Nearest Green Distillery, located in Shelbyville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, provides history to one of Tennessee’s oldest industries: whiskey. Nearest Green Distillery is named after Nearest Green, the man credited with teaching the now-famous Jack Daniel his distilling techniques. Guests at the 432-acre Nearest Green Distillery have the option to take an informative, hour-long tour, covering the distillery’s…
We now know at least some of the performers for the upcoming CMA Awards. Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson will each take the stage, along with Chris Stapleton, Carly Pearce, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Megan Moroney, K. Michelle, recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Tanya Tucker, and the show’s host, Luke Bryan, who will co-host the ceremony…
Jon Pardi is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! The 38-year-old made history when he was inducted on Tuesday, October 24, becoming the first California native inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Garth Brooks surprised Pardi by doing the official inducting. “Your life is about to go into warp speed now,” Brooks said. “i’ve had great honors…
Keith Urban is officially a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The New Zealand-born superstar was inducted into the prestigious hall last week by Dolly Parton, after he invited her by sending her a hand-written letter. Urban shared his thoughts on his induction, especially by the Country Music Hall of Fame member, on social media. “Thank you…
Christmas is coming early for Scotty McCreery fans. The American Idol alum announces the release of “Feel Like the Holidays,” out on Friday, October 20. The song was written by Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell, Derek George, Bobby Hamrick and Jeremy Bussey. “Christmas is my favorite time of year and I sing Christmas songs every day,” McCreery says. “When I first…
We now know when Garth Brooks‘ Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk will open. The Country Music Hall of Fame member reveals that his downtown Nashville bar, located at 411 Broadway, will welcome guests for the first time on Friday, November 24, also known as Black Friday. In true Brooks fashion, the grand opening will include a Dive…
Tracy Lawrence is returning once again for his 18th Annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry, followed by a star-studded concert. The country music legend will be joined by Lee Brice and Priscilla Block, along with Halfway to Hazard, for the nighttime concert, taking place on Tuesday, November 21 at the Wildhorse Saloon. Lawrence will also fry turkeys again this year, with proceeds…
Darius Rucker joined Don McLean, guitarist Duane Eddy and former record label executive Joe Galante in being inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame. Rucker, who was inducted by Ric Flair, reflected on his upbringing, and the surprising influence it had on his music career. “When I was a kid, music wasn’t rock and roll, or R&B or…
2024 will come in with a bang in Nashville. Thomas Rhett and Lainey Wilson have been announced as headliners of New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, along with rockers, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The event, held at Bicentennial Park will be televised live on CBS and Paramount+. “Building on what we have established over the last two years by focusing…
The Bacon Brothers, made up of siblings Michael Bacon, a composer, and the award-winning actor, Kevin Bacon, have been making music together in a professional capacity for more than 25 years. In the time since their debut Forosoco album came out in 1997, both Michael and Kevin have honed their craft, as collaborators and performers, always trying to…
