Several more stars have lined up to pay tribute to Loretta Lynn, with the Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration Of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn, taking place at the Grand Ole Opry this Sunday, October 30. Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, the Gaither Vocal Band, Hoda Kotb, Kacey Musgraves, Marty Stuart, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Sissy Spacek and family…
Vince Gill, Ray Stevens and Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives are among the 2022 class of inductees into the Musicians Hall of Fame. The artists will join Don McLean, producer Jim Guercio and engineer George Masenburg in being inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum on November 22. The induction ceremony and concert, the first since…
From the very early years of her career, Connie Smith idolized Loretta Lynn, and remained in awe of her musical idol — and later close friend — until Lynn passed away on October 4 when she was 90 years old. “Loretta always cared,” Smiths tells The Tennessean. “She opened doors to success for all of us and was a…
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is back this September, promising two days of fun for the whole family. The event, held on September 24 and 25 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, will have non-stop music, along with children’s activities, food trucks, art, crafts and more. Keep reading for five things not to miss at this year’s Pilgrimage Festival….
Two years ago today, on July 6, 2020, country music lost one of its biggest superstars. It was on this day that Charlie Daniels passed away, at a hospital near Nashville, 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…
The Country Music Hall of Fame inducted four new members on Sunday, May 1. The Judds, the late Ray Charles, drummer Eddie Bayers and the late Pete Drake were all inducted, celebrating their numerous accomplishments in country music. Pete Drake, one of the most influential pedal steel guitarists of any genre, was inducted into the Recording and/or Touring Musician…
Michael Ray has already checked off some of the biggest items on his bucket list, including having a multi-week No. 1 hit, with his recent “Whiskey and Rain” single. But there’s still one thing he hopes to accomplish in his career, more than anything else: become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. “I think it’s the most important…
The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating the country music of the ’90s, with a limited-time Opry Loves the ’90s experience. Included in the experience will be a new, immersive tour exhibition, special Grand Ole Opry programming, ‘90s-themed Opry Plaza Parties, and surprise artist collaborations celebrating the beloved music of the decade. “For nearly a century, the Opry has been…
Dierks Bentley and Connie Smith are among the newest inductees into the Music City Walk of Fame. The two singers were inducted on Tuesday, April 5, alongside Keb’ Mo’ and Bobby Bare. Marty Stuart, one of Bentley’s biggest influences, praised Bentley during the ceremony. “When I met Dierks and shook his hand, I knew he belonged. I knew that he was here…
Hank Williams, Jr. is mourning the loss of his wife, Mary Jane Thomas, who has passed away. The couple was married since 1990. Her death, confirmed by multiple sources, occurred on Tuesday, March 22, in Jupiter, Florida. Thomas reportedly suffered complications after undergoing a medical procedure. Thomas, a former Hawaiian Tropic suntan lotion model, is Williams’ third wife. She…
