Carly Pearce still can’t believe she’s an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. The Kentucky native, who was inducted by Trisha Yearwood last month, joined Marty Stuart and Billy Cody in a special press event on Tuesday, August 16, to officially kick off the countdown to the Opry’s upcoming 5000th Saturday night broadcast, which will take place…
One year ago today, on July 6, 2020, country music lost one of its biggest legends, with the passing of Charlie Daniels. Daniels was 83 years old when he died, after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. Daniels was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, and from an early age was exposed to a wide variety of musical styles. By the time…
Nashville is known as Music City, and with good reason. The capitol of the state of Tennessee is rich in musical history, dating back well over 100 years. We are taking a look at nine of our favorite places in Nashville to spend some time, and learn more about the heritage of the robust city. 1. The Country Music…
Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks are just a few of the many artists toasting famed 650 AM WSM and Grand Ole Opry announcer Eddie Stubbs, who retired last week, after 25 years of service. Several artists shared sweet tributes to Eddie in a video that was shared on YouTube, praising the legendary host. “Hey Eddie, it’s Keith…
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…
The 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards are officially history. The second annual show, hosted by Shania Twain, saw performances by Keith Urban, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum and The War and Treaty, among others. Brown also received the Country Champion Award, and Lambert received The Country Icon Award. See a complete list of winners below. The People’s Artist of 2024 1. Beyoncé 2….
We now know who is performing, and presenting, at the upcoming People’s Choice Country Awards. Keith Urban, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum and The War and Treaty are among the performers for the evening. In addition, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, Little Big Town and comedian Nate Bargatze are among the presenters. More performers…
Miranda Lambert will receive another award next month, this one honoring her 20-year career. The singer-songwriter will receive The Country Icon Award at the People’s Choice Country Awards, airing live on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. “A tour de force in country music for more than…
The nominees for the second annual People’s Choice Country Awards have been revealed, with a few surprises. Beyoncé, Luke Combs and Zach Bryan lead the list of nominees, with each of them nominated in 12 categories. Kacey Musgraves follows with nominations in ten categories. Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, Morgan Wallen and Kane Brown and Lainey Wilson are nominated in four…
Megan Moroney is taking plenty of notes from Kenny Chesney this summer. The 26-year-old earned a coveted spot opening for Chesney on his Sun Goes Down Tour, where she is not only watching what he does on stage, but how he conducts himself off the stage as well. “I literally watch his whole show every night— side stage— trying…
