If you build it, they will come — at least if you’re Reba McEntire. The Oklahoma native wasn’t sure at first about opening her own Reba’s Place in Atoka, Oklahoma, a town that had certainly seen better days, and was slowly withering as people moved away for better opportunities — until McEntire saved the day. “I thought it was…
Carly Pearce will celebrate her upcoming 100th appearance at the Grand Ole Opry in a big way. The singer-songwriter announced she will return on April 11 for the celebratory show, also announcing the launch of a personally-curated exclusive merchandise line that will include t-shirts, sweatshirts and other items, in partnership with Opry Entertainment. “When I made my Grand Ole…
A new song is here from Marty Stuart. The Grand Ole Opry member just released “Sitting Alone,” a song that Stuart, perhaps ironically, wrote before the world shut down because of COVID-19. “I wrote this song in Buffalo, NY, before the pandemic started,” Stuart recalls. “I was on a writing spree and when the words appeared on the paper…
Dan + Shay have returned to social media for the first time since January 10. The duo, made up of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, shared an update with their fans on why they have been absent for the past two months. “Hi, we’ve been quiet on social media lately but wanted to check in and let y’all know…
Congratulations are in order for Brothers Osborne‘s John Osborne and his wife, Lucie Silvas, who are now the proud parents of twins! Osborne announced on Instagram that their son, Arthur, was born first, weighing three pounds., 13 ounces and measuring 15½ inches long, followed by Maybelle, who weighed 5 pounts, 1 ounce and measured 18 inches long. “Welcome to…
Kelsea Ballerini might be one of country music’s leading hitmakers, but she isn’t about to limit herself to one genre. The Tennessee native, who famously recently interrupted her own concert to inquire about a song on Taylor Swift’s set list, has big goals and ambitions for herself, ones that extend far behind the boundary lines of country music. “I…
For several years, Etch has been one of Nashville’s most popular downtown restaurants, and now guests will soon have another location to visit. The upscale eatery, owned by renowned chef Deb Paquette, will open a second location later this year, this one at The Factory in Franklin. “This is a proud moment for me and all that my team…
Morgan Wallen might have a superstar career, selling out large venues all over the world, and breaking numerous records for his music, but that isn’t how he defines himself, at least not anymore. The 29-year-old says it’s being a dad to his son, Indigo, born in 2020, which now takes high priority over anything else, including his music. “I…
When The Oak Ridge Boys released “American Made” in 1983, they likely never predicted the song would become a country music staple, still played and performed 40 years later. The song, which was written by Bob DiPiero and Pat McManus, was the title track of their eighth studio album, and their seventh No. 1 hit. “It’s hard to believe…
Jay Allen doesn’t mind wearing his heart on his sleeve, or in his music. The singer-songwriter just released a powerful new song, “No Prayer Like Mama’s,” inspired by the unexpected journey his family embarked on, when his mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, when she was just 51 years old. “I’ve basically become a philanthropist, because my mother passed…
