2021 was full of plenty of newsworthy stories. As the country cautiously emerged from the restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, we did our best to focus on positive, uplifting stories, which illustrated the good in the music-makers, the city, the celebrities and the world. Our Top 10 stories of the year included a reality TV talent…
The Zac Brown Band will no longer be performing as part of New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash as originally planned, after Zac Brown tested positive for COVID-19. The singer shared the disappointing news on social media. “To Our Fans, We are deeply disappointed to share that Zac Brown Band will no longer be performing at Nashville’s Big…
Lauren Daigle earned another No. 1 hit, with her single, “Hold On To Me.” Written by Daigle, along with Paul Duncan and Paul Mabury, the song was written before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with Daigle completely unaware how much the song would be the balm people needed amid so many struggles. “Honestly, we wrote it in 2019,…
Eddie Montgomery and Lindsay Ell are among the performers for Fox News All-American Live New Year’s Eve, taking place on December 31 at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville. They join an all-star list that also includes John Elefante (former lead singer of Kansas), Ken Block & Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel, Sixwire, Brother Maven and Whiskey, Cash & Roses….
Kenny Chesney is mourning the loss of his good friend, John Madden. The football legend and sports commentator was 85 years old when he unexpectedly passed away on December 28. Chesney honored his longtime friend, who he got to know while filming his 2010 documentary about football, Boys of Fall, in a touching post shared on social media. “So…
Several Nashville businesses are temporarily closing and/or postponing shows as cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Nashville. Some venues are adjusting hours, while others are closing entirely while staff gets tested. EXIT/In announced that the show scheduled for December 30 was canceled, while the New Year’s Eve show has been postponed. out of an abundance of caution,…
Ray Stevens will no longer be performing at his CabaRay venue on New Year’s Eve as planned. The Country Music Hall of Fame member revealed, in a post shared on social media, that his wife is nearing the end of her life, and he has canceled his show to be with her. “It is with great sadness and heavy…
Dolly Parton famously donated one million dollars in 2020 to go towards research that ultimately helped create the COVID-19 vaccine. The Country Music Hall of Fame member, who also received her vaccine, is speaking out about those who choose to not take precautions to help combat the virus, while stopping short of telling others to get vaccinated. “I’m not…
Chris Young will have a hard time topping this year’s Christmas gift for his father. The Grand Ole Opry member gave his father a new truck for Christmas, sharing the moment he surprised his father with the lavish gift on social media. “My dad has been driving the same truck for well over a decade,” Young explained. “I decided…
Maddie & Tae fans will have to wait just a little bit longer to see them on tour. The duo, made up of Madison Font and Taylor Kerr, had planned on hitting the road in 2022, including headlining the CMT Next Women of Country: All Song No Static Tour. Unfortunately, those dates have been postponed, after Kerr, who announced…
