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STAR-STUDDED PERFORMANCE LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR “NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH,” TV SPECIAL AIRING DEC. 31 ON CBS AND PARAMOUNT+

Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Dwight Yoakam Joining Previously Announced Headliners Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman Nashville, TN – Dec. 10, 2025 – Final star-studded performances announced today for NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH, airing LIVE Wednesday, Dec. 31 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT, 10:30 PM-1:30 AM, … Continue reading STAR-STUDDED PERFORMANCE LINE UP ANNOUNCED FOR “NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH,” TV SPECIAL AIRING DEC. 31 ON CBS AND PARAMOUNT+

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Makenzie Phipps Receives Hometown Honors in Bluefield, Virginia

Makenzie Phipps Honored with Key to the Town, Outstanding Citizen Award & ‘Makenzie Phipps Day’ BLUEFIELD, Va. – The Town of Bluefield, Virginia, together with Southwest Virginia Community College and Graham High School, celebrated hometown star Makenzie Phipps with a special recognition ceremony. Honoring her remarkable musical talent and her unwavering community spirit, Bluefield proudly presented Makenzie with the Key to the Town, the Outstanding … Continue reading Makenzie Phipps Receives Hometown Honors in Bluefield, Virginia

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GABBY BARRETT CO-HOSTS + PERFORMS AT THE 2025 NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

SPOTLIGHTS “MARY, DID YOU KNOW?” OFF CAROLS AND CANDLELIGHT (DELUXE)    NASHVILLE, TENN. (December 9, 2025) — Dynamic entertainer Gabby Barrett shined live from The White House and President’s Park in Washington, D.C., as she co-hosted and performed at the 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting, presented by the National Park Foundation (NPF) and the National Park Service (NPS). Airing exclusively on Great American Family this past Friday (12/5), fans can stream the special on Great … Continue reading GABBY BARRETT CO-HOSTS + PERFORMS AT THE 2025 NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

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JD SHELBURNE HONORS HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH RELEASE OF “HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS”

Inspired By The Christmas Music His Mother Played Growing Up, The Kentucky Native Adds His Own Timeless Touch To The Beloved Holiday Standard NASHVILLE, TN – (DECEMBER 9, 2025) – JD Shelburne, the Kentucky-born country powerhouse known for his authenticity and unwavering work ethic, debuts a moving cover of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Premiering on SCENES, the release adds another standout moment to his … Continue reading JD SHELBURNE HONORS HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH RELEASE OF “HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS”

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THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND ANNOUNCES 2026 WHILE I’M YOUNG TOUR

Iconic Southern Rock Group Sets Out on ExtensiveCoast-to-Coast Run Beginning January 2026 Nashville, Tenn. (December 9, 2025)  — The Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) is kicking off 2026 with a coast-to-coast slate of headlining dates on their newly announced While I’m Young Tour. Beginning in January, the tour brings the legendary southern rock group to major theaters, casinos, and performing arts centers across the country, along with a weeklong appearance … Continue reading THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND ANNOUNCES 2026 WHILE I’M YOUNG TOUR

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COUNTRY THUNDER , FLORIDA GOES ALL OUT FOR FIRST YEAR ON THE BEACH IN 2026 WITH HUGE LINEUP

HEADLINERS ZACH TOP, GAVIN ADCOCK & KANE BROWN — PLUS RANDY HOUSER, MAX MCNOWN, SHABOOZEY, DASHA & MORE  —SINK YOUR TOES IN THE SAND MAY 8–10, 2026 AT TRADEWINDS RESORT IN ST. PETE BEACH, FL—TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE NASHVILLE, TENN. (December 9, 2025) – Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — is making history next year with its first-ever beachfront festival.For 2026, Country Thunder Florida touches down … Continue reading COUNTRY THUNDER , FLORIDA GOES ALL OUT FOR FIRST YEAR ON THE BEACH IN 2026 WITH HUGE LINEUP

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NATE SMITH HAILS LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL WITH 2026 HEADLINE TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE TODAY (12/9) WITH ARTIST PRESALE;GENERAL ONSALE BEGINS FRIDAY (12/12) AT 10 A.M. LOCAL TIME HERE —“AFTER MIDNIGHT” COLLABORATION WITH TYLER HUBBARDFIRES UP COUNTRY RADIO   NASHVILLE, TENN. (December 9, 2025) — Gearing up for what promises to be a monumental 2026, MULTI-PLATINUM chart-topper Nate Smith will embark on his biggest and most extensive North American run, LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR, produced by Live Nation. Welcoming special guests Josh Ross, Brandon … Continue reading NATE SMITH HAILS LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL WITH 2026 HEADLINE TOUR

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LADY A KICKS OFF THEIR THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR AND 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVING WITH HEARTWARMING FAN MOMENTS AND SHIMMERING HOLIDAY MELODIES 

Celebrations Continue Throughout December, Ending With A 3-Night Residency At Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium NASHVILLE, TN – Dec. 8, 2025 – GRAMMY-winning trio Lady A launched their THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR over the weekend, ushering in the holiday season and their first-ever Christmas tour with fans in Atlanta, GA (12/5), Clearwater, FL (12/6) and Jacksonville, FL (12/7). Set against a glowing forest of twinkling spruce trees … Continue reading LADY A KICKS OFF THEIR THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR AND 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVING WITH HEARTWARMING FAN MOMENTS AND SHIMMERING HOLIDAY MELODIES 

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Kenny Chesney Takes It To The People –Making Him the Only Country Act in POLLSTAR’s Top 10 Touring Artists of the Millennium

Sphere’s 1st Solo AND 1st Country Headliner Heads Into 2nd Residency,ALWAYS Keeping the Focus on the Songs that Define No Shoes Nation NASHVILLE, Tenn./LOS ANGELES, Calif./LAS VEGAS, Nev. – When POLLSTAR, the bible of the touring industry, published its quarter century Most Popular Touring Artists of the 21st Century, East Tennessee songwriter/superstar Kenny Chesney found himself as the only country artist in a very competitive Top 10. Landing at No. 7 … Continue reading Kenny Chesney Takes It To The People –Making Him the Only Country Act in POLLSTAR’s Top 10 Touring Artists of the Millennium

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“3,2,1” BLAST OFF: TUCKER WETMORE NOTCHES SECOND NO. 1 AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH “3,2,1”

Country’s hottest rising star scores back-to-back No. 1s in a blockbuster year Becomes the 14th artist in chart history to take first two singles to No. 1 in the same calendar year New song “Proving Me Right” out now Set to perform on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026” NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country’s hottest rising star Tucker Wetmore finishes out 2025 on a high note with another … Continue reading “3,2,1” BLAST OFF: TUCKER WETMORE NOTCHES SECOND NO. 1 AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH “3,2,1”

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