The winners of the 31st annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards were announced last night via video awards show, hosted by Sierra Hull, Tim O’Brien, Joe Newberry, and Rhonda Vincent. Special performances were shot live at various locations including the Station Inn and the Ryman. Here are the winners of the 2020 …
Read More »WATCH: Sarah Darling Covers “California Gurls”
Iowa native Sarah Darling has released a unique cover of the 2010 Katy Perry hit, “California Gurls.” Her distinctive spin on the song, produced by Cheyenne Medders, is the latest installment of Darling’s Campfire Sessions, a series of stripped-down covers that embody the idea of sitting around a campfire with …
Read More »Oak Ridge Boys Announce 29-Day Residency At Opryland
Today, Gaylord Opryland Resort to announced that tickets are on sale now for its 37th annual A Country Christmas program, opening November 13, 2020 and running through January 3, 2021. With guests and locals now able to pre-purchase individual tickets in anticipation of the holiday season, Gaylord Opryland will unveil …
Read More »Country Music Community Mourns The Loss Of Mac Davis
The country music community is mourning the loss of music icon Mac Davis. The influential singer-songwriter passed away on Tuesday, September 29. He was 78. Originally from Lubbock, Texas, Davis enjoyed much crossover success. His early work writing for Elvis Presley produced the hits “Memories”, “In the Ghetto”, “Don’t Cry …
Read More »Charlie Daniels’ Journey Home Project Makes Big Donation
The Journey Home Project, a non-profit veterans organization founded by the late Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels, has announced plans to forge ahead with its mission to aid our nation’s military heroes. Today, David Corlew, Daniels’ longtime manager and The Journey Home Project co-founder, revealed future plans for the non-profit …
Read More »Don McLean Announces Feature Documentary
Don McLean recently announced plans for a feature documentary, ‘The Day The Music Died: The Story Behind Don McLean’s American Pie,’ set for release at the end of 2021. The project’s producer, Spencer Proffer, is also working on the new stage play that will revolve around McLean’s catalog (which includes …
Read More »Chase Martin Signs Deal With Records Nashville
Records Nashville, the newly announced Music City division of Barry Weiss’ Records, a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment, has announced signing breakthrough singer/songwriter Chase Martin to the label. The 22-year-old Charleston, South Carolina native found herself in Nashville after graduating from high school a year early with a 5.0 …
Read More »Free Tickets For Braison Cyrus At City Winery
Nashville native, Braison Cyrus will perform a socially distanced, outdoor performance at The Outdoor Music City Wine Garden at City Winery on Thursday, October 15. Tickets are free but must be claimed in advance to observe capacity restrictions. Influenced by The Band, Neil Young, Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket, Fleet …
Read More »Grand Ole Opry Back To In-venue Audience Beginning October 3
The Grand Ole Opry will welcome back a limited in-venue audience beginning Saturday, October 3, a kick-off of the Opry’s 95th anniversary celebration. Opry members Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark, Vince Gill and Lorrie Morgan are scheduled to perform. Bentley, also celebrating his 15th Opry anniversary, was inducted into the Opry …
Read More »Ray Stevens’ CabaRay Reopening On October 1
Country Music Hall of Famemember Ray Stevens has announced the reopening of his West Nashville showroom, CabaRay. Country music’s legendary funnyman will resume live concerts at the entertainment venue on Thursday, October 1. Due to the spread of COVID-19, a government-mandated shutdown forced CabaRay to close its doors earlier this year. …
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