Last night John Anderson, James Burton and Toby Keith became the 153rd, 154th and 155th members of the Country Music Hall of Fame as they were formally inducted during a star-studded Medallion Ceremony in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s CMA Theater. Anderson, Burton and Keith received country …
Read More »2024 Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
The Country Music Association gathered at the prestigious Hall of Fame Rotunda at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, today, to reveal the 2024 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame – James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith. Burton will be inducted in the Recording and/or …
Read More »Toby Keith Passes At 62
Clinton, Oklahoma native Toby Keith passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 5th. Keith had been battling stomach cancer. The country singer/songwriter had 20 number one hits, 19 studio albums, 2 Christmas albums, and 5 compilation albums, and had worldwide sales of over 40 million albums. He had …
Read More »People’s Choice Country Award Winners
Last night he was the inaugural “People’s Choice Country Awards” which aired on NBC and Peacock from the world-famous Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The telecast honored country music legend Toby Keith with the “Country Icon” Award, recognizing his decades-long career as a groundbreaking musician, humanitarian, and entrepreneur. Fellow …
Read More »Country Goes Reggae In New Collaboration
Putting a reggae twist on some of Country music’s biggest hits, renowned Jamaican musicians and engineers – dubbed Positive Vibrations – will release Country Goes Reggae on Friday, July 22. The 11-track project recreates the musical arrangements behind beloved Country songs, fusing together the top Reggae musicians in Jamaica with …
Read More »Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2021
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF) has announced its Class of 2021: Amy Grant, Toby Keith, Rhett Akins, Buddy Cannon and John Scott Sherrill. The five will be inducted into the Hall this November, according to an announcement made today by Sarah Cates, chair of the organization’s board of …
Read More »Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
Twelve exemplary tunesmiths are 2021 nominees for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF). The new group will be among those honored at the “50/51” Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Music City Center alongside the organization’s previously named Class of 2020: Steve …
Read More »Kimberly Kelly Signs With Show Dog Nashville
Show Dog Nashville has signed Texas singer-songwriter Kimberly Kelly, joining a roster that includes Clay Walker, Krystal Keith and label head Toby Keith. The Lorena, Texas native aims to build on her regional notoriety with a new album project due later this year. “She sings country music with emotion and …
Read More »Star-Studded Roger Miller Tribute Coming To The Opry
Blackbird Presents has announced a star-studded concert event at the historic Opry House. “King Of The Road: Celebrating The Music of Roger Miller” celebrates the songs of one of country music’s most beloved singer-songwriters widely known for his honky-tonk-influenced chart-topping hits. “King Of The Road: Celebrating The Music of Roger …
Read More »Wildhorse Saloon To Launch Monthly Series Called Blue Dizzy
Twenty-five years after opening its doors, the World Famous Wildhorse Saloon continues to be one of Nashville’s favorite go-to venues for music and dining, and with the launch of a new monthly series called Blue Dizzy, venue goers can now experience an even more unique entertainment experience that is reminiscent …
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