The Grand Ole Opry today unveiled its new daytime backstage tour, including a new immersive film in a custom-built theater, The Circle Room. Hosted by Opry members Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, the film experience takes fans on an emotional, heartfelt journey through the eyes of the artists …
Read More »Stars Mourn The Death Of Earl Thomas Conley
“My heart is absolutely destroyed today, I’m sad to report that Earl Thomas Conley passed away very early this morning. Earl was my all time favorite singer, hero and my friend. Prayers to his family. We will all miss you deeply my brother. Now go rest…” – Blake Shelton “When I …
Read More »Country Music Association Honors Industry Pros At 2018 CMA Touring Awards
The Country Music Association presented industry honors at the 2018 CMA Touring Awards last night at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, recognizing Country Music’s top touring professionals. Hosted by Jerrod Niemann, the event celebrated 16 industry professionals, including Louis Messina, CEO of Messina Touring Group, who was honored with the …
Read More »Jimmie Allen’s New Single Most Added At Country Radio
On the heels of his historic No. 1 debut single “Best Shot,” country breakout star Jimmie Allen is back with a song he wrote with Paul Sikes and Jennifer Denmark, “Make Me Want To.” It’s the second single off his Stoney Creek Records / BBR Music Group debut album Mercury Lane. “I’m a …
Read More »Inaugural Troy Gentry Foundation Concert Raises Over $300,000
UPDATE: C’Ya on the Flipside at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Some of the music industry’s biggest stars and friends of Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry gathered Wednesday night, January 9, 2019, at the Grand Ole Opry House for the inaugural Troy Gentry Foundation concert, “C’Ya …
Read More »CMA Fest, TV Special Premieres Wednesday, Aug. 8
“CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, premieres Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. The three-hour primetime special broadcasts for its 15th straight year, with Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini returning as hosts, bringing Country Music’s Ultimate Fan Experience to a national television audience. Filmed during …
Read More »CMT Music Awards Announce Second Round Of Performers
CMT Music Awards Tickets on Sale! “The bold pairing of superstars SUGARLAND and TAYLOR SWIFT gets even BIGGER on Wednesday, June 6. For an unprecedented world premiere, CMT will debut the “Babe” music video trailer during the CMT Music Awards.” Hosted by Little Big Town, the “2018 CMT Music Awards” …
Read More »CMT Announces 2018 Awards Nominations
CMT today announced the nominations and hosts for the “2018 CMT Music Awards,” premiering on Wednesday, June 6 at 8pm ET/PT. Each winner is selected by the fans with voting open now at CMT.com. Little Big Town, nominated for three awards this year, is set to host their first-ever awards …
Read More »Ole Red Hires Garrett Pittler as Executive Chef
Following the opening of Ole Red in Tishamingo, Oklahoma last fall, Blake Shelton and Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. are set to open the doors to their newest Ole Red property on famed Lower Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville this spring. They are proud to welcome acclaimed chef Garrett Pittler as Executive Chef of the 26,000-square-foot restaurant …
Read More »Additional ACM Performers & Presenters Have Been Announced
The Academy of Country Music® revealed today that Kane Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town and Jon Pardi have been added to the all-star lineup of performers for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent. It was also announced that …
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