Jamey Johnson will be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. The 46-year-old was invited to join by Bill Anderson, at the end of a writer’s round at the Opry on Saturday, March 19, featuring Johnson, Anderson and Buddy Cannon. “You have made a lot of guest appearances,” Anderson said at the end of the round. “But the…
Move over, Garth Brooks. Home Free just took his No. 1 hit, “Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up),” released in 1993, to a new level. The song, written by Brooks, along with Kenty Blazy and Kim Williams, is from Brooks’ In Pieces album, but he likely ever dreamed the song would be reimagined almost 30 years…
A new album is coming from High Valley, marking the first full project since Brad Rempel began helming the group solo. Brad had been joined by his brother, Curtis, who announced last June that he was leaving High Valley to return to their native Canada and pursue other interests. The 13-track record was co-written entirely by Brad, along with…
Darin & Brooke Aldridge have always been big fans of the Grand Ole Opry, which is why they want to share the experience with their fans. The husband and wife bluegrass duo are hosting a contest, Win a Grand Ole Opry Circle Experience, giving a lucky fan and their guest the chance to win two tickets to the April…
Jake Hoot hit the ground running after winning Season 17 of The Voice. The 33-year-old has since released several songs, including his “I Would’ve Loved You,” duet with Kelly Clarkson, “Night Left,” his When Christmas Has Come and Gone,” collaboration with The Tenors, and his current “Wherever Time Goes” duet with his wife, Brittney. He has also spent much of…
Ray Stevens is bringing live music back to his CabaRay Showroom in Nashville. The singer, songwriter and comedian announces that he will return with his weekly live shows, beginning on Saturday, March 19. “Everyone has taken off their masks and started going out again,” says Stevens. “So, come to the CabaRay! We are reopening this weekend and I can…
Dolly Parton might have tried to withdraw her name from the list of potential inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but her request has been denied. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame says they stand by their decision to nominate the Grand Ole Opry member, which is why her name will remain on the ballot….
Carrie Underwood‘s new single is out! The Oklahoma native just dropped “Ghost Story,” which is the debut single from her upcoming new album. The song was written by David Garcia, Hillary Lindsey and Josh Kear, and seemed to Underwood the perfect way to kick off her new album. “I loved obviously the lyrics, but there was also just something…
Happy birthday to Charley Pride! The country music icon, who passed away in December of 2020, would have turned 88 years old today. In honor of his birthday, we found 11 facts about one of music’s pioneering legends. 1. He was the son of sharecroppers. Pride was one of 11 children, born to sharecroppers in Sledge, Mississippi. Without much…
Country music might be filled with songs about whiskey, beer, and wild nights on the town, but there are several artists within the genre who choose not to imbibe. Whether it’s because they have successfully battled an addiction, or simply choose not to partake, we found ten singers in country music who choose to remain sober. 1. Tim McGraw…
