One of the “must sees” on everyone’s trip to Nashville, Tennessee is the Ryman Auditorium. The story of the auditorium dates back to 1885, when steamboat captain and businessman Thomas G Ryman attended a revival held in a tent. Thomas was so moved that he dedicated his life and wealth to building the Union Gospel…
She’s a whole lotta country – now Dolly Parton is a little bit rock and roll too as the music icon is one of the 6 artists headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this Fall. The final list of inductees also includes Pat Benatar, Eminem, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, and American…
Last month Dolly Parton, along with 16 other musical acts, was nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame – but today (March 14th) the country legend is asking fans to no longer vote for her… View this post on Instagram …
Dolly Parton is among the 17 artists who are nominated for the final round of voting for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Dolly has being a mainstay on the American music scene for 6 decades – and already has 15 other Hall of Fame inductions to her credit, including Country Music Hall…
Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Gwen Stefani will join more than a dozen other artists tasked with honoring the new members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Nov. 7. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 includes Nine Inch Nails, the Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Depeche…
I was thinking about Gwen Stefani’s career today . . . and something dawned on me: From fronting No Doubt to her solo career, Gwen’s collective body of work across multiple genres is impressive, to say the least. Her latest feat? Gwen topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week for the first time with…
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2020: Nine Inch Nails, the Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers and T. Rex. While no country artists were on the ballot this year, there’s certainly a country connection for a couple of the new electees. Whitney Houston’s best-selling song, “I…
John Prine has the chance to go where few country artists have gone: the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. John is among the nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. Other nominees include Def Leppard, Devo, Janet Jackson, Kraftwerk, LL Cool J, MC5, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine,…
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I just don’t wake up and hit a gravity bong…
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the ’80s, but she realizes she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue, the 70-year-old country music icon says she owes everything to…
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…