Toby Keith will soon have another trophy to add to his collection. The singer-songwriter will receive the prestigious BMI Icon Award, honoring his “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers,” per a statement from BMI. “We are honored to present Toby Keith with this year’s BMI Icon Award. Since the release of his single ‘Should’ve Been A…
From the very early years of her career, Connie Smith idolized Loretta Lynn, and remained in awe of her musical idol — and later close friend — until Lynn passed away on October 4 when she was 90 years old. “Loretta always cared,” Smiths tells The Tennessean. “She opened doors to success for all of us and was a…
32 years ago is a day that Garth Brooks will never, ever forget. It was on October 6, 1990, when the Oklahoma native was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. It was Johnny Russell who officially inducted Brooks into the Opry family. “To be recognized as a member is among the class of honors…
Ashley McBryde will be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! The Arkansas native was invited to join on Thursday, October 6, by Garth Brooks, when he surprised her during her appearance on CBS Mornings, by appearing virtually from the Grand Ole Opry. “I’m here for a proposal,” Brooks quipped. “This is part of a family that keeps…
Walker Hayes is joining Zach Williams for a new song, “Jesus’ Fault.” Written by Hayes along with Michael Farren, the song is on Williams’ latest album, A Hundred Highways, out now. “It’s always fun to collaborate with great artists,” Williams tells CMT of working with Hayes. “Having my band there to be in the video with us made it…
Wynonna Judd is continuing to speak out about the loss of her mother, and duo partner, Naomi Judd. Naomi tragically ended her life on April 30, one day before The Judds were to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Although Naomi battled mental illness for years, Wynonna acknowledges that she will likely never understand the depths…
56 years ago, on October 5, 1966, Loretta Lynn recorded one of her biggest, and most controversial, hits. It was on this day that Lynn recorded “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind),” a song she wrote with her sister, Peggy Sue Wright. Although the song is autobiographical to her own life, and the struggles she faced…
Tanya Tucker, George Strait, Alan Jackson and more are remembering Loretta Lynn. The country music pioneer was 90 years old when she passed away on October 4, leaving a lasting impact multiple generations of country music artists and fans. “Many memories, so much gratitude and thanking my God above for blessing me first with her music and her guidance…
Scotty McCreery is only a few weeks away from welcoming his firstborn with his wife, Gabi. The baby, a boy, is due to arrive on October 31, a date that is looming closer and closer for the North Carolina native. “Baby is coming fast, I tell you,” McCreery says (via KIKV radio station). “It seems like just yesterday that…
HARDY has an update on his upcoming shows, only a few days after he was injured in a tour bus accident, along with his videographer, Tanner Gallagher, his tour manager, Noah Brown and Ricky Hudson, his bus driver. Only Hudson remains hospitalized. “What’s up guys, HARDY here, just giving an update on myself,” HARDY said in a video shared…
