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2026 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

2026 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The Country Music Association gathered inside the historic Rotunda at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum today to announce the 2026 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame, honoring Paul Overstreet, The Stanley Brothers and Tim McGraw. Overstreet will be inducted in the Songwriter category, which rotates …

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First Round of Performers Announced for 61st ACM Awards

First Round of Performers Announced for 61st ACM Awards

The Academy of Country Music, alongside Prime Video and Dick Clark Productions, has revealed the first round of performers for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, with Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Riley Green set to take the stage. Additional performers are expected to be announced in the coming …

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Gabby Barrett Collects Some PLATINUM Hardware at CRS

Gabby Barrett Collects Some PLATINUM Hardware at CRS

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REVIEW: “Country Roads USA” Delivers a Powerful Journey Through Country Music History

There’s something special about an “industry-only” opening night in Nashville—you can feel it the moment you walk in the door. That buzz was alive and well at the Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom as Country Roads USA, a new live theatrical residency made its debut, and opens to the public tonight! …

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LISTEN: Chandler Walters Drops “Break Your Heart”

LISTEN: Chandler Walters Drops “Break Your Heart”

GRAMMY®-nominated rising artist Chandler Walters is back with new music, releasing his latest track “Break Your Heart” today. Leaning further into his traditional country roots, Walters delivers a song packed with the kind of raw, live-show energy that’s quickly becoming his calling card—building on the momentum of recent releases like …

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Ella Langley Celebrates Two Number Ones

Ella Langley Celebrates Two Number Ones

BMI welcomed Ella Langley to its Nashville office on March 17 for her first-ever No. One celebration, honoring a pair of chart-topping hits, “weren’t for the wind” and “Choosin’ Texas.” The event brought together more than 400 industry guests as Langley reunited with her co-writers Johnny Clawson, Luke Dick, Miranda …

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HEY NOW Records Launches in Nashville

HEY NOW Records Launches in Nashville

A new player has entered the Music City landscape as industry veterans Clint Higham, John Esposito and Kris Lamb officially announce the launch of HEY NOW Records, a boutique label built around creativity, individuality and a highly focused approach to artist development. Based in Nashville, HEY NOW Records is designed …

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The Wallflowers Announce 30th Anniversary Tour

The Wallflowers Announce 30th Anniversary Tour

The Wallflowers are hitting the road in 2026 for a special run of U.S. and European dates, including a stop in Nashville on June 5 at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. The tour will spotlight two beloved albums, with the band performing their breakthrough 1996 release Bringing Down the Horse front-to-back, alongside …

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REVIEW: “Country Roads USA” Delivers a Powerful Journey Through Country Music History

Country Roads USA Begins Residency at CabaRay Showroom 3/19

A new theatrical production celebrating the rich history of country music is set to debut in Music City this week. Country Roads USA, written and directed by Dean Sams of the multi-platinum band Lonestar, will begin its live residency Thursday, March 19 at CabaRay Showroom in Nashville. The 11-person production …

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