Happy anniversary to Dolly Parton and Carl Dean! The two tied the knot on May 30, 1966, in Ringgold, Georgia. Parton was just 20 years old when she wed Dean, who was 21. At the time of their nuptials, Parton’s now-legendary career was just beginning, and her record label, Monument Records, asked Parton to wait a year before getting married,…
Dierks Bentley has sacrificed plenty for his career, including time with his wife, Cassidy, and their three children. Still, the Arizona native knows what he has given up pales in comparison to what those serving in the military have had to sacrifice, a gift that is not lost on him. “On the most basic level, I think, for me…
Keith Urban will use every chance he can to honor those serving in the military. The New Zealand-born singer is proud to use his platform, often, to honor those serving in the armed forces. “It’s one of the things I comment on fairly regularly when we’re playing concerts,” Urban tells UMG Nashville. “Especially outdoor festivals, where I look around…
Congratulations are in order for Scotty McCreery! The 29-year-old was just announced as an inductee into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, joining an elite class that includes Betty Davis, George Beverly Shea, Loudon Wainwright III, Fetchin Bones and Bill Curtis. The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame announced the inductees on social media, saying that McCreery has…
Brian Kelley has a new song out. The former Florida Georgia Line member just dropped his solo “See You Next Summer.” The song was written by HARDY, Hillary Lindsey and David Garcia. “When I first heard it, I was smiling the whole way through,” Kelley says. “I’ve lived this song. It was striking chords all over my body, I…
Jelly Roll will spend not one but two nights at the iconic Ryman Auditorium. The Nashville native will appear at the Mother Church of Country Music on May 30, for a Q&A about his Save Me documentary, which premieres on Hulu that day. The following night, May 31, Jelly Roll will perform his new album, Whitsitt Chapel, in its…
A new version of the Lonestar classic, “I’m Already There,” is out now. The song, originally released in 2001, was the title track of the group’s fifth studio album. Gary Baker and Frank Myers wrote “I’m Already There” with Richie McDonald, Lonestar’s former lead singer. The new version of the song is from Lonestar’s forthcoming new Ten To 1…
Brandon Davis is hitting the road! The father of four announced on social media his Hey Baby Tour, singing the news to John Michael Montgomery’s iconic “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)” song. “We’re setting out on a tour across the nation / We’re coming to a town that’s out near you,” Davis sings. “But to do this we’re…
Ronnie Dunn, Reba McEntire, Alabama featuring The Oak Ridge Boys and more are part of a forthcoming Gaither tribute album, honoring gospel music pioneers, Bill and Gloria Gaither. Gaither Tribute: Honoring the Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither will be out on August 26, featuring ten of their most successful songs as songwriters, including.”Because He Lives,” “Gentle Shepherd,” “He Touched…
Mitchell Tenpenny is passionate about supporting the military. The Nashville native teamed up with Crown Royal, and their charity partner, CreatiVets, to raise money for the military, in honor of Military Appreciation Month, which occurs in May. Tenpenny prevented a check for $120,000 to CreatiVets founder Richard Casper, to help continue the work of CreatiVets, which helps wounded veterans…
