Pete Drake To Make History As First Steel Guitarist Inducted Into The Country Music Hall of Fame

May 1 Gala Will Feature A Retrospective Of Drake’s Extraordinary Life As Musician, Producer, Publisher, Label Founder & Recording Artist Pete Drake will make history as the first steel guitarist to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Drake, who was once featured on 59 of the 75 songs on Billboard’s Top Country Hitschart, also enjoyed success as a producer, publisher, record label founder and recording artist. … Continue reading Pete Drake To Make History As First Steel Guitarist Inducted Into The Country Music Hall of Fame

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REBA McENTIRE ANNOUNCES THREE-PART BOX SET

REVIVED REMIXED REVISITED DUE OUT OCT. 8 Three REVIVED REMIXED REVISITED Songs Available Now “Is There Life Out There” | “I’m A Survivor” Lafemmebear Remix | “Consider Me Gone” Reba McEntire is set to release REVIVED REMIXED REVISITED on Oct. 8 with pre-order available now. The three-part box set is a reimagined collection of some of Reba’s most iconic songs. REVIVED includes some of Reba’s biggest hits as they’ve evolved over the … Continue reading REBA McENTIRE ANNOUNCES THREE-PART BOX SET

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AWARD-WINNING GROUP THE ISAACS INVITED TO JOIN THE GRAND OLE OPRY

The multi-GRAMMY®-nominated Dove Award-winning The Isaacs, members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, were surprised on stage at the Grand Ole Opry tonight by Opry member Ricky Skaggs with an invitation to become official Opry members. The group will be formally inducted into the Opry family on Tuesday, September 14.This Friday, August 13, The Isaacs release their new album The American Face. Isaacs members Becky, Ben, Lily, … Continue reading AWARD-WINNING GROUP THE ISAACS INVITED TO JOIN THE GRAND OLE OPRY

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CMT TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF COUNTRY MUSIC TITAN CHARLEY PRIDE WITH ‘CMT GIANTS: CHARLEY PRIDE’ PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25TH AT 9p/8c

Star-packed 90-minute special to feature performances and appearances by Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, Dion Pride, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Gladys Knight, Jimmie Allen, Lee Ann Womack, Luke Combs, Mickey Guyton, Neal McCoy, Nolan Ryan, Reba, Reyna Roberts, Robert Randolph, Ronnie Milsap, Rozene Pride, and Wynonna NASHVILLE, Tenn. – CMT today announced ‘CMT GIANTS: Charley Pride,’ an all-new special celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of … Continue reading CMT TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF COUNTRY MUSIC TITAN CHARLEY PRIDE WITH ‘CMT GIANTS: CHARLEY PRIDE’ PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25TH AT 9p/8c

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SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR BENEFIT CONCERT HEADLINED BY COUNTRY SUPERSTAR ALAN JACKSON

Multi-Platinum Hitmaker Chris Young Joins June 26 Event in Newnan, Georgia Georgia Native Caylee Hammack Also Featured Newnan-Born Singer-Songwriters Adam Wright and Brian Wright to Perform Opening Sets Not only is Country Music icon Alan Jackson returning to his hometown next month to headline a special concert event benefitting relief efforts in Newnan, Georgia – he’ll be joined by a multi-talented lineup led by multi-platinum entertainer Chris Young, singer-songwriter-producer Caylee Hammack, … Continue reading SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR BENEFIT CONCERT HEADLINED BY COUNTRY SUPERSTAR ALAN JACKSON

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LAUREN ALAINA CROWNED ACM NEW FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

The Academy of Country Music revealed its New Female Vocalist of the Year Award-winner, Lauren Alaina. Lauren received the special news with a surprise phone call from one of her heroes and this year’s ACM Awards host, Reba McEntire. View HERE. “This award is for so much more than just me,” says Lauren. “This award is for all the people who want to give up- … Continue reading LAUREN ALAINA CROWNED ACM NEW FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

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Superstar Songwriters Pay Tribute To Hank Cochran & Red Lane At 3rd & Lindsley On Wednesday, January 17

Superstar songwriters Rafe Van Hoy, Marla Cannon-Goodman, Dale Dodson, Waylon Payne, Don Sampson and Ronnie Bowman will pay tribute to Hank Cochran and Red Lane at 3rd & Lindsley (816 3rd Ave. South) on Wednesday, January 17 to benefit The Hank Cochran Pen Fund. Tickets are $10; doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30. The 501(c)(3) charity focuses its efforts on financially assisting songwriters … Continue reading Superstar Songwriters Pay Tribute To Hank Cochran & Red Lane At 3rd & Lindsley On Wednesday, January 17

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Dolly Parton shares her Holiday playlist on Spotify

Dolly Parton recently shared her “Holly Dolly Holiday Jukebox” playlist on Spotify and it is a classic! tons of Christmas songs to fill you with joy and in the spirit for the season. Holiday songs “Christmas Time’s a-Comin’”, “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow”, “Meet Me Under The Mistletoe”, “Silver Bells”, and “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”. These great his performed … Continue reading Dolly Parton shares her Holiday playlist on Spotify

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