Zach Williams is spreading holiday cheer with his first-ever holiday album! The record, I Don’t Want Christmas to End, is filled with classics like “Silent Night” and “Run, Run, Rudolph,” along with the original title track. Williams recorded the project at the renowned FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. “We knew we wanted it to have a rock and…
Billy Ray Cyrus and Dennis Quaid are just two of the celebrities who are taking part in a benefit show, Waverly Strong: A Concert for Disaster Relief, with proceeds benefiting those impacted by the devastating flood last month in Waverly, TN, located just outside of Nashville. Meghan Linsey, James Otto, Eric Paslay, Blessing Offor, Drew Baldridge, Jacob Bryant, Tigirlily,…
In 2018, Ashley McBryde mourned the sudden passing of her brother William Clayton “Clay” McBryde, Jr. The Arkansas native wrote about her brother in the tender song, “Stone,” co-written with Nicoette Hayford, which she says is by far the most challenging, and emotionally raw, song she has ever penned. “A sibling loss is a really different feeling,” McBryde shared…
Miranda Lambert flew to the top of the charts with her recent single, “Bluebird.” The song, from Lambert’s latest Wildcard album, was written by Lambert, along with hit songwriters Natalie Hemby and Luke Dick. Hemby recently sat down with Apple Music Country’s Country Faith Radio with Chrissy Metz, to discuss how the beautiful tune was created. “ wrote a…
Country artists like Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean and more are joining with other celebrities to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, through their Gifts That Give Auction. More than 20 experiences are up for auction, including vacations, one-on-one time with artists, VIP experiences and more. “Although we cannot be together in person this holiday season, Charles…
Josh Turner might have never become a country singer, or moved to Nashville, without Randy Travis. It was Randy whose music Josh fell in love with when he started dreaming of a career in country music, and also Randy who became a personal role model for him as well. “Randy is really the reason that I moved to Nashville…
Zach Williams’ life could have taken an entirely different path, and almost did, if not for a pivotal moment while he was on the road. Speaking on recent episode of Apple Music Country’s Country Faith Radio with Chrissy Metz, Zach recalled to the actress how his life and career completely changed, thanks to one surprising occurrence. “I was on…
Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker have just been announced as performers together on the Grand Ole Opry. The two singers will take the stage on Saturday, August 15, for the Opry’s 4937th consecutive Saturday night show, albeit still without a live audience due to COVID-19. The Grand Ole Opry announced earlier this month that they would resume ticket sales…
Talk about a stellar lineup. Vince Gill will return to the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, August 1, this time with Rodney Crowell and Emmylou Harris. The show will mark the Opry’s 4935th consecutive Saturday night program, and no one is more excited than Vince. “I met and Rodney when I was 19,” Vince said of his two…
When the Grand Ole Opry returns to live shows, it will be without one familiar voice. Longtime announcer Eddie Stubbs announces he is retiring on July 29, bringing an end to 25 years serving as host of 650 AM WSM, and the Opry. “I have had an extremely blessed 25 years at WSM, and as the third-longest tenured announcer…
