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Artist of the week: The Night Travelers – James Mckinney and Niki Portmann

The Night Travelers are a Duo consisting of James Mckinney and Niki Portmann.They Are out of Atlanta Georgia. They Play a little bit of everything including Progressive World, Blugrass, Folk, Americana , Country,  Celtic. James Mckinney sings and is international master of the 5 string banjo. James won the us banjo championship at age 15 and in 1982 won the national banjo championship.  James was … Continue reading Artist of the week: The Night Travelers – James Mckinney and Niki Portmann

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Volunteer Jam 2018 lineup announced and presale tickets available now

Blackbird and Charlie Daniels are proud to announce “Volunteer Jam X: A Tribute To Charlie”. This star studded concert event is to take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN on Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 at 8 PM. Since its first year in ’74 Charlie’s Volunteer Jam has brought together musical legends from rock, country, and bluegrass. 43 years later it is still going strong … Continue reading Volunteer Jam 2018 lineup announced and presale tickets available now

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The Judds to be featured in Country Music Hall Of Fame Museum exhibit

Today the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum announced The Judds will be featured in an exhibit opening Aug. 3, 2018. The exhibit will display the GRAMMY®-winning mother-daughter duo’s lives and careers.  The Judds dominated the country charts during the 1980s and ’90s, and have sold more than 20 million albums and registered 20 Top 10 hits. “The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is sacred ground … Continue reading The Judds to be featured in Country Music Hall Of Fame Museum exhibit

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Kid Rock just announced new “Greatest Show On Earth Tour 2018”!

Kid Rock announced today that he will be releasing his new album Sweet Southern Sugar on November 3 and will also hit the road on his “Greatest Show On Earth Tour 2018,” produced by Live Nation. The tour kicks off on January 19 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee and will continue with 21 shows from coast to coast. Fans of the rocker can expect … Continue reading Kid Rock just announced new “Greatest Show On Earth Tour 2018”!

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Craig Campbell celebrates his 50th appearance at The Grand Ole Opry

Craig Campbell celebrates his career milestone with performing for the 50th time on the Grand Ole Opry stage Friday night (10/20/17). Craig Campbell made his Opry debut on October 8th 2010. On his debut he was hot off the release of his single “Family Man”, which Craig played again Friday night in a nostalgic and memorable night for him. “I remember the very first time I … Continue reading Craig Campbell celebrates his 50th appearance at The Grand Ole Opry

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Alan Jackson’s CMHOF induction accompanied with debut of new single “The Older I Get”

As he prepares for his formal induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame (on Sunday, October 22), Alan Jackson is releasing new music for fans. “The Older I Get” – a first taste of what’s to come on Jackson’s next album – is his first new studio recording since 2015. “This song reflects a lot of how I feel these days,” he says of … Continue reading Alan Jackson’s CMHOF induction accompanied with debut of new single “The Older I Get”

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NASHVILLE TO CELEBRATE “HEAL THE MUSIC DAY” ON OCTOBER 20

Following Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s official proclamation declaring October 20th as “Heal The Music Day,” a number of events are on tap to support the initiative. “Heal The Music Day” is an effort to raise awareness and support for the more than 56,000 people who make a living in the music industry, 76% of whom are self-employed or part of small business without access to … Continue reading NASHVILLE TO CELEBRATE “HEAL THE MUSIC DAY” ON OCTOBER 20

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Out of Nashville and On the Road

When I see a band I’ve never heard of and they turn out to be really good, I immediately begin to seek opportunities to see them again. I’ll go to great lengths to track down all the details. I was fortunate to have seen The Tip in their natural habitat, Nashville, Tennessee, this past April. After the last note of their set, I was shaking … Continue reading Out of Nashville and On the Road

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Jonathan Jackson and Enation release “Blameshifter” EP and set out on tour

Jonathan Jackson came into the spotlight as Lucky Spencer on ABC’s “General Hospital”. Jackson would accumulate 5 Emmy awards as Lucky Spencer. Most recently Jonathan is known for his role as Avery Barkley in ABC’s “Nashville”. With the recent news of the cancellation of  “Nashville”, rumors are speculating another company picking up the program as fans are holding out hope and signing petitions. Jonathan Jackson … Continue reading Jonathan Jackson and Enation release “Blameshifter” EP and set out on tour

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The Darkness Spreads Over Nashville

On Saturday, April 23, 2016, the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee experienced a night of sweat, glamour and rock. The Darkness treated fans to a bombastic fifteen song set list that included some of their finest work from all four of their albums. The Darkness, fronted by Justin Hawkins, took the stage opening with “Barbarian” from their most recent album The Last of Our … Continue reading The Darkness Spreads Over Nashville

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