Reigning Champion title of the NASH Next Challenge, Radio Romance recently debuted their winning single, Weekend, Nash Next Records under the Big Machine Label Group umbrella.
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Grand Ole Opry to Salute Charley Pride May 4th and 5th with Country Pride Weekend
The Grand Ole Opry and 650 AM WSM will salute Charlie Pride with a Country Pride Weekend on May 4 and 5 by celebrating the legendary entertainer’s 25th Opry Member Anniversary.
Read the full storyNashville Symphony Announces Free Community Concerts for 2018
The Grammy Award Winning Nashville Orchestra offers free summer concerts throughout Middle Tennessee.
Read the full storyNinth Annual “Darius Rucker and Friends” Benefit Concert Set for Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium June 4th
“Darius Rucker and Friends” concert at the Ryman on Monday, June 4th to benefit St. Jude’s Research Hospital.
Read the full storyGovernor Bill Haslam Announces A Partnership with CMA Foundation to Launch $1 Million Music and Arts Initiative
Tennessee: State of the Arts Program Will Expand Student Access to High-Quality Music and Arts Education
Read the full storyPreds Party in the Park Planned for Walk of Fame Park on Thursday to Kick Off 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
Even if you can’t get tickets for the Predators playoff games, you can still enjoy large screen, food trucks and more at viewing parties for home games in the park outside of Bridgestone Arena.
Read the full storyChris Tomlin’s ‘Good Friday Nashville’ Exceeds Expectations
Grammy Winner Chris Tomlin’s ‘Good Friday Nashville’ Exceeds Expectations and Opens Seating 360 Due To Ticket Demand. Rascal Flatts and Governor Bill Haslam Join as Surprise Guests.
Read the full storyChris Janson Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry
Singer/songwriter, Chris Janson receives his well-deserved induction into the Grand Ole Opry.
Read the full storyAmerica’s Got Talent Season 12 Winner, Darci Lynne Farmer, Makes Opry and Ryman Debut
Singing ventriloquist, Darci Lynn Farmer, sings to sold-out shows at the Grand Ole’ Opry and Ryman Auditorium.
Read the full storyOak Ridge Boys to Release New Gospel Album, 17th Avenue Revival, on March 16
The Oak Ridge Boys to perform on ‘Huckabee’ this weekend on TBN in advance of the release of their new gospel album, ’17th Avenue Revival.’
Read the full storyAmerica’s Got Talent Season 12 Winner, Darci Lynne Farmer, Makes Debut at the Opry and Ryman
When the shy but active Darci Lynne asked her parents for a puppet when she was nine years old, her parents initially tried to discourage it. However, they eventually reneged and gave her a “cheap” one for her 10th birthday. She was fascinated with the dying art of ventriloquism because it was “so cool” that people could talk with their mouths closed. She wanted to “wow” people like another ventriloquist winner on America’s Got Talent, Terry Fator and Miss Teen America contestant, Lisa Bonacquisti. So even though she was already singing and doing gymnastics, with tips form Bonacquisti, she self-taught herself the skill and won Edmond’s Got Talent where she won first prize after a month’s preparation. In 2015, she won first place in both the junior division at Oklahoma’s Got Talent and Oklahoma Kids and won Broadway, Specialty Acts, and overall Entertainer of the Year at American Kids in Branson, Missouri. In March 2016, Farmer made an appearance on Little Big Shots. Then she asked her parents if she could try out for America’s Got Talent. They advised her that “the judges can be very brutal.” (As anyone who has watched Simon Cowell can verify.) After the twelve-year-old shocked the world and herself by actually winning Americas…
Read the full story‘Unbridled’ Movie Screening Held at Embassy Suites Murfreesboro
The award-winning motion picture Unbridled is set for nationwide Cinema release on Friday, April 27, 2018, to tell the real-life stories of a horse center that pairs abused women with rescued horses, resulting in mutual healing.
Read the full storyChris Tomlin Joins Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam To Share the Successes of Tennessee Kids Belong and the TNFosters Initiative
Tomlin’s ‘Good Friday Nashville’ to again donate net proceeds to Tennessee Kids Belong.
Read the full storyTrace Adkins is “Jammin’ to Beat the Blues” to Benefit Mental Health American of Middle Tennessee
Trace Adkins and Jason Crabb to perform a concert at the Ryman on March 21st to benefit Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee.
Read the full storyNashville’s Blockbuster New Year’s Eve Sees Record Visitor Spending at $22.3 Million
New Year’s Eve in Nashville in 2017 set a record for direct visitor spending as a record percentage of international visitors, and visitors stayed longer, contributing to the growth in visitor spending.
Read the full storyRyman Hospitality Properties, Inc. to Hire 250 Employees for Ole Red Nashville
Blake Shelton-Inspired Restaurant and Entertainment Venue to Host Job Fair March 8 –16 in Nashville.
Read the full storyHunter Hayes’ ‘Pictures’ Mini-Movie Makes Debut on Valentine’s Day in Nashville
Five-time Grammy nominee, Hunter Hayes, releases the final installment of his mini-movie Pictures at a red carpet event at Regal Cinemas in Nashville, February 14.
