When Keith Urban signed on to host the ACM Awards, he never imagined that the awards would take place not in April but in September, and not in Las Vegas but in Nashville, all due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Still, the New Zealand native is praising the Academy of Country Music for forging ahead, even if the ceremony…
It might only be the beginning of September, but Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland is already getting into the holiday spirit! The expansive resort just announced the launch of the I Love Christmas Movies exhibit, allowing visitors to walk through some of the scenes from Christmas movies classics, like Elf, The Polar Express, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and more. I Love…
We now know that the 2020 CMA Awards will be a virtual event, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Country Music Association announced the decision after the nominees were announced. “Capacity inside the event will be limited to essential personnel only, as outlined by local health authorities and CDC guidelines,” the statement said (via The Tennessean). “As we navigate…
The Ryman Auditorium just announced a limited number of guests will be allowed for their weekly Live at the Ryman event this Friday, September 4. The historic venue, which will host its third show in the six-week series this Friday (September 4) with Scotty McCreery, will allow 125 ticketed guests, following all guidelines set forth by local health guidelines….
Nashville’s famous Arnold’s Country Kitchen might be having a big, big upgrade. Both Nashville Eater and the Nashville Scene recently shared that the owner, Kahlil Arnold, revealed in an episode of the Nashville Restaurant Radio podcast that he is planning on extending the menu of the popular Meat-and-Three restaurant to include dinner, and also plans to add a bar…
Dolly Parton can now afford to buy as many high-end TVs as she wants, but that wasn’t always the case. The 74-year-old grew up in the mountains of east Tennessee, in a primitive one-room cabin, without electricity or running water. With a love of singing and a knack for performing, even as a child, Dolly’s parents had to get…
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will officially reopen to the public on September 10, after being closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. With millions of dollars in lost revenue, the Country Music Hall of Fame has announced an innovative fund-raiser, with artists like Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown and more, all…
Famed Nashville chef Margot McCormack is resilient, but even she could have never imagined how much that resilience would be tested in 2020. The owner of East Nashville’s Margot Café & Bar, along with the now-closed beloved Marché, Margot was heartbroken to walk away from a business she poured her heart and soul in, but remains firmly committed to…
Steve Wariner will return to the Grand Ole Opry stage on Saturday, August 29. The country music legend will be joined by rising stars Ingrid Andress and Jordan Davis. Steve announced the news on social media. So excited to be back at the @opry this Saturday night with @IngridAndress & @JordanCWDavis! Tune in to @circleallaccess at 8/7 Central or…
Nashville’s Hermitage Hotel has long been known as one of the city’s most historic landmarks, and now it is being nationally recognized for its legacy. The downtown hotel has just been named the 2020 Historic Hotel of the Year, by Historic Hotels of America. “The Hermitage Hotel is deeply committed to historical preservation, so to be named the 2020…
