As the Grand Ole Opry prepares to welcome up to 500 guests in-person for their October shows, we now know which artists will be performing each week. Vince Gill, Terri Clark, Lorrie Morgan and Dierks Bentley will kick off the first show, taking place on Saturday, October 3. The show on October 10, called Opry Firsts, will feature Jeannie…
Rascal Flatts almost became a duo instead of a trio. When Jay DeMarcus found out the plan to include nudity, specifically Joe Don Rooney‘s butt, even though it was going to be pixelated, the former gospel singer threatened to quit the band. “I stormed off of the set because I was very angry that we were gonna put nudity…
Trisha Yearwood nailed her performance at the 2020 ACM Awards, honoring those in the country music industry who have passed away, but we have Garth Brooks to thank that she was even on stage. It was Garth who was first asked to perform, singing his classic song, “The Dance,” before he humbly suggested his wife’s “I’ll Carry You Home,”…
Legendary songwriter, artist and performer Mac Davis has passed away, following complications from heart surgery. The entertainment icon was 78 years old when he died on Tuesday, September 29. Mac’s manager, Jim Morey, shared the heartbreaking news on social media. “It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Mac Davis,” Mac’s manager and friend shared on…
It’s been seven years since Randy Travis has been able to speak, much less sing, after suffering a stroke in 2013. The country music superstar continues to make small gains in his recovery, every day, with his wife, Mary Travis, holding on to hope that he will someday be able to perform again. “He doesn’t think so,” Mary told…
Carrie Underwood‘s My Gift album is out! The record includes a collaboration with her five-year-old son, Isaiah, whose sweet voice can be heard on “Little Drummer Boy.” “(Isaiah) loves to sing,” Carried told the Associated Press. “He loves music. He definitely has that passion and I asked him, ‘Would you ever want to go in and sing with Mommy?’…
It’s been one year since Busbee tragically passed away, after a brief battle with terminal cancer. The producer and songwriter, whose real name is Michael James Ryan Busbee, wrote some of the biggest hits in country music, including Lady A’s “You Look Good” and “Our Kind of Love,” Maren Morris‘ “My Church” and “80s Mercedes,” Keith Urban‘s “The Fighter,” which…
It’s a role that Granger Smith definitely never wanted, becoming a sounding board for others dealing with profound loss, even if it’s something he has experienced firsthand. The singer, who tragically lost his 3-year-old son, River, in a drowning accident last year, has been open about his grief and heartache on his weekly podcast, inspiring others to reach out…
Charlie Daniels poured his life into the Journey Home Project, which provides various support and necessary resources for veterans, and now we know that the non-profit will continue in his absence. Charlie co-founded the Journey Home Project with his longtime manager, David Corlew, with David announcing it will continue as The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP), ensuring that…
Michael Ray is back with a brand-new single, “Whiskey and Rain.” The song, from his upcoming third studio album, is a bit of a new direction for the singer, finally embracing his love of the sounds of traditional country music that he grew up on. “It’s what I’ve always had in my head,” Michael told Everything Nash. “I guess…
