This is the weekend thousands and thousands of country music fans were supposed to descend upon Nashville for the annual CMA Fest. The event, which last year drew more than 400 artists to perform and over 50,000 fans, will return in 2021. While it’s not the same, we rounded up five of our favorite memories from 2019 to at…
Leaving Austin is giving Everything Nash readers an exclusive first listen at the acoustic version of “Nothing But You.” The original version was released last year, and became a huge success for the band, which is why they decided to release the stripped-down version as well. The song is one of several the trio, made up of Austin Machado,…
Loretta Lynn has endured plenty throughout her life, but the current state of America is breaking her heart. The 88-year-old opened up about the recent events, including the tragic death of George Floyd, and the subsequent riots that occurred in cities all over rthe country, in a heartfelt post on social media. “I’ve had to turn my head from…
Steven Curtis Chapman recently performed his current single, “Together (We’ll Get Through This)” at an empty Ryman Auditorium. The song was written by Steven in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, so it seemed only fitting that he performs it in the historic venue, which was also closed because of COVID-19. “I went to the Ryman to do a…
Randy Travis came out with his revealing autobiography, Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith and Braving the Storms of Life last year, sharing previously untold stories of some of the darkest days of his life and career, along with plenty of milestones as well. The Grand Ole Opry member bared his heart and soul in Forever…
Granger Smith’s wife, Amber, is honoring her 3-year-old son, River, one year after he passed away. The child drowned in the family’s swimming pool on June 6, 2019. “365 days since I held your curious, playful, vivacious spirit alive,” Amber began in an Instagram post. “It’s hard for me to grasp that I’ve been without you a third of…
Dollywood is opening up again! The theme park, owned by Dolly Parton, closed due to COVID-19, but will reopen on June 15 and 16 for season ticket holders, and on June 17 for the general public. Dolly shared the good news on the park’s website, with a video message. “Growing up in the Smoky Mountains, I learned that everything…
Craig Morgan has been friends with Blake Shelton for years –– long before either of them had much success in country music. The two have gone through many stages of life together, but Craig never imagined how well Blake would take to being a father to his girlfriend, Gwen Stefani‘s, three sons: Kingston, Zuma and Apollo. “We talk about…
Keith Urban is one of the most prolific and talented musicians, of any genre, but he didn’t always consider himself an achiever. The 52-year-old was asked if he helped his daughters, 11-year-old Sunday Rose and 9-year-old Faith Margaret, with their schooling while they were home due to the coronavirus pandemic, and revealed that academics aren’t necessarily his strong suit….
Author Jake Brown is back again with another book, this time Behind the Boards: Nashville. The book takes an in-depth look at the stories behind some of Music City’s biggest songs, through the eyes of the producer. Music industry veteran Tony Brown, whose numerous credits include Reba McEntire, Lionel Richie, Trisha Yearwood, Brooks & Dunn and more, gave the…
