Morgan Wallen will release his sophomore album, Dangerous: The Double Album, on Jan. 8. To celebrate the release, Morgan will perform a free, live-streamed show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Jan. 12. The full-band show will be streamed via Morgan’s Facebook and YouTube at 8 p.m. CT. Morgan will perform a number of tracks from…
One of Nashville’s longstanding holiday traditions—Vince Gill and Amy Grant’s Christmas at the Ryman shows—will not take place in 2020 because of the ongoing pandemic, but plans have already been announced to bring the festive shows back to the Mother Church in 2021. Vince and Amy announced their 2021 Christmas at the Ryman shows will…
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In honor of his daughter’s first birthday on Oct. 21, Brett Young shared a new performance video of “Lady” from his recent live-stream concert at the Ryman Auditorium. Brett co-penned the single with Ross Copperman and Jon Nite shortly before the birth of his daughter, Presley, in October 2019. The song pays tribute to Presley…
A bronze statue of Loretta Lynn was unveiled outside Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 20. Loretta’s statue joins two others—Bill Monroe and Little Jimmy Dickens—as part on the Ryman’s Icon Walk, which recognizes legends who have paved the way for Nashville performers. The statues of Bill Monroe and Little Jimmy Dickens were added in 2017…
The country music community is coming together to assist those affected by Hurricane Dorian. The SIP Hope 4 Hope Town benefit concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 16 will feature performances by Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Charles Esten, Ryan Hurd, Dan Tyminski, Drew Holcomb, Riley Green, Jamey Johnson, Locash, Darius Rucker, Randy Houser,…
The Academy of Country Music announced its first round of talent participating in the 13th annual ACM Honors ceremony, which will take place on August 21 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Participating artists include Keith Urban, Chris Janson, Maddie & Tae, Barbara Mandrell, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes and Trisha Yearwood, with more talent to be announced…
Jason Isbell has sold out 20 consecutive shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium since 2014—he’s going for 27. Jason will perform seven shows at the Ryman in October, making it his longest stand at the iconic venue. Backed by the 400 Unit (Derry deBorja, Chad Gamble, Jimbo Hart, Amanda Shires and Sadler Vaden), Jason will take…
Florida Georgia Line headlined its first show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on May 29 for an invitation-only event that aired live on SiriusXM. Over the course of the almost-90-minute set, the duo rattled off a number of their crowd-pleasing hits, including “H.O.LY.,” “Cruise,” “Anything Goes,” “Simple” and more. One of the highlights of the night…
If the Academy of Country Music’s Industry Awards are any indication, Nashville is living up to its Music City moniker. The Academy revealed the winners of the ACM Industry and Studio Recording Awards on May 20, and Nashville sites swept the three Venue of the Year categories: Ryman Auditorium (small capacity), Ascend Amphitheater (medium capacity)…
Midland—the trio of Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson—capped its Electric Rodeo Tour with a headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on May 5. As you may have expected at a Music City show, there were a few surprise guests. In addition to Chris Isaak teaming with Midland for a cover of “Wicked Game,”…
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…