The country music community is reeling over the loss of Joe Bonsall, a member of The Oak Ridge Boys for 50 years. Bonsall passed away on July 9, from complications of ALS, with many artists taking to social media to express their grief over the loss of one of country music’s most legendary singers. Blake Shelton: “I’m heartbroken to…
The Country Music Hall of Fame will likely soon announce the newest inductees into the hallowed institution. Last fall, Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis and former record label executive Joe Galente were inducted, all worthy recipients of the honor. Since 2010, only four solo female artists: Connie Smith, Reba McEntire, Jean Shepard and Dottie West, have been inducted into the…
Mae Estes made her long-awaited Grand Ole Opry debut over the weekend. The rising star was lauded by Opry member Jeannie Seely, who praised Estes on social media for her performance. “Last night Arkansas native Mae Estes made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry and Jeannie was proud to welcome the traditional country singer with open arms,” a…
Jeannie Seely introduced herself to country music in 1964, with her debut single, “If I Can’t Have You.” 58 years later, Seely is still making music, which is still — thankfully — being played, including her current single, “So Far, So Good.” The song, from her An American Classic album, is one that Seely has loved for a long…
The country music community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Tom T. Hall, known as “The Storyteller,” passed away on August 20. Hall was 85 years old when he died at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. Hall, best known for writing “Harper Valley PTA,” which became a major hit for Jeannie C. Riley, had several hits…
On Monday, August 16, three new inductees will be announced into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Reba McEntire will make the announcement, which will be made virtually this year, due to the ongoing pandemic. The new inductees will be inducted at a later date, joining Marty Stuart, Hank Williams, Jr. and Dean Dillon, who were all part of…
Jeannie Seely has accomplished plenty in country music, but there is one more goal she dreams of achieving. The 80-year-old, who is still making music 55 years after her debut The Steely Style album was released, and became one of the most influential members of the Grand Ole Opry, hopes to someday be inducted into the Country Music…
The 2022 Country Music Cruise is still several months away, but it’s already promising to be one unforgettable week, complete with concerts, meet and greets, activities and more. We spoke with several of the artists, including the Oak Ridge Boys‘ Joe Bonsall, Lee Greenwood, Jeannie Seely and Wade Hayes, about what makes the Country Music Cruise so unique,…
Jeannie Seely has paved the way for countless female artists in country music, including Carly Pearce. It’s Seely who Pearce has looked up to as a role model and mentor, and with whom Pearce shares a deep love of the Grand Ole Opry. “I think it’s only a matter of time that Carly will be a member of…
55 years ago today, on May 28, 1966, Jeannie Seely made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. The 80-year-old never imagined what an impact the Opry would have on her life and career when she first set foot on the hallowed stage. “I don’t even know how to describe it,” Seely tells Everything Nash. “The Opry has been…
