For Knoxville native Greylan James, making his Grand Ole Opry debut was about more than checking off a career milestone. It was about keeping a promise to his Papaw. The ACM Award-winning singer-songwriter stepped into the famous circle for the first time on Saturday, October 24, performing his rising country …

Country singer-songwriter Paul Minnich, known to fans as “The Lawn Chair Poet,” is bringing his own brand of storytelling to a new collection of songs with his latest album, Pretty Damn Proud, released last Friday, October 23. Blending traditional country storytelling with a rock edge, Minnich has carved out a …

Taylor Swift, Shawn Camp, Lee Thomas Miller, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Channel and the late J.I. Allison were celebrated Monday night as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame welcomed its Class of 2026 during the organization’s 56th Anniversary Gala at Music City Center in Nashville. The star-studded evening honored six songwriters …