Eric Church and Chris Stapleton were the top nominees, with five nods each — and Stapleton emerged as the night’s big winner. The only award Stapleton missed out on was entertainer of the year, which went to Luke Combs.   Entertainer of the year Luke Combs Female vocalist of the …

Don McLean’s 1971 masterpiece American Pie was released 50 years ago on October 24, 1971. The song “American Pie” went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 4 weeks at #1 in the first two months of 1972. The album also went to #1 for 3 consecutive weeks …

The writers and publishers of country music’s most-performed songs of the past year will be honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and it all started yesterday. The 59th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards once again celebrate the genre’s best and brightest creatives in a special …

Breland received a warm Grand Ole Opry welcome with a standing ovation for his debut Friday night (11/5). After his introduction by WSM’s Charlie Mattos, he burst onto the stage to share his story through fan-favorite “Cross Country” and breakout hit “My Truck.” Breland shared on socials following this special …

As a writer and producer for the Grand Ole Opry, Bill Filipiak has had a chance to hob-nob with some of the finest Americana artists around. This has been a major influence on his own work. With his latest record, Filipiak taps the inspiration and wisdom of these artists, honing …

The 3rd annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner raised more than $250,000 last week for our nation’s military veterans. The event, a benefit for the late Country Music Hall of Fame member’s veterans’ non-profit, The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP), was held at The City Winery in Nashville. The evening …

As part of the Inauguration Celebration for new Belmont University President Dr. Greg Jones, alumnus Brad Paisley was honored at a reception that occurred before “A Night of Stories and Songs,” an evening that tied into the inaugural theme to “Let Hope Abound.” Prior to the concert, Jones revealed that …

It’s that time of year and yes we know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet but, this is the time when new Christmas albums start coming out and we thought we’d let you know about a few of Nashville.com’s favorites. The first is actually a re-release of Carrie Underwood’s critically-acclaimed “My …

Wheelhouse Records singer/songwriter Elvie Shane is racking up another career milestone with the news that his recent No. 1 hit single “My Boy” has officially been certified GOLD by the RIAA, with more than 500,000 units of the song being consumed since its release. The lump-in-your-throat anthem to step-fatherhood just …

The Country Music Association has announced even more performers for “The 55th Annual CMA Awards.” Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will see Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley feat. BRELAND and HARDY, Luke Bryan, Jennifer Hudson, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band front and center on the CMA Awards stage. Hosted …