Garth Brooks will receive the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award later this year, even if the award’s namesake, Kris Kristofferson, is slightly embarrassed about Brooks receiving the honor. “It’s pretty damn embarrassing to give a man of Garth’s stature an award with my name on it,” Kristofferson says in a statement. “When Willie got one, he said he could…
Carly Pearce was already a fan of Ashley McBryde before they teamed up together to write, and later record “Never Wanted To Be That Girl ,” from Pearce’s latest 29: Written in Stone. But now that they have a chart-topping single with their latest duet, Pearce is happy to gush about her friendship with McBryde. “Ashley is like the…
Nashville is losing yet another piece of history. The historic Ernest Tubb’s Record Shop, opened since 1947, is closing. The news was announced on social media. “It’s with great sadness that we share the news that the Ernest Tubb Record Shop — building and business — will be sold,” a statement reads, which says it is penned by Honky…
Alan Jackson is hitting the road on his massive Last Call: One More For The Road Tour, playing his hits from the past more than 30 years. The 63-year-old, who revealed last year he had been battling Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare degenerative nerve condition for the last ten years, hints that fans who want to see him perform should…
March 5, 1963 was one of the saddest days in country music, It was on that day that Patsy Cline was killed in a plane crash, two days after what would be her final show. Cline was 30 years old, and the mother of two small children, when she passed away. On March 3, Cline performed three times as…
Carly Pearce is about to receive yet another honor. The Grand Ole Opry member will be inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame on October 28. Pearce joins an elite list of musicians for the 2022 class, including Grand Ole Opry vocalist Norah Lee Allen, Steel Guitar Hall of Famer Tommy White, “I’m From the Country” hit…
Country music is full of beautiful, sometimes sad, always emotional duets, some dating back to more than 60 years. From Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty, to Vince Gill and Reba McEntire, we narrowed down 11 of the best country duets of all time. 11. “It’s Your Love,” Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Tim McGraw and Faith Hill recorded this…
2021 was full of plenty of newsworthy stories. As the country cautiously emerged from the restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, we did our best to focus on positive, uplifting stories, which illustrated the good in the music-makers, the city, the celebrities and the world. Our Top 10 stories of the year included a reality TV talent…
Carly Pearce has another trophy to add to her growing collection! The Grand Ole Opry member won the CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year, beating out Gabby Barrett, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde and Maren Morris to take home the coveted trophy. In a show of true solidarity and friendship, McBryde helped Pearce up to stage, later…
Vince Gill is once again sealing his status as one of the kindest people in country music. The Grand Ole Opry member donated $100,000 worth of instruments to Waverly schools, following the devastating flood that took place in August. The donation was done by Gill, in partnership with KHS Music and the CMA Foundation. “The kids were so excited…