Read the full storyChris Tomlin’s Second Annual ‘Good Friday Nashville’ Concert Scheduled for Friday, March 30, 2018
Chris Tomlin and friends to host second annual ‘Good Friday Nashville’ concert at Bridgestone to benefit Tennessee Kids Belong.
Read the full storyGrammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony Announces 2018/19 Season Lineup
Now available in season ticket packages, concerts include Bernstein Centennial Opening Night, Carmina Burana,
performances by Midori, Kristin Chenoweth, Martina McBride & more.
Nashville Symphony Seeks Students for Accelerando Music Education Initiative
The Nashville Symphony invites local students of diverse backgrounds to audition for its education initiative, Accelerando.
Read the full storyNew Year’s Eve in Nashville
Everything you need to know about celebrating New Year’s in Nashville’s Music City.
Read the full storyNashville Symphony & Chorus Perform Handel’s Messiah December 14-17
A cherished Music City holiday tradition returns to Schermerhorn Symphony Center on December 14-17, as the Nashville Symphony and Chorus and four world-renowned vocal soloists perform George Frederic Handel’s beloved Messiah.
Read the full storyTrace Adkins’ “Still a Soldier” Video is a Powerful Tribute to Veterans and Their Families
Trace Adkins has demonstrated his unwavering support for our military servicemen once again by releasing song and video, “Still a Soldier.”
Read the full storyPreston James and Band Rock the Ryman in Debut Performance
The Preston James Bands has Ryman debut as they opened for the Brian Setzer Orchestra on December 3rd in Nashville.
Read the full storyLuke Bryan Launches “What Makes You Country” Album December 8.
Luke Bryan Launches “What Makes You Country” Album with New RIAA Certifications and TV Appearances
Read the full storyMusic Spotlight: Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce named Pandora Artist to Watch 2018 Reigns Atop Canadian Mediabase & Billboard Country Airplay Charts
Read the full storyTracy Lawrence Announces 12th Annual ‘Mission: Possible’ Turkey Fry and 3rd Annual Concert
NASHVILLE, Tennessee–Tracy Lawrence and Friends Announce the 12th Annual “Mission:Possible” Turkey Fry at the Nashville Rescue Mission followed by a concert at the Wildhorse Saloon featuring Halfway to Hazard, Ben Gallaher, William Michael Morgan, Luke Combs, Jamie O’Neal and Clay Cormier. Enlisting help from fellow Nashville music, sports and entertainment celebrities, as well as a host of volunteers, Lawrence and friends will fry up to 600 donated turkeys ensuring a warm meal for those less fortunate this Thanksgiving. States Lawrence, “When their kids are out of school, so many families don’t have food to eat.” Mission:Possible and other outlets deliver to government housing along with the Men’s and Women’s shelters to help ensure they have something to eat. The Mission:Possible Turkey Fry started twelve years ago on a Thanksgiving morning when Tracy Lawrence met with friends and family and decided this would be a good way to give back to our community. “It started small and the next thing you know, you get sponsors and it turns into this big amazing thing and it’s starting to spread around the country.” This year LouAna Oil is helping by donating oil for the fryers and Blue Rhino is donating all of the propane. Sam’s Club is also…
Read the full storyCelebrate the Holidays With a Star-Studded “CMA Country Christmas” Airing November 27th on ABC
CMA Country Christmas airs Monday, November 27th on ABC.
Read the full storyChase Rice to Release ‘Lambs and Lions’ Album November 17
Chase Rice to Release “Lambs and Lions” November 17 along with a “We Are Lions” school Spirit Contest.
Read the full storySam Moore Celebrates 50th Anniversary of His Historic Anthem ‘Soul Man’
Sam Moore Celebrates 50th Anniversary of His Historic Anthem “Soul Man” by releasing a new album “Sam Moore: An American Patriot.”
Read the full storyGarth Brooks Wins Entertainer of the Year for the 6th Time at the CMAs
Garth Brooks Names Entertainer of the Year for the 6th Time; Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osborne Night’s Top Winners at the 51st Annual CMA Awards
Read the full storyThe CMA Awards Kick Off Tonight’s Festivities Online with ‘All Access’ LiveStream Coverage with Kellie Pickler and Ben Aaron
Walmart will bring together a special group of Country Music fans at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville to enjoy a special rendition of “Get Together” performed by Vocal Duo of the Year nominee Dan+Shay, in collaboration with New Artist of The Year nominee Lauren Alaina. The song is featured in one of Walmart’s recent advertising spots, which promotes the importance of people from all walks of life coming together in the spirit of inclusiveness and kindness. Viewers are encouraged to share their reaction to the song and their thoughts on how music brings people together using #GetTogether. “The 51st Annual CMA Awards” broadcasts live Wednesday, Nov. 8 (8-11 PM ET) from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on the ABC Television Network. https://youtu.be/gCVnxY3nBoA Walmart is also sponsoring “The CMA Awards: All Access,” which offers viewers exclusive access to the evening’s entertainment. Country Music artist and previous two-time CMA Awards nominee Kellie Pickler and television personality Ben Aaron (“Pickler & Ben”), “Today In Nashville’s” Kelly Sutton and Country Music artist Clayton Anderson are hosting this year’s show, which will stream globally, exclusively on live.twitter.com/CMAawards beginning with the red carpet stream at 6 PM ET (5 PM CT) Wednesday,…
Read the full storyKenny Chesney’s ‘Live in No Shoes Nation’ is #1
Kenny Chesney’s “Live in No Shoes Nation” is the biggest live country album debut of this century.
