Marty Stuart is speaking out about his upcoming induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The 61-year-old will be inducted later this year, along with Dean Dillon and Hank Williams, Jr., fulfilling a dream he has held for much of his career. “It is the ultimate honor in country music,” Marty said in a statement. “I’m so honored…
Several Nashville bar owners are working with Mayor John Cooper to safely reopen their establishments later this month, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The bars, which have been closed since July 2, when the city returned to a modified Phase 2, hope to reopen as soon as August 15, with a few parameters in place. “The message we’re trying…
Marty Stuart, Dean Dillon and Hank Williams, Jr. are going to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame! The honor, considered to be the pinnacle of success in country music, is chosen by an anonymous panel of industry leaders, appointed by the Country Music Association (CMA). The three will be inducted at a Medallion Ceremony held later…
It’s a disappointing end to an already tough season for the Nashville Predators, who lost their bid for the Stanley Cup after being defeated by the Arizona Coyotes on Friday, August 7, in overtime. Team captain Roman Josi spoke out about the disappointing loss, in a statement shared on social media. “This hurts … and it’s going to hurt…
Thistle Farms founder Becca Stevens is used to seeing women battle hard times. The ordained Episcopal Priest founded Thistle Farms in 1997, aimed at helping women who have survived trafficking, prostitution and addiction find wholeness and healing. While COVID-19 has been a trying time for many, it has been especially problematic for marginalized women already overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds,…
In a time when artists are losing massive amounts of money while off the road, Maren Morris is still supporting causes she believes in, including a local Nashville band program. The new mother just gave a hefty donation of $70,000 to the band program at East Nashville Magnet High School, allowing the school to purchase much-needed instruments, uniforms, tuxedos…
The owners of several downtown Nashville bars have joined forces to launch the Be a Honky Tonk Hero campaign, aimed at encouraging those who enjoy the bustling night life of Music City to do their part to follow the guidelines surrounding COVID-19, including wearing a mask and practicing social distancing, so bars and restaurants can safely reopen as soon…
Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium will host their first-ever livestream series, called Live at the Ryman, featuring Scotty McCreery, Cam, Brett Young and more. The six-week event, which will begin on Friday night, August 14 with For King & Country, will be available to fans at home as a way to slowly return to live shows in Music City. “Our company…
The Nashville Predators are hoping to finish out the modified season with the Stanley Cup, as part of the NHL’s Return to Play, which allows 24 teams to compete, without a live audience. The team is currently in Edmonton, where they will go up against the Arizona Cardinals for their third game in the series, and are enjoying touches…
The BMI Country Awards will be held online this year instead of in Nashville, due to COVID-19. The annual event, which honors the biggest songwriters in country music, will be a virtual event, in light of the ongoing pandemic “While we would have loved to gather together for our annual tribute to the best in country music, it’s just…
