We now know when Lauren Alaina will be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry! The American Idol star will officially become a member on Saturday, February 12. “I wish I could tell this sweet, young girl that stepped in that circle for the first time on June 10, 2011, one DEBUT will become an official member of the…
Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium is honoring its 130th anniversary with a year-long celebration. The iconic music venue will host more concerts, residencies and special events than ever before, as a way to honor the Ryman Auditorium’s rich legacy. Dwight Yoakam will enjoy a residency January 19 to 21, followed by Tedeschi Trucks Band on February 22, 23, 25 and 26,…
Texas Hill will cross a big item off their bucket list when they make their Grand Ole Opry debut this weekend as a trio. The group, made up of The Voice contestants Adam Wakefield and Craig Wayne Boyd, and American Idol finalist, Casey James, will take the stage for the first time together, on January 22. Home Free ‘s Austin Brown, who has performed…
Dierks Bentley and Connie Smith are among the latest class of inductees into the Music City Walk of Fame, along with Keb’ Mo’ and Bobby Bare. The four artists will be inducted in a special ceremony on April 5, at the Music City Walk of Fame Park. “We are proud to bring back a Music City Walk of Fame…
A new music venue, celebrating music of all genres, is coming to Nashville, in the space formerly occupied by the popular Douglas Corner Cafe. The space, located at 2106 8th Avenue in Nashville, will reopen as The Eighth Room in April. Partners Jason Hollis and Brad Dunbar tell The Tennessean that it will welcome both established artists and rising…
Collin Raye might be known as one of country music’s biggest superstars, but he loves all kinds of music, including classic rock. The 61-year-old will headline Collin Raye and The Riff Raff: A Salute to Classic Rock, playing some of his favorite classic rock songs on Wednesday, January 26 at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley. “I’m very excited to be…
Maren Morris isn’t a Nashville native, but she proudly calls the city home now. The Texas-born singer moved to Music City in 2013 with a dream of a career in country music. That dream came true, beginning with her mega-hit, “My Church,” kicking off a string of successes. Morris reflects on her move to Tennessee, and her success, in…
Another beloved Nashville eatery is closing its doors, after the strains brought on by the coronavirus pandemic proved insurmountable. Mangia Nashville, an Italian restaurant that began as a weekend pop-up in Franklin before opening in the Melrose neighborhood in Nashville, has permanently closed, following their New Year’s Eve celebration. Owner Nick Pellegrino, who owned Mangia Nashville with his wife…
2021 was full of plenty of newsworthy stories. As the country cautiously emerged from the restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, we did our best to focus on positive, uplifting stories, which illustrated the good in the music-makers, the city, the celebrities and the world. Our Top 10 stories of the year included a reality TV talent…
The Zac Brown Band will no longer be performing as part of New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash as originally planned, after Zac Brown tested positive for COVID-19. The singer shared the disappointing news on social media. “To Our Fans, We are deeply disappointed to share that Zac Brown Band will no longer be performing at Nashville’s Big…
