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Cody Johnson Performed National Anthem at the MLB All-Star Game

Cody Johnson performed the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas last night (July 16). Cody will return to the home of the Texas Rangers when he brings his “Leather Tour” to the stadium on November 9. Watch Cody’s performance of...Read More »


Joe Bonsall of The Oak Ridge Boys dead at 76

Joe Bonsall, who retired from The Oak Ridge Boys after 50 years in January due to a neuromuscular disorder, has died, his management team announced on Tuesday.

Joseph S. Bonsall (76) of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed on July 9, 2024, from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. He leaves behind his wife,...Read More »


Chris Young Headlines Record Breaking "Let Freedom Sing" in Nashville

Chris Young celebrated Independence Day by performing at Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th Concert in Nashville. presented by Dr Pepper, celebrating the holiday with a hit-packed set spanning the Nashville-area native’s career, including his latest Top...Read More »


Patriotic Country Songs for the 4th of July

Barbecues, fireworks and parades are as synonymous with the 4th of July, as Country music is to Patriotic songs. Over the years many Country Music releases have embodied the spirit of Independence, either as a protest or a tribute, with many becoming hits on the Country charts.

While celebrating with family...Read More »


Raul Malo of The Mavericks shares cancer diagnosis

Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks, shared that he’s been diagnosed with cancer. In both a statement to Rolling Stone and in a video message on Instagram, Malo, 58, said doctors discovered some “cancerous spots in my digestive system” after undergoing a physical, colonoscopy, and catscan.

Country music’s biggest stars will come together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on July 29th for a live concert event, “Toby Keith: American Icon.” The special event will air on NBC Wednesday, August 28th, from 8-10pm ET.

Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Lainey...Read More »


Zach Bryan Chooses Bar in Berea to Host Pre-release Album Listening Parties

Zach Bryan performing on the Burn, Burn, Burn Tour at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland on June 2, 2023.

Zach Bryan has selected 23 bars across the country to debut his new album, “The Great American Bar Scene,” ahead of its...Read More »


George Strait Sets U.S. Concert Attendance Record at Kyle Field

George Strait’s “King at Kyle Field Concert” set a record for the largest single ticketed concert in U.S. History* and a new record for Texas A&M Kyle Field for a single event** with 110,905 fans in attendance for George Strait: The King at Kyle Field with special guests, fellow Lone...Read More »


Lainey Wilson Inducted as Grand Ole Opry Member

Lainey Wilson was officially welcomed into the Grand Ole Opry family last night (June 7) by Opry members Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, surprise guests for the sold-out first show audience.

Wilson performed earlier in the evening with Opry member Terri Clark, who was celebrating her 20th Anniversary as a member,...Read More »


Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen to Open June 1st

One week after it’s initial planned opening, Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen in Nashville will open this Saturday, June 1st at 11am (CT). Located at 107 4th Avenue North, next door to the historic Ryman Auditorium, This Bar will open just before the start of the CMA Fest,...Read More »


Reba Invites Lainey Wilson to Become Grand Ole Opry Member

Lainey Wilson has been having a great year. And on last night’s season finale of NBC’s The Voice on Tuesday night, it keeps getting better.

After performing her latest single, “Hang Tight Honey,” which she debuted at the ACM...Read More »


Koe Wetzel Drops Emotional Ballad "Sweet Dreams"

Koe Wetzel definitely has a persona that is bigger than life. As he nears the release of his forthcoming fifth studio album, 9 Lives, set for a July 19th release, he shared a little about himself. “I want fans to know that there’s a different side of me, not just...Read More »


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