Randy Travis stunned an entire room of music industry people at his Country Music Hall of Fame induction in 2016, when he sang “Amazing Grace” from stage. For Randy, who largely lost his ability to speak, and sing, after his 2013 stroke, the event was a milestone, in more ways than one. “We had started working on that song…
Amy Grant had no idea that she had a genetic heart condition, one that could have potentially been fatal. The gospel singer opened up about the surprising diagnosis in a recent episode of The Doctors, recalling the serendipitous moment that likely saved her life. Amy happened to join her husband, Vince Gill, at his cardiologist appointment, when the doctor…
There isn’t much Jeannie Seely hasn’t done. The 80-year-old has released more than a dozen albums, had numerous hit singles, became a member of the Grand Ole Opry when she was only 27 years old, and continues to reinvent herself, including with her latest album, An American Classic. The 13-track project, a mix of both new songs, and new…
Update: On October 1, the Titans announced they were postponing the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for later in the season, after another player tested positive for COVID-19. To date, five players and six personnel have tested positive. The Titans facility will remain closed until further notice. The Tennessee Titans are officially postponing their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers,…
Country music stars are speaking out after the loss of Mac Davis. The singer, songwriter and performer, credited with penning some of country music’s most iconic songs, died on September 29, following heart surgery. He was 78 years old when he passed away. “Goodbye to my great friend Mac Davis,” Kenny Chesney said, as part of a lengthy statement…
The first round of performers for the CMT Music Awards have been announced! Luke Bryan and Dan + Shay will each perform, along with Ashley McBryde, Little Big Town, Kane Brown and Maren Morris. Each of the performers are nominated for at least one award. Luke is nominated for Male Video of the Year, for “One Margarita.” Dan +…
It appears Faith Hill has found the magical fountain of youth, at least according to her husband, Tim McGraw. In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the “I Called Mama” singer praised his wife, who celebrated her 53rd birthday on September 21. “The older she gets, the better looking she gets, the smarter she gets, the dumber I…
As the Grand Ole Opry prepares to welcome up to 500 guests in-person for their October shows, we now know which artists will be performing each week. Vince Gill, Terri Clark, Lorrie Morgan and Dierks Bentley will kick off the first show, taking place on Saturday, October 3. The show on October 10, called Opry Firsts, will feature Jeannie…
Rascal Flatts almost became a duo instead of a trio. When Jay DeMarcus found out the plan to include nudity, specifically Joe Don Rooney‘s butt, even though it was going to be pixelated, the former gospel singer threatened to quit the band. “I stormed off of the set because I was very angry that we were gonna put nudity…
Trisha Yearwood nailed her performance at the 2020 ACM Awards, honoring those in the country music industry who have passed away, but we have Garth Brooks to thank that she was even on stage. It was Garth who was first asked to perform, singing his classic song, “The Dance,” before he humbly suggested his wife’s “I’ll Carry You Home,”…
