Keith Urban can by now fill as many arenas and amphitheaters as he wants, but he well remembers his days of playing in bars and clubs, hoping to get his career off the ground. The Grand Ole Opry member helped another aspiring artist, Kayley Green, who usually spends her weekends singing on Lower Broadway in Nashville, by inviting her…
Trisha Yearwood will officially flip the switch at the Grand Ole Opry on October 14, to serve as the kick-off for the annual Opry Goes Pink event, which partners with Susan G. Komen in the fight against breast cancer. “We all have friends and family members who are battling, have won, and those who have lost their fights against…
Radney Foster had no idea when he released his freshman Del Rio, TX 1959 album in 1992 that the record would have such an impact, not only on him, but on country music as a whole. The record included songs like “Just Call Me Lonesome” and “Nobody Wins,” kicking off a widely successful career for Foster as a singer-songwriter….
There’s some good news for music fans in Nashville. After the disappointing closure of Cannery Row earlier this year, which included Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom and The High Watt, a new music venue will open, Cannery Hall, in 2023. The venue, which will feature multiple genres of music, including alternative rock, country, pop, EDM, R&B, disco, grunge and more,…
John Prine and Patsy Cline are among the upcoming inductees into the Music City Walk of Fame. The two singers will join Dr. Paul T. Kwami, musical director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers for 28 years, and industry executive Ed Hardy in being inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame, in a special ceremony on October 10. “Each…
Happy National Ice Cream Cone Day! Not that any one needs an excuse to enjoy ice cream, but if you do, we have five places in Nashville to help celebrate one of the tastiest food holidays all year. 1. Mimi’s Ice Cream and Coffee Shoppe Conveniently located near the Opryland Hotel and Opry Mills mall, Mimi’s Ice Cream and…
Matthew West just earned another career accolade, and it’s a big one. The Illinois native was honored with the Songwriter/Artist Award of the Year at the recent Nashville Songwriter Awards, hosted by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). West is only the second Christian singer-songwriter to receive the honor. “What an honor to receive this award from NSAI!” West…
The 2022 CMT Artists of the Year honorees have just been announced. This year’s event will honor Carly Pearce, Walker Hayes, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs and Kane Brown at a special ceremony on October 14 at Nashville’s Scheremerhorn Symphony Center. “We are honored to recognize the astounding achievements of this illustrious group of artists over the past year,” says…
Happy National Pepperoni Pizza Day! Whether it’s a thick or thin crust, square or round pan, Nashville has plenty of places to help celebrate, regardless of your personal tastes or budget. Keep reading for nine of our favorite places to celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day in Nashville. 1. Five Points Pizza Not only does Five Points Pizza offer amazing…
Tracy Lawrence is returning once again for his Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert, raising money for the Nashville Rescue Mission. This year’s concert, held on November 22 at the Wildhorse Saloon, will include a performance by Lawrence, along with Gary Allan and Travis Denning, with more artists expected to be announced in the near future. To date, Lawrence…
