Charles Esten is lending his talents to a few Nashville events, all benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The actor and singer will headline Light the Late Night, at 3rd and Lindsley on October 28 from 9:30 to 11, followed by hosting a Light the Morning brunch at the 404 Kitchen on October 29 from 11:00 AM to 1:00…
After Lee Brice announced that he would be unable to perform “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce at the 2020 CMA Awards, due to a positive COVID-19 test, Lady A‘s Charles Kelley has stepped up to replace him. Charles will now sing with Carly on the No.1 song during the live ceremony. “I Hope You’re Happy Now” received…
Steven Curtis Chapman was just announced as the next member of the Grand Ole Opry, a worthwhile induction for an artist who made his Opry debut more than 40 years ago. Chapman’s induction comes after several other artists have recently been inducted, including Jon Pardi, Scotty McCreery and Lainey Wilson. While there isn’t a specific formula for how an…
CMA Fest is almost here, a four-day event that brings hundreds of artists, performing in front of more than 80,000 fans, from all over the world. While there is a charge for the nighttime shows at Nissan Stadium and Ascend Amphitheater, the daytime stages are free, with artists like Chapel Hart, Lauren Alaina, Mark Wils, Home Free, Travis Denning, Priscilla…
Kimberly Williams-Paisley is once again hosting her Dance Party to End ALZ, raising money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association, after the loss of her mother, Linda, who passed away in 2016 from a form of Alzheimer’s. The event will be held on November 13 at the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville. This year’s event will include Williams-Paisley’s husband,…
Jillian Cardarelli’s eponymous debut EP is out! The rising star wrote two of the six songs on the record, including “Strong,” which features actor and singer Charles Esten, and “I Never Do This.” “It’s a song I never actually thought I would release because it’s so personal,” Cardarelli tells Taste of Country of her duet with Esten, which was…
Deana Carter just announced the release of the star-studded 25th anniversary edition of her debut Did I Shave My Legs for This? album. To celebrate, Carter will headline a show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, on November 18, where she will be joined by Breland, Charles Esten and more. Did I Shave My Legs For This? 25th Anniversary Edition features Martina…
Steve Wariner celebrated his 25th anniversary of being a member of the Grand Ole Opry over the weekend in a big way. After performing songs like a cover of the Beatles’ “All My Lovin’” and his own “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle,” Wariner was surprised when Garth Brooks walked out on stage to help celebrate the milestone anniversary….
The Grand Ole Opry is lifting its seating restrictions, and returning to full capacity, beginning on Friday, May 14. The inaugural show, which will mark the first time in more than a year that the Grand Ole Opry is not limiting the amount of guests, will feature performances by Lorrie Morgan, the Oak Ridge Boys, Charles Esten and Aaron…
The 2020 CMA Awards are almost here! The show, which is celebrating its 54th year this year, looks a lot different than in years past, due to the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve rounded up everything to know about the show, including performers, presenters, last-minute changes and more. Hosts: Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will co-host together. Although Reba is a veteran at…
