A star-studded cast from all genres of music took the stage at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 25 to help Kenny Rogers ride off into the sunset after a 60-year career. The showcase, dubbed All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration, featured the final duet by Kenny and Dolly Parton, one of……
Granger Smith Talks Opening for Garth Brooks, Hosting His Own Podcast & Making His New Album, “When the Good Guys Win”
Jim Casey talks with Granger Smith about: opening for Garth Brooks in Indianapolis hosting his own podcast, The Granger Smith Podcast making his new album, When the Good Guys Win writing eight of the 13 songs on the new record learning from his eight previous albums making music that impacts other artists watching new single,……
Catch the New Video for Eric Church’s “Round Here Buzz”
Eric Church released a new video for his current single, “Round Here Buzz,” which is the fourth single from his 2015 album, Mr. Misunderstood. Co-written by Eric, Luke Dick and Jeff Hyde, “Round Here Buzz” is currently No. 13 on Billboard’s Country Airplay. Directed by Reid Long, the music video for “Round Here Buzz” again features……
Get to Know 2017 Nash Next Finalist Lick Creek
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Kelsea Ballerini, Trisha Yearwood & More Help Turn the Opry Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Grand Ole Opry joined forces with Women Rock for the Cure during the ninth annual Opry Goes Pink show on Oct. 24. Kelsea Ballerini and 10-year-old cancer survivor Chrissy had the honor of flipping the switch to make the Opry’s signature barn turn pink. Trisha Yearwood performed and introduced Chrissy as this year’s Women……
[Photo Gallery] Kenny Rogers Inducted Into Music City Walk of Fame: “Last Thing on My Bucket List”
Following in the footprints of country stars like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Randy Travis and more, Kenny Rogers was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Oct. 24 by his longtime friends, the Oak Ridge Boys. “This was, believe it or not, my last thing on my bucket list,” Kenny said……
Local Businessman Buys Reba McEntire’s Former Nashville-Area Home for $3.1 Million [Photo Gallery & Video]
Local businessman Deron Lichte bought part of Reba McEntire’s former 83-acre Starstruck Farm estate in Lebanon, Tenn., (30 miles east of Nashville) for $3.1 million on Oct. 24. Deron’s new 18-acre property, which he has dubbed Starstruck Estate, features a 12,816-square-foot home with seven bedrooms, five full bathrooms, chef’s kitchen, home theater, wine room, eight-car……
Luke Bryan to Release New Album on 11th Wedding Anniversary: “I’m Sorry, Baby”
Luke Bryan got his wife, Caroline, a big ol’ diamond ring for their 10th wedding anniversary on Dec. 8, 2016. This year, Luke may have to get Caroline the matching necklace. Luke is set to release his sixth studio album, What Makes You Country, on Dec. 8—yup, his 11th wedding anniversary. Album release week will……
Eric Church to Release 15-LP Vinyl Box Set of “61 Days in Church”
In September, Eric Church partnered with Apple Music to begin releasing 61 Days in Church, a collection of 122 live recordings from Eric’s recent 61-date Holdin’ My Own Tour. On Oct. 23, Eric announced that the collection will also be available as a 15-LP vinyl box set, which will go on sale on Oct. 27……
Kip Moore, Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen: Tall Tales and the Truth Tour
Kip Moore, Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen will join forces for four dates in December for the Tall Tales and the Truth Tour. The singer/songwriters will take the stage together each night for a special acoustic performance. “This is something Randy and I have been cooking up for a while,” says Kip. “We’ve always had……
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