Chris Young was surprised during his Grand Ole Opry performance Tuesday night (Aug. 29) by Vince Gill with an invitation to become an official Opry member. The invite came prior to Chris’ performance of his chart-topping single, “Sober Saturday Night,” which features Vince. Chris’ formal induction will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 17, just days…
The Grand Ole Opry’s brand-new digital series—Opry Icons—gives fans an in-depth look into the lives and times of iconic Opry members who have helped sustain the Nashville institution for 90-plus years. The new series includes performance highlights and intimate backstage interviews with legendary country singers and their friends—and no one has more friends than Vince…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Charles Kelley scores his first double eagle. Kane Brown goes muddin’. Chris Young autographs a fan’s sign in the pouring rain. Eli Young Band goes tubing with their…
Although the Nashville Predators’ season came to a close last night (June 11) as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Preds in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Smashville can still be proud of its incredible season. During the Preds playoff run, the hockey-loving world took notice of Nashville’s fanfare, crowd support and love of…
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is hosting an online auction in conjunction with its Farm, Fork & Cork Fundraiser, and many of the items and experiences up for bid have a country connection. Check out some of the items below with the current bid. Breakfast for 4 with Vince Gill ($1,020) Private Picnic for 6…
The Nashville Predators pulled out all of the stops in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs by unleashing Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Vince Gill and Lady Antebellum to perform the national anthem before their five home games. And wouldn’t you know it, the Preds won all five games. That’s some…
The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the St. Louis Blues for Game 4 of their Round 2 playoff series on Tuesday night (May 2). Like the Preds three previous home playoff games, a country superstar sang the national anthem—this time it was Vince Gill and his daughters, Jenny and Corrina. In Round…
The NHL’s Nashville Predators hockey team has another home playoff game tonight (April 2), which probably means another country music star will sing the national anthem. In Round 1 of the playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks, Carrie Underwood (April 17) and Luke Bryan (April 20) sang the national anthem before Games 3 and 4, respectively.…
Over the past few years, Backstage at the Ryman videos have showcased interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of some of the Ryman Auditorium’s most prominent headliners, including Kenny Rogers, Jason Isbell, Marty Stuart, Kip Moore, Old Crow Medicine Show and more. In the new episode of Backstage at the Ryman, which is premiering today (March 7)…
Break out the champagne. Chris Young’s “Sober Saturday Night” reached the top of both Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart this past week. “Sober Saturday Night,” which features Vince Gill on background vocals and guitar, was co-written by Chris, Brad Warren and Brett Warren. The tune is Chris’ third consecutive single from his…
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…