Maren Morris and Keb’ Mo’ will be the latest recipients of the upcoming Nashville Symphony‘s Harmony Award. The two musicians will receive their honor during the 36th annual Symphony Ball on December 12. Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the event will not be held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, but will instead be pre-recorded and televised, for the…
Until recently, Reba McEntire was the most-nominated female artist in the history of the CMA Awards, with 51 nominations. Although she had her own record broken this year, with Miranda Lambert topping that with a total of 55 nods, Reba still has had one of the most successful careers in the history of country music. The 65-year-old currently has…
Collin Raye visited the set of Mike Huckabee’s TV show, Huckabee, over the weekend to perform several songs, including the title track of his upcoming album, SCARS. The former governor of Arkansas also joined Collin in playing guitar on the uplifting track. Collin previously opened up about the song, which is a duet with Miranda Lambert. The song was…
We now know which five artists will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame! The new inductees will be Steve Earle, Brett James, Bobbie Gentry, Kent Blazy and Spooner Oldham. The songwriters will be inducted on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Music City Center. Their induction will take place along with the 2021 class, which will…
Not even the coronavirus pandemic can keep Tracy Lawrence from helping those in need during the holiday season. The singer just announced his 15th annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry in Nashville, along with a free benefit concert, with proceeds benefiting the Nashville Rescue Mission. Because of COVID-19, the concert, which will include several special guests that will be announced…
Dolly Parton is sharing the story behind her iconic hit, “Jolene.” The song, which has earned a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame, has been recorded more than any of the country music icon’s songs, including by Miley Cyrus, Olivia Newton-John, The White Stripes and Pentatonix, who earned a Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their cover…
Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus is sharing sweet memories of his father, Stanley Wayne DeMarcus, and how his father’s own love of music shaped his career path. The 49-year-old spoke out about his dad, shortly after the family’s patriarch, called “Wayno,” passed away last week. “My dad was always musical,” Jay shared with his record label. “So, the bond that we’ve…
Cody Johnson has been a longtime fan of Reba McEntire, which is why he honored her with a performance of her classic hit, “Whoever’s in New England.” The song, which Reba originally released in 1986, takes on an entirely new spin with the Texas native’s acoustic performance. Cody also teamed up with Reba for his current single, “Dear Rodeo.”…
Alex Stern just released a theatrical new video for “John Wayne.” The song, which Alex wrote with Brian Donkers and Reed Pittman, is about playing a part in your own life, without revealing one’s true self — a message she drives home in the stunning video. “This song and video both represent the pressures I believe we all feel…
Ashley McBryde is lending her talents, and her fame, to a worthwhile cause. The singer-songwriter is partnering with the Country Music Association to launch the Artist Ambassador Program, through its Unified Voices for Music Education (UVME) initiative. As part of the program, throughout the month of November, Ashley will advocate the need for music education in schools — a…
