Dolly Parton has performed in massive, sold-out venues all over the world. While it may seem likely that, given her superstar career, Parton loves being in the spotlight, the 77-year-old says that she is actually quite shy, and has been all her life. But it was while she was still a child, growing up in the mountains of East…
Nearest Green Distillery, located in Shelbyville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, provides history to one of Tennessee’s oldest industries: whiskey. Nearest Green Distillery is named after Nearest Green, the man credited with teaching the now-famous Jack Daniel his distilling techniques. Guests at the 432-acre Nearest Green Distillery have the option to take an informative, hour-long tour, covering the distillery’s…
Reba McEntire is officially a best-selling author! The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s new book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots, landed at the top of the New York Times Best Seller list, as well as the best-selling lists by The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Publishers Weekly. The…
Darius Rucker has another award to add to his growing collection, but this one isn’t for his music. The “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” singer is the latest recipient of the CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award, honoring his numerous philanthropic efforts. Rucker was surprised with the honor while appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show. He credits his mother, Carolyn, with making…
We now know at least some of the performers for the upcoming CMA Awards. Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson will each take the stage, along with Chris Stapleton, Carly Pearce, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Megan Moroney, K. Michelle, recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Tanya Tucker, and the show’s host, Luke Bryan, who will co-host the ceremony…
Jon Pardi is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! The 38-year-old made history when he was inducted on Tuesday, October 24, becoming the first California native inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Garth Brooks surprised Pardi by doing the official inducting. “Your life is about to go into warp speed now,” Brooks said. “i’ve had great honors…
Cody Johnson is sharing more details about his duet with Carrie Underwood. After announcing their collaboration earlier this year, their song was not included on the track list for his upcoming Leather album, out on November 3. But rest assured, Johnson says fans will get to hear their voices together, likely next year. “It’s on the deluxe edition,” Johnson…
Blessing Offor has had a big couple of weeks. The Nigerian-born singer won two Dove Awards, both for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, for “Brighter Days,” and Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance) for TobyMac’s “The Goodness,” which he was featured in. Although grateful for the wins, Offor says just hearing his nominations made him feel like…
Happy birthday to Scotty McCreery‘s son, Avery! The American Idol alum and his wife, Gabi, welcomed their first child, named Merrick Avery, into the world one year ago, on October 24, 2022. “Next to his mother, he is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen,” McCreery said when announcing the arrival of his firstborn. “We have been waiting and preparing…
Bryce Leatherwood officially has a record deal! The Season 22 winner of The Voice just signed with Universal Music Group Nashville in alliance with Republic Records The news comes only days before Leatherwood is scheduled to release his debut single, “The Finger,” on Friday, October 27. “If someone would have told me at this time last year that not only…
