Captivating a sold-out Music City crowd last Thursday night, the pride and joy of La Porte, Texas and reigning Texas Country Music Association Male Artist of the Year Jake Worthington brought TONK to Tennessee at his first-ever Nashville headliner. The twanging hour-long set highlighted Worthington’s signature Texas drawl, including cuts …
Read More »The Stars Came Out To Celebrate Toby Keith
Last night, thousands of adoring fans celebrated superstar Toby Keith. The sold-out crowd at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena joined Keith’s family, friends and an array of artists, celebrities, and songwriters for “Toby Keith: American Icon.” Filled with epic performances, personal stories, and highlights from Keith’s outstanding life and career, the event …
Read More »Date Set For 60th Academy of Country Music Awards
Today, The Academy of Country Music (ACM), and Dick Clark Productions announced that the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is set to take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. As previously announced, 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon, Reba McEntire, will …
Read More »Lainey Wilson Officially Welcomed Into Grand Ole Opry
Lainey Wilson was officially welcomed into the Grand Ole Opry family tonight by Opry members Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, surprise guests for the sold-out first show audience. Wilson performed last night in the evening with Opry member Terri Clark, who was celebrating her 20th Anniversary as a member tonight, …
Read More »Ty Herndon Set To Host Annual Concert For Love & Acceptance
GLAAD and Ty Herndon announced details for their annual Concert For Love & Acceptance, now in its ninth year. Set to take place Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Nashville on the eve of CMA Fest, the evening event will feature appearances and performances by Adam Mac, …
Read More »Lainey Wilson Invited To Join The Opry
Lainey Wilson was surprised by Opry member Reba McEntire tonight, live on NBC’s “The Voice,” with an invitation to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. The multi-platinum and reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Louisiana native will be inducted into the Opry family on Friday, …
Read More »Additional Performers Announced For 59th ACM Awards
Today, the Academy of Country Music revealed the latest lineup of superstar performances and exclusive collaborations set to take the stage at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon, Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards will be broadcast live from Ford Center at The …
Read More »2024 Class Of Music Teachers Of Excellence Revealed
The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, has revealed its 2024 class of Music Teachers of Excellence, representing a distinguished group of music educators from across the country who are making the greatest impact on their students and communities. This morning, in celebration of Teacher Appreciation …
Read More »In My Blood – Houston Bernard
NASHVILLE – This week’s Nashville Pick is Houston Bernard and his new song “In My Blood”. – Right or wrong, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. – Houston Bernard might walk the line now, but the result of how he got there is brutal honesty. Truth in storytelling …
Read More »CMA FEST Reveals Fan Fair X Lineup
With less than 50 days until its big 50th anniversary celebration, CMA Fest 2023 has announced four days of jam-packed programming and performances, on the CMA Close Up Stage and acoustic Spotlight Stage, at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. With everything from celebrity panels, a vendor marketplace, games, …
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