Country music icon Shania Twain is set to take center stage in a brand-new role, as the Academy of Country Music, Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions have announced she will host the 61st ACM Awards—marking her first time emceeing the show. The 61st ACM Awards will stream live to …

BMI officially launched the eighth season of its Rooftop On The Row® series, presented by George Dickel Whisky, on April 21 with a packed house and standout performances from rising artists Zach John King and Aniston Pate. More than 500 industry insiders gathered atop BMI’s Nashville offices, taking in sweeping …

I’ll be honest—when I hear the words “cover band,” I usually brace myself. For me, if you’re going to be a cover band, it has to be exact. No reinterpretations, no shortcuts—hit the notes, match the feel, honor the original. That’s a high bar, and very few cover band bands …

Miranda Lambert is set to release future music with MCA Nashville, marking the next chapter in one of country music’s most celebrated careers. Lambert’s decision to partner with a Nashville-based label underscores her deep ties to the city’s creative community and the roots that have long fueled her artistry. With …

Soul powerhouse Teddy Swims is set to bring his genre-blending sound and undeniable vocal firepower to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this summer, taking over the Which Stage on Saturday, June 13 from 9:45 – 11:00 PM. Born Jaten Dimsdale, the Atlanta native has built a reputation as one of …

Nashville lost one of its true songwriting giants on April 16, as Don Schlitz died at a local hospital following a sudden illness. He was 73. A master storyteller whose pen helped define modern country music, Schlitz built a catalog packed with classics, including “The Gambler,” “On the Other Hand,” …

Freely Fest was one of the most fun and meaningful events I’ve been to in a while. The sold-out show took place on Wednesday, April 8, at Bridgestone Arena and featured a stacked lineup: Avery Anna, Janelle Monáe, Dominic Fike, T-Pain, and The Killers. I got there about an hour …

Nashville’s songwriting community gathered for a major celebration this week as BMI honored Scotty McCreery for his seventh No. One hit, “Bottle Rockets,” during a party at its Music Row offices on April 16. The feel-good track—featuring Hootie & The Blowfish—not only topped the charts, but also marked a milestone …

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hit a major milestone this morning, welcoming its 20 millionth visitor since relocating to its downtown Nashville home in 2001. The celebration took place inside the museum’s Mike Curb Conservatory, marking the occasion in true Music City fashion. Joining the festivities were …

Shakey Graves is peeling things back to their most vulnerable core with his new single, “On My Own,” (watch above) the latest preview from his upcoming album Fondness, Etc., arriving May 15 via Dualtone Records. The track—and its equally stripped-down visual—offers a raw, unfiltered look at the emotional weight of …