Garth Brooks will soon have another trophy to add to his massive collection. The Grand Ole Opry member will receive the Songwriter Icon Award, given by the National Music Publishers’ Association, in honor of songwriters and creators who have had a big impact on the craft of songwriting. “We have wanted to honor Garth Brooks for some time, and…
You may need a tissue or two before you watch Tim McGraw’s video for his current single, “I Called Mama.” The video shows the powerful relationship between mothers and their children, young to old, including some who have been directly impacted by COVID-19. “’I Called Mama’ is a song that really, is about connecting, I guess back to what…
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center will reopen next month, after closing their doors for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. The hotel and SoundWaves water attraction will open on June 25, with several new protocols put in place to keep visitors and staff safe. “The summer leisure travel season is quickly approaching and Gaylord Opryland Resort, along…
Blake Shelton is singing the praises of his longtime girlfriend, Gwen Stefani, not just because of who she is as a person, but as a singer as well. Blake opened up about her extraordinary talents on social media, after their duet, “Nobody But You,” became a multi-week No. 1 hit. “I’m still learning when it comes to recording with…
It’s been 13 years since Lady Antebellum introduced themselves to country music fans with their debut single, “Love Don’t Live Here,” which came out in 2007. Since then, each of the band members –– Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood –– have gotten married, had children and weathered plenty of both personal and professional storms. What they haven’t…
When Brad Paisley‘s first single, “Who Needs Pictures,” came out in 1999, the world was still anxiously awaiting Y2K. Social media was non-existent, as were phones in everyone’s pocket, unlimited streaming music services and living room concerts able to be seen around the world. The 47-year-old has remained consistent in the music business for more than two decades, but…
Those hoping to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will unfortunately have to wait just a little bit longer. The museum, which previously announced it would remain closed through the end of May, will now stay closed through the end of June. “The health and safety of our guests and staff are our top priority, and…
Alan Jackson is taking his show on the road –– literally, with his Small Town Drive-In Concerts! The Country Music Hall of Fame member just announced he will perform two shows in Alabama next month, both drive-in shows which will allow for approximately 2000 cars to listen to Alan play songs from his last three decades in country music….
The Grand Ole Opry has been continuing its shows, but without an audience, due to the coronavirus pandemic. But for Saturday night’s show, Grand Ole Opry Salute The Troops Memorial Day Weekend Special, with Craig Morgan, Steven Curtis Chapman and Kellie Pickler, the Opry invited five members of the United States military to sit, socially-distanced, in the balcony of…
When High Valley planned on releasing their latest EP, Grew Up on That, the sibling duo, made up of Brad and Curtis Rempel, had plenty of plans to promote their latest project, before the coronavirus pandemic derailed those plans. Still, while the brothers are disappointed that they can’t perform the new songs for their fans, they admit it is…
