Naomi Judd was honored with an all-star tribute on Sunday, May 15. Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration, held at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, featured performances and tributes by various artists, including her own daughter, Wynonna Judd, who spoke of her mother’s passing, which happened one day before the duo’s induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. “I’ve…
Naomi Judd‘s life and legacy will be honored with a memorial, taking place on Sunday, May 15 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, and airing live, and commercial-free, on CMT. Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration will be hosted by Good Morning America‘s Robin Roberts, with performances and special appearances by numerous musical guests. Among those scheduled to perform in…
Country music is rich in songs about faith. With the heart of country music located in Nashville, Tennessee, in the middle of the Bible Belt, it makes sense that so many artists would record songs about their spiritual beliefs. While there are far too many songs about faith within country music to count, we picked ten of our favorites….
Marty Stuart, Dean Dillon and Hank Williams, Jr. are the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. The three were inducted during the Medallion Ceremony, held on Sunday, November 21. Stuart was honored with musical performances by Pastor Evelyn Hubbard performing “It’s Time to Go Home,” Emmylou Harris and Charlie Worsham singing “Tempted,” and Ashley McBryde singing…
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…
Carly Pearce earned one of the biggest validations of her career, when 29 became the only EP, and the only record by a female artist, to be nominated for a CMA Award for Album of the Year. The irony isn’t lost on Pearce that the industry accolade came at a time when Pearce let her guard all the way…
If there wasn’t a Reba McEntire, there may not be a long line of successful female country artists, including Trisha Yearwood. It was McEntire who Yearwood says blazed a trail for other female artists, inspiring an entire generation of women who followed in her footsteps, including superstar female artists like Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack, Shania Twain and more in…
Garth Brooks is speaking out about his recent show at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, which was postponed last week due to severe weather. The Grand Ole Opry member admits he is devastated that the concert, which featured Chris Young, Emmylou Harris and his wife, Trisha Yearwood was not able to continue, and offers an update on when he might be…
JT Gray, owner of the Station Inn, one of the most-revered bluegrass venues in the world, has died. Gray was 75 years old when he passed away on March 20. The news was first announced on social media. “It is with the heaviest of hearts and deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear…
Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn‘s Ronnie Dunn are two of the numerous artists appearing on Rodney Crowell’s star-studded Songs From Quarantine album. The 13-track record, which will only be available for two weeks, was created to raise money for Music Health Alliance, a nonprofit that works within the music industry to provide healthcare solutions, including healthcare advocacy, mental…
