Darius Rucker’s Annual Concert Raises More Than $500,000 For St. Jude Children’s HospitalHis “Darius and Friends” concert has become an annual tradition. Now in its 14th year, it’s the unofficial kick-off to the CMA Fest, which draws hundreds of thousands of fans to Nashville to see country music’s biggest stars hold meet-and-greets and… Jun 08 23June 08, 2023Article at Forbes
Chapel Hart On New Album ‘Glory Days’ And Rocketing To Fame After ‘America’s Got Talent’The three women who make up Chapel Hart, sisters Danica and Devynn Hart and cousin Trea Swindle, are gathered in an office in downtown Nashville, ready to talk about their new album Glory Days. They’re full of energy and exuberance, as they jump up… May 22 23May 22, 2023Article at Forbes
The ACM Awards: Chris Stapleton & Lainey Wilson Are Big Winners & Dolly Parton Is A RockstarIt was an evening of dynamic performances and surprise wins that saw Chris Stapleton take home the biggest award of the night: ACM Entertainer of the Year. Stapleton clearly had no idea he might win. “Whoa, I’m shocked,” he said as he took the stage… May 12 23May 12, 2023Article at Forbes
Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks Host Tonight’s ACM Awards - ‘Country Music’s Party Of The Year’Tonight’s Academy of Country Music Awards brings legendary artists Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks together as hosts. Parton has handled co-hosting duties before, but this will be a first for Brooks. The show will be broadcast from Ford Center at The… May 11 23May 11, 2023Article at Forbes
The Marshall Tucker Band & Why Those Classic Southern Rock Songs Are More Popular Than Ever BeforeThis will be another busy year for The Marshall Tucker Band. The group kicked off its 2023 Infinite Road Tour in early February and will continue crisscrossing the country for shows all the way through mid-November. For Doug Gray, lead singer and… May 08 23May 08, 2023Article at Forbes
Taylor Swift’s Iconic Costumes Featured In Pop-Up Exhibit At Nashville’s Country Music Hall Of FameThe pop-up display, showcasing Taylor Swift’s wardrobe through the years, opens as tens of thousands pour into downtown Nashville this weekend for her three back-to-back sold out shows at Nissan Stadium. The Through Taylor Swift’s Eras museum exhibit… May 03 23May 03, 2023Article at Forbes
Singer Kelly Lang Reflects On Music, Battling Cancer & Her Friendship With Olivia Newton-JohnCourtesy of Kelly Lang Music has been an integral part of Kelly Lang’s life as far back as she can remember. The longtime singer/songwriter, who has recorded several albums of her own and written songs for George Jones, Ricky Skaggs, Crystal Gayle,… May 01 23May 01, 2023Article at Forbes
Next Waltz Honors Willie Nelson With ‘One Night In Texas’ Album As Music Icon Turns 90Country music legend Willie Nelson marks a big birthday this weekend and fans around the country will be paying tribute to his many contributions to music. Nelson himself will celebrate the event at a star-studded birthday bash at the Hollywood Bowl… Apr 28 23April 28, 2023Article at Forbes
Miranda Lambert’s ‘Y’ALL EAT YET?’ Is Part Cookbook/Memoir & A Tribute To The Women Who Raised HerKnown for putting her unique and original stamp on everything she does, it’s no surprise Miranda Lambert’s book “Y’ALL EAT YET? Is not your typical cookbook. It’s certainly chock full of recipes. The long list of favorites include Stacked Enchilada… Apr 25 23April 25, 2023Article at Forbes
Country Singer And Songwriter HARDY Is Carving Out His Own Path In MusicCredit: Ryan Smith It’s been a fast-paced and intense several months since Michael Hardy, who goes by the professional name HARDY, released his album the mockingbird & THE CROW. The 17-track album, which features both country and rock songs, all of… Apr 10 23April 10, 2023Article at Forbes
Steven Curtis Chapman On The Nashville School Shooting & Finding Faith In TragedyCourtesy of Steven Curtis Chapman Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman has spent time this week honoring one of the six victims of the shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. “Mrs. Katherine Koonce, the head of the… Mar 31 23March 31, 2023Article at Forbes
Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks To Host ACM AwardsCountry superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are set to host this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards this May. It’s a return for Parton who co-hosted last year with Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, but will be the first time Brooks has hosted… Mar 30 23March 30, 2023Article at Forbes
Lonestar Celebrates Iconic Hit Songs With New Album & Headline TourThree decades after bursting onto the country scene with a steady stream of No. 1 songs, Lonestar is still going strong. Known for megahits like “No News,” “Amazed,” “I’m Already There,” “My Front Porch Looking In,” “Mr. Mom,” and others, the group… Mar 28 23March 28, 2023Article at Forbes
From ‘Dukes Of Hazzard’ To Broadway To His New Album ‘Simple Man’ - A Conversation With Tom WopatCourtesy of Tom Wopat Tom Wopat may be best known for his role as “Luke Duke” on the 1980’s TV show Dukes of Hazzard, but he has an extensive body of acting work that might surprise those who haven’t closely followed his career. He’s performed on… Mar 16 23March 16, 2023Article at Forbes
Chase Rice Finds His True Voice On New Album ‘I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell’Credit: Kaiser Cunningham Don’t let the tongue-in-cheek title fool you, his latest album shows a deeper, more reflective Chase Rice than we’ve seen in the past. I Hate Cowboy & All Dogs Go To Hell marks a full-circle, career defining journey for… Feb 20 23February 20, 2023Article at Forbes
For Country Artist Tolman - Gratitude Is EverythingCourtesy of Adkins Publicity Jenny Tolman spent the past year making many of her biggest dreams come true. She released a new album, got married, organized the first all-female country festival in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, saw her music video… Feb 08 23February 08, 2023Article at Forbes
He’s Now ‘Professor’ Larry Gatlin And He’s Teaching SongwritingLarry Gatlin, and his brothers Steve And Rudy, are collectively known as the Gatlin Brothers, and they’ve had a long list of megahits through the years. Their list of familiar songs includes the GRAMMY-winning “Broken Lady,” “All the Gold in… Jan 29 23January 29, 2023Article at Forbes
Former Opry Exec Pete Fisher Is Making Music Dreams Come True & One Involves A Movie On Little Jimmy DickensPete Fisher has spent most of his career taking country music to bigger audiences. For nearly two decades, he led the Grand Ole Opry as Vice President and General Manager, showcasing younger talent alongside the legends to make the iconic show appeal… Jan 27 23January 27, 2023Article at Forbes
No Record Deal? ONErpm Helps Artists Release & Market Their Own MusicEmmanuel Zunz is founder and CEO of ONErpm and his music vision began years ago when he started Verge Records. He recognized early on - technology was the wave of the future. “I realized to be successful in the music industry, I’d have to invest in… Jan 23 23January 23, 2023Article at Forbes
Nashville’s 45 RPM Celebrates Classic Country With Live Shows & A New CDMembers of 45 RPM are Nashville musicians, songwriters, and producers who’ve worked in the industry for years. They’ve toured with some of the biggest names in country music and played on sessions for many hit songs and albums. Two are established… Dec 20 22December 20, 2022Article at Forbes
