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Larry Gatlin Takes Reins as Special “House Guest DJ” on SiriusXM’s “Willie’s Roadhouse”
Nashville, Tenn. (April 23, 2020) — GRAMMY® Award-winning country legend Larry Gatlintakes the reins as special "House Guest DJ" this weekend on SirusXM's "Willie's Roadhouse." Gatlin is the fourth DJ in the series hosted by Grand Ole Opry members. The program...
CMT PRESENTS 90 MINUTES OF ’90s COUNTRY, HOSTED BY COLLIN RAYE
Nashville, Tenn. (April 22, 2020) — Multi-platinum selling country artist and 10x "Male Vocalist of the Year" nominee (ACM and CMA), Collin Raye will host 90 Minutes of '90s Country in partnership with CMT this Friday, April 24. The takeover will take place on...
Sammy Kershaw Tackles Drug Addiction with New Music Video, “My Friend Fred”
Nashville, Tenn. (April 21, 2020) — Multi-platinum selling artist and country music powerhouse Sammy Kershaw has delivered his first music video in more than seven years. Today, CMT Music and CMT.com exclusively debuted the official music video for “My Friend Fred.”...
Charlie Daniels and The Journey Home Project Join Forces with Code of Vets to Aid Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic
Nashville, Tenn. (April 20, 2020) — Country Music Hall of Fame member CharlieDaniels and his veterans non-profit The Journey Home Project (TJHP) are joining forces with another non-profit group, Code of Vets, to aid former U.S. servicemen and women who are suffering...
Ricky Skaggs to Perform on Grand Ole Opry’s 4,920th Consecutive Saturday Night Broadcast this Weekend
Circle Television to Broadcast 'Opry Live' on Saturday, April 18 at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT Nashville, Tenn. (April 16, 2020) – This weekend, country music and bluegrass icon Ricky Skaggs returns to his home away from home, the Grand Ole Opry. For the past five...
Country Music and Americana Communities Remember John Prine
Nashville, Tenn. (April 8, 2020) — The country music and Americana communities are mourning the loss of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member John Prine. The influential music legend passed away yesterday, April 7, from complications of COVID-19."So sorry to hear...
Country Stars Mourn the Loss of Joe Diffie
Nashville, Tenn. (March 29, 2020) — The country music community is mourning the loss of Grand Ole Opry member Joe Diffie. The '90s country hitmaker passed away today, March 29, from complications of COVID-19."Just got word that Joe Diffie has passed away. Sincere...
Charlie Daniels Reveals 2020 Volunteer Jam Lineup
Nashville, Tenn. (March 27, 2020) — During a tumultuous time in our nation, country and southern rock icon Charlie Daniels is giving fans something to look forward to. Late last year, the Country Music Hall of Fame singer announced the return of his...
Country Music Artists React to Passing of Kenny Rogers
Nashville, Tenn. (March 21, 2020) — The country music community is mourning the loss of Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers. The music icon passed away last night at the age of 81 years old."Kenny Rogers was a pioneer in the music world. He was a friend of...
Amid National Uncertainty, Shenandoah Vows to “Keep the Music Playing”
Nashville, Tenn. (March 18, 2020) — During a time of national uncertainty, GRAMMY® Award-winning country music group Shenandoah is looking to brighten spirits with a special Facebook Live performance event that will bring music to the masses. Today the legendary...
Larry Gatlin Returns to Host “Opry Country Classics” at Historic Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, Tenn. (March 11, 2020) — Newly-inducted Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Larry Gatlin returns to Music City's historic Ryman Auditorium this week to host another season of the Grand Ole Opry’s "Opry Country Classics." "Whoopee! It's time for...
Shenandoah Announces “Every Road” 2020 Tour
Nashville, Tenn. (March 10, 2020) — GRAMMY®, ACM and CMA Award-winning band Shenandoah has announced the first round of shows for its "Every Road" 2020 tour.The national road show kicked off last week in Nashville, Tennessee with a special intimate show at the Country...
Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens Announces Tornado Relief Concert
Nashville, Tenn. (March 9, 2020) — Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens has announced his efforts to help those affected by the tornadoes that ravaged Middle Tennessee last week.On Saturday, March 7, during a live interview on Fox News Channel's Cavuto Live,...
Nashville Legend Rae Krenn to Receive T.J. Martell Foundation’s First Sunshine Award
Nashville, Tenn. (March 5, 2020) — The T.J. Martell Foundation will bestow the first Sunshine Award to The Palm Restaurant's Rae Krenn during the Nashville Comedy Festival this April. Krenn is known throughout Nashville for her unwavering hospitality, warm demeanor...
Outback Presents: Atlanta’s Comedy Legend Chris Tucker Returns to the Fox Theatre on June 13
Nashville, Tenn. (March 3, 2020) — International award-winning actor and comedian Chris Tucker brings his stand-up comedy act back to Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, June 13 (8:00 p.m. / ET) at the Fox Theatre. Tucker returns to his hometown to deliver a laugh-out-loud...
Outback Presents: Comedian Leanne Morgan Announces First National Headlining Road Show, The Big Panty Tour
Nashville, Tenn. (March 2, 2020) — Outback Presents is pleased to announce comedian Leanne Morgan's first national headlining tour across the Unites States. Today, the rising star revealed The Big Panty Tour, a 17-city road show that will bring her hit stand-up comedy...
Outback Presents: Lauren Akins Brings ‘Live in Love’ Book Tour to Nashville
Nashville, Tenn. (February 28, 2020) – Lauren Akins, devoted mother, wife of country superstar Thomas Rhett, and volunteer with Love One International, will embark on a national nine-city tour to support the release of her memoir LIVE IN LOVE:...
Pam Tillis is ‘Looking for a Feeling’ on New Solo Album
Nashville, Tenn. (February 28, 2020) — Icon. Trailblazer. Award winner. Legacy. Thelma. Roots. Iconoclast. Vocalist. Wit. Pam Tillis, the Grammy-nominated and Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year is all those things, and more. Beyond being the child...
Aaron Tippin and Shenandoah Cameo in Adam Sanders’ Star-Studded “Ruled the World” Music Video
Nashville, Tenn. (February 26, 2020) — Nineties country legends Shenandoah and Aaron Tippin recently took breaks from their busy touring schedules to appear in Adam Sanders' newly-released music video, "Ruled the World." The tune also features singer-songwriters Ray...
STYX Brings 2020 World Tour to Historic Ryman Auditorium this Spring
Tickets Go On Sale this Friday, February 28 at 10 A.M. / CT at Ticketmaster.com Nashville, Tenn. (February 24, 2020) — STYX, the first band in rock history to land four consecutive certified multi-million selling albums in a row, has announced its highly anticipated...
BFE Announces Relaunch of Audium Imprint; Schedules Artist Showcase During CRS
Nashville, Tenn. (February 17, 2020) — Bob Frank, CEO and founder of BFE (Bob Frank Entertainment), has announced the relaunch of Audium in Nashville. The revived imprint will now operate under the name Audium Nashville, a music distribution brand of BFD (Bob Frank...
Music Industry Veterans Launch Fusion Entertainment Company
Nashville, Tenn. (February 12, 2020) — Music Row veterans Chuck Rhodes, Mike Meade, Amy Aylward and Wayne Halper along with Bob Frank (BFE/Audium Nashville), Ted Ellis and Tom Cross (Creator Ventures CO, LTD.) and Chuck McDowell III (Wesley Financial Group) have...
The Gatlin Brothers Launch “65th Anniversary” Tour
Nashville, Tenn. (January 17, 2020) — GRAMMY® Award-winning country legends Larry, Steve and Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers are hitting the road to celebrate six and a half decades of music. The brothers' "65th Anniversary Tour" takes place throughout 2020 with more than...
TG Sheppard Extends “Party Time” Tour Into 2020
Nashville, Tenn. (January 16, 2020) —Today, country music legend TG Sheppard announced the extension of his "Party Time" tour into 2020. Boasted as "one of the most sought-after live performers in country music" by Cowboys & Indians Magazine, Sheppard is bringing...