Granger Smith headlined a July 4th concert at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas over the weekend, later praising both fans and organizers for the overwhelming success of the show. Granger posted a photo on social media, showing cars parked with space between them, hinting that the type of show he just performed might be the way all shows…
Brantley Gilbert has been sober for nine years, but at one time he didn’t know if he would even make it a week. The 35-year-old is back at radio with a new song, “Hard Days,” which begins with the lines “You would’ve never learned the words to ‘Amazing Grace’ / Never felt the chill of a pew when you…
Rascal Flatts planned on being on their farewell Life is a Highway Tour this year, which was canceled because of COVID-19. The group, made up of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, was going to disband at the end of the tour, but without the ability to be on the road this year, they admit they have…
When Lee Greenwood wrote “God Bless the U.S.A.” in the early ’80s, he could have never imagined that, more than three decades later, the song would still be just as relevant, and maybe even more. Lee first released the song in 1984, on his own You’ve Got a Good Love Comin’ album. Throughout the years since then, from various…
Dierks Bentley loves any reason to celebrate the United States, including July 4th. The Arizona native is proud to be an American, and is especially grateful for those who fight for the country’s freedoms. “I’m extremely patriotic,” Dierks told his record label. “I love this country, and I love the history of this country. I read books on this…
Justin Moore‘s favorite holiday isn’t Thanksgiving or Christmas. For Justin and his wife Kate, their favorite holiday is July 4th, especially because there isn’t as much pressure as some of the other holidays. “4th of July is my favorite holiday cause you don’t have to worry about gifts and all that good stuff,’ Justin told his record label. “And…
Home Free had already been including “God Bless the U.S.A.” in their shows for several years, never imagining that they would one day get to sing it together with Lee Greenwood and The United States Air Force Band, or that they would be able to share it during such a tumultuous time in the country. The all-vocal group just…
Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced on Thursday, July 2, that the city would revert to what is being called “Phase 2 with modifications” for the July 4th weekend, meaning that bars would be closed, and the fireworks, which were going to be displayed for viewers to watch online, would be canceled. The decision came in light of a recent…
Granger Smith is continuing to speak out about the tragic loss of his son, River, who passed away in a drowning accident in the family’s swimming pool last year. Granger and his wife, Amber, have become outspoke advocates for water safety since the accident occurred — lessons they wish they had known while River was still alive. “I know…
It’s a big day for Music City! Virgin Hotels Nashville opened on Music Row on Wednesday, July 1, three years after construction began. The hotel boasts 14 floors, two restaurants, a poolside bar, coffee shop and more. “We wanted to open before the July 4 weekend to offer locals a place to dine and stay, away from the house,”…
