Chase Matthew’s life could have turned out entirely different. The 25-year-old beat almost insurmountable odds, including the loss of his best friend, who was murdered, drug addiction and homelessness, and came out on top. Matthew made his Grand Ole Opry debut this week, after his freshman album, Made For This, was released last year. “I’ve been through so much,”…
New music is coming from Jelly Roll. After teasing a new project last year, the Nashville native announces the release of Whitsitt Chapel, out on June 2. The 13-track record will include his current single, “Need A Favor,” which comes on the heels of his record-breaking, No. 1 hit, “Son Of A Sinner.” “This album is about growth and…
32 years ago, on March 16, 1991, Reba McEntire experienced an unimaginable tragedy. It was on this day that McEntire lost seven members of her band, along with her tour manager, in a plane crash into Otay Mountain near San Diego, California. The pilot and co-pilot also perished in the accident. McEntire had performed a private event for IBM…
Miranda Lambert is leaving her longtime record label, Sony Music. The 39-year-old announced the news on social media, along with photos of the albums she has released throughout her career so far. “Since I was 19-years-old, Sony has been my home in Nashville,” Lambert writes. “Over the last 20 years together we have released albums that allowed me to…
Keith Urban is going to stay in Las Vegas a little bit longer. The New Zealand-born star, who just launched his Keith Urban: The Las Vegas Residency at Zappos Theater in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, announces he has already added more dates for later this year. “We’re gonna keep this party going, Vegas !!!!” Urban announced. “New dates…
The Country Music Hall of Fame will likely soon announce the newest inductees into the hallowed institution. Last fall, Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis and former record label executive Joe Galente were inducted, all worthy recipients of the honor. Since 2010, only four solo female artists: Connie Smith, Reba McEntire, Jean Shepard and Dottie West, have been inducted into the…
15 years ago today is a day Carrie Underwood will never forget. On March 15, 2008, the Oklahoma native was invited by Randy Travis to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. The invitation came less than three years after Underwood was crowned the American Idol winner. “I was asked by the management of the Grand Ole Opry…
The city of Nashville is getting another award show. NBC announces the debut of the People’s Choice Country Awards, taking place in September, live from the Grand Ole Opry. “We’re excited to partner with the Grand Ole Opry to bring the year’s biggest celebration in country music to Nashville,” says Cassandra Tryon, Senior Vice President of Live Events at…
The first round of performers for the 2023 CMT Music Awards has just been announced, and it’s a pretty impressive lineup. Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson have all been announced as performers. They will join Carrie Underwood, who was the first performer announced for the ceremony, and Kane Brown who is…
Morgan Wallen is setting the record straight about his love life. The 29-year-old, who just celebrated another No. 1 hit with “Thought You Should Know,” says he is focusing solely on his music, at least for the time being. “I had a girlfriend, but not recently,” Wallen tells Lon Helton on Country Countdown USA. “I don’t have anybody right…
