its predecessors, the …

The 30th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival wrapped up on Saturday night but after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus, it was apparent that songwriters and festival-goers were ready to make up for lost time and celebrate the festival’s 30th Anniversary. Over 400 uniquely talented songwriters spanning multiple genres played live, …

Album of the Year: “We Are,” Jon Batiste Record of the Year: “Leave The Door Open,” Silk Sonic Song of the Year: “Leave The Door Open,” Brandon Anderson, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II and Bruno Mars (Silk Sonic) Best New Artist: Olivia Rodrigo Best Pop Vocal Album: “Sour,” Olivia …