Read the full storyNashville Symphony Releases Schedule for Free Chamber Music Series
Free Tickets now available for November 15 event “Mozart & Friends” at the Nashville Symphony.
Read the full storyThe Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Launch a New Line of Men’s Suits with a Mission to Bring Jobs Back to America
The Oak Ridge Boys have joined forces with American companies to place a new emphasis on buying products made in the United States.
Read the full storyEagles Perform Their First Ever Concert at the Opry
The Eagles performed a special invitation-only concert for SiriusXM listeners at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on Sunday, October 29.
Read the full storyDarius Rucker Releases New Album ‘When was the Last Time’
Darius Rucker is turning heads at CBS Sunday Morning, The New Yorker, USA Today, and Today Show with his new album, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME.
Read the full storyKenny Rogers Receives Star on the Music City Walk of Fame
NASHVILLE, TN – Grammy winner and music icon Kenny Rogers was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on October 24. The induction ceremony took place one day in advance of the all-star “All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration” taking place at Bridgestone Arena. He will receive the 80th star on the Music City Walk of Fame. Inductees are recognized for their significant contributions to preserving the musical heritage of Nashville and for contributing to the world through song or other industry collaboration. Introducing Kenny Rogers was long-time touring partners, the Oak Ridge Boys. In 1979, Kenny Rogers became the first person to sell out arenas in his Full House Tour. The Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall reminded the crowd, “No other country tour in history had played 90 cities in a row, to 18,000+ people.” Touring with Kenny Rogers, “We didn’t see an empty seat for ten years.” Not only that, Kenny Rogers brought the Oak Ridge Boys along for a Christmas tour. “This year, [because of Kenny Rogers], we are embarking on our 29th Christmas tour,” stated Bonsall. When the Oak Ridge Boys were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Kenny Rogers graciously…
Read the full storyKeith Urban Returns to Headline Nashville’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
Diverse Lineup for Jack Daniel’s Music City Midnight: New Year’s Eve in Nashville at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Includes Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Cheap Trick, Carly Pearce, Jonny P and Fisk Jubilee Singers
Read the full storyKenny Chesney Announces New Live Album and Stadium Tour
Kenny Chesney releases his “Live from No Shoes Nation” album and announces his “Trip Around the Sun Tour” stadium tour.
Read the full storyMusic Spotlight: Mersey Beatles
The Mersey Beatles celebrated the Beatles Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 50th anniversary with a performance at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville.
Read the full story2018 Symphony Fashion Show to Showcase Designer Jason Wu
Little Big Town named featured entertainer for 13th annual event on April 17, with proceeds to support Symphony’s artistic, education and community programs
Read the full storyHunter Hayes Spearheads Nashville School of the Arts Music Room Renovation with $100,000 Donation
Hunter Hayes has gifted $100,000 to the CMA Foundation for the renovation of the well-worn music room at the Nashville School of the Arts.
Read the full storyMusic Spotlight: Kerri Medders
Kerri Medders is an artist with High School Nation, an organization that promotes music and arts in schools.
Read the full storyJob Seekers Invited to Attend Hospitality Industry Job Fair in Nashville
Job seekers are invited to a hospitality industry job fair on Oct. 3 as the city brings together employers in the tourism and convention sectors for a hiring event.
Read the full storyMusic Spotlight: LynnMarie
LynnMarie is the only female Polka player to ever be nominated for a Grammy.
Read the full storyEric Church’s ’61 Days in Church’ Releases Next 30 Songs
New Set of Live Recordings From Holdin’ My Own Tour Goes Exclusively to Apple Music; Total of 100+ songs to be Released Throughout the Year
Read the full storyKenny Chesney’s ‘Love for Love City’ Charity Helps Rebuild U.S. Virgin Islands After Hurricane Irma Devastation
Virgin Islands Relief Fund Identifying Local Needs abd Responding
Read the full storyChampion Car Wash Presents the Back Porch Concert Series at Fontanel – Last Shows of the Season
Last shows of the season feature the Strung Together Bluegrass Band on Sept 21, and Rolling Stone Magazine-acclaimed artist Don Gallardo on Sept. 28
Read the full storyLittle Big Town Concludes Residency at the Ryman as They Are Honored in Music City
With Little Big Town’s vocal expertise and unmatched harmonies, their residency at the Ryman and star on the Music City Walk of Fame is well deserved.
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