After Little Big Town invited Kelsea Ballerini to join the Grand Ole Opry on March 5, Carrie Underwood inducted the Tennessee native on April 16 in front of a packed Opry House. Carrie presented Kelsea with her Opry trophy, saying, in part, “The Grand Ole Opry is the heart and soul of country music.” After…… MORE
Kristian Bush & Rita Wilson Plan Co-Headlining Tour
Musical collaborators and good friends, Kristian Bush and Rita Wilson will embark on a co-headlining tour this summer. Kicking off on June 5 in Atlanta, the tour will make additional stops in Nashville, New York, Boston and more. Tickets are on sale now. Rita Wilson & Kristian Bush Tour June 5 | Center Stage Theater…… MORE
Aaron Watson Announces New Headlining Tour
Aaron Watson will hit the road this summer for The Red Bandana Tour, which takes its moniker from the Texan’s upcoming album of the same name (June 21). Kicking off on June 28 in Abilene, Texas, the tour will make additional stops in Houston, Cincinnati, Kansas City and more. “I am so excited to announce…… MORE
Marty Stuart Named 16th Artist-in-Residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Following in the footsteps of country music luminaries like Kris Kristofferson, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Rosanne Cash and more, Marty Stuart will be the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 16th artist-in-residence Marty will perform three themed shows in the museum’s CMA Theater on Sept. 11 (The Pilgrim), Sept. 18 (Psychedelic Jam-Bo-Ree) and Sept.…… MORE
Cody Johnson, Lindsay Ell, Brett Young, Ashley McBryde & More Added to Nightly Concerts at Ascend Amphitheater During CMA Fest
Nightly concerts will return to Ascend Amphitheater for three star-studded showcases on June 6–8 during Nashville’s CMA Fest. June 6: Chase Rice will headline with support from Jimmie Allen, Blanco Brown, Adam Craig, Lindsay Ell, Tyler Farr, King Calaway, Locash and Runaway June. June 7: Brett Young will headline with support from Bailey Bryan, Jordan…… MORE
Elaina Smith Wins Gracie Award for “Women Want to Hear Women” Podcast
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation announced the winners for the 44th annual Gracie Awards, which recognize exemplary programming in media created by women. Honorees for 2019 include Sandra Oh, Leah Remini, Connie Britton, Rachel Maddow, Robin Roberts and more . . . as well as our very own Elaina Smith, who is being…… MORE
Kane Brown and Wife Are Expecting Their First Child
Kane Brown, 25, and wife Katelyn Jae, 26, are expecting their first child. Kane made the announcement via Instagram on April 15 by posting a sonogram photo with the caption: “It’s been so hard keeping this a secret!!!!! But the KB’S ARE GONNA BE PARENTS!!! KB3 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 IM GONNA BE A DADDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Kane and Katelyn…… MORE
Riley Green’s “There Was a Girl” Reaches No. 1 on Mediabase Chart
After 40 weeks at country radio, Riley Green’s debut single, “There Was a Girl,” has reached No. 1 on the Mediabase chart. Co-penned by Riley and Erik Dylan, “There Was a Girl” is featured on Riley’s major-label debut EP, In a Truck Right Now, which was released in June 2018 by Big Machine. Every track…… MORE
Brantley Gilbert Announces “2019 Not Like Us Tour” With Michael Ray & Lindsay Ell
Brantley Gilbert announced he will hit the road this summer for his headlining 2019 Not Like Us Tour. The tour will kick off on June 20 in Cincinnati, with future stops in Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Tampa and more. Additional dates will be announced soon. Michael Ray and Lindsay Ell will serve as support on the…… MORE
Hal Ketchum Suffering From Alzheimer’s Disease
Hal Ketchum is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease/dementia, according to a post made by his wife Andrea on Hal’s official Facebook page. Hal, 66, had a string of hits in the 1990s, including “Small Town Saturday Night,” “Sure Love,” “Hearts Are Gonna Roll” and more. Andrea shared the news via Facebook to quell speculation related to…… MORE