Jeff Cook, founding member and legendary guitarist of the supergroup ALABAMA, has died. Cook, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Gibson’s Guitarist of the Year, passed away peacefully yesterday, November 7, with his family and close friends by his side at his beach home…
Congrats to Scotty McCreery and his wife Gabi as the happy couple welcomes their first son, Merrick Avery McCreery into the world. Arriving 11 days before his due date, Merrick Avery was born on October 24th 2022 at 7 lbs 13 oz. Scotty shared, “Never known a love like this. Thank yall for all of…
This past weekend Kenny Chesney went back to college! The country superstar returned to East Tennessee State University to honor the man who taught him how to play guitar in college, Dr. Jack Tottle. Dr. Tottle founded the Bluegrass, Old-Time and Roots Music Studies Program, which is internationally acclaimed and has graduated GRAMMY, International Bluegrass…
During an appearance on CBS Mornings late last week with hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson to promote her new album Lindeville, Ashley McBryde got the surprise of a lifetime from Garth Brooks. Visibly emotional, Ashley answered Garth’s invite to become the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry with “It would be the great joy and the great honor of my life.” Ashley added, “There’s Grammys and…
The world of country music mourns the passing of a legend – Loretta Lynn. The country superstar passed peacefully, at the age of 90, in her sleep early this morning, Tuesday, October 4, at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Over the course of her 60-year career, the famous native of Butcher Hollow, Ky. amassed…
Darius Rucker appeared on America’s Got Talent to perform Bonnie Raitt‘s classic “Something To Talk About” with Chapel Hart. Now Darius and the trio of female singers have their own song coming out… Darius recalls watching Chapel Hart’s golden buzzer moment on AGT, “Like so many people, I was blown away when I saw Chapel…
Kelly Clarkson kicked off the 4th season of her daytime talk show with a big time guest – Garth Brooks! Check out Garth’s segments here… The conversation between Kelly and Garth continues here… Photo Courtesy of The Kelly Clarkson Show
Congrats to all the nominees that were announced for this year’s Country Music Association Awards! Lainey Wilson tops all with 6 noms for the 56th Annual CMA Awards. Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton, Ashley McBryde each have 5 nominations, while Cody Johnson has 4. Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, HARDY, Carrie Underwood & Midland are coming in…
Kane Brown fans can look forward to seeing him on the road in 2023 as his Drunk Or Dreaming tour will kickoff next year’s slate of dates in mid-March and run through the start of June. Kane will be taking out special guests Dustin Lynch, Gabby Barrett & LOCASH – Dustin and Gabby will be…
Blake Shelton’s new single at country radio is “No Body.” Blake shares with everybody the meaning behind the title of “No Body,” “I love the song ‘No Body’ because the hook has such a twist to it. People hear the song…they think, ‘what does “No body but yours” mean?’ No body but yours…No. Body. Like,…
At the heart of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, one of the symbolic homes of country music, lies a team of dedicated women ensuring its 100-year legacy thrives. Associate producer of talent Gina Keltner, director of archives and content management Emily Frans, associate producer of show development Nicole Judd, and director of artist and industry…
Variety’s Power of Women Nashville cover star Mickey Guyton has defied the odds to become a prominent figure in country music, while inspiring many with her talent and resilience. Despite facing challenges as a female and Black artist in a predominantly white, male industry, Guyton has continued to make her mark with her powerful performances…
Ella Langley and Zach Top, fresh off being presented with ACM’s New Female Artist and New Male Artist of the Year awards, are both set to perform at the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire. Langley leads all ACM nominees with eight total nods, on the strength of her successful debut album, hungover, and…
In a new interview with Variety for her Power of Women Nashville cover story, Kelsea Ballerini recalled the challenge of establishing her own identity separate from her idol, Taylor Swift, in order to make a mark in the music industry. She recalls an interaction with a record label executive who dismissed her early on by…
Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday night (April 28) with a nearly three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The 35-time Grammy winner looked resplendent in an all-white outfit complete with cowboy hat, boots, and fringed jacket, with backup dancers dressed in similar attire. The 39-song set focused on Beyoncé’s 2024 Album…