CMA Foundation Hires Franklin Willis As Community Impact Director

The CMA Foundation has announced the hiring of music educator Franklin Willis as its Community Impact Director effective August 8. In the newly created role, Willis will serve as a key force in furthering the CMA Foundation’s ongoing commitment to fostering high quality and sustainable music education programs across the …

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Brian Kelley Honors Veteran

Brian Kelley topped off his fifth consecutive sold-out Surf Post Sessions show with a proud salute to local veteran Michael Monk. Welcoming him and his family to the special locals-only event (7/17), Kelley dedicated his performance of “American Spirit” to Monk, and personally thanked him onstage for his 12 years …

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Americana Music Association Announces House Band Members

33 More Acts Announced For Americanafest

The Americana Music Association today announced its third round of 175+ showcasing acts slated to perform at their annual AMERICANAFEST, which runs from September 13-17 in Nashville. 49 Winchester, Adia Victoria, Angel Olsen, Lori McKenna, Lukas Nelson & POTR, and S.G. Goodman are among the 33 newly-announced acts (a full …

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Liverpool, Nashville Connection Gets Even Stronger

Like the passing of the Olympic torch, Dr. Shamender Talwar, FRSA, Co-Founder of TUFF.earth, presented the “Mic of Unity” for The Road to Nashville – Liverpool International Song Contest (TRTN-L) to Nashville Vice Mayor Jim Shulman and the Metro City Council via Council Member Jeff Syracuse. The presentation took place …

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WATCH: Jake Owen’s “1×1”

As he continues a headlining run on his nationwide Up There Down Here Tour this summer, Jake Owen is taking a moment today to appreciate the little things with the official music video for his latest release, “1×1,” out now. Directed by Ryan Smith and shot at a Nashville soundstage, …

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CMA Launches Women’s Leadership Academy

The Country Music Association has announced the launch of its Women’s Leadership Academy. Having kicked off just last week, the inaugural professional development program is an interactive group coaching experience for 12 high-performing, high-potential women leaders within Country Music. The 16-week program will include an initial one-on-on coaching session to …

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Julia Cole Makes Her Opry Debut

Last Saturday (7/16), Julia Cole made her Grand Ole Opry debut. The up and coming singer wore a sparkling floor-length gown embellished with “upcycled” fabric from her late Grandfather’s western-style shirt and jewelry made from the shirt’s pearl-snaps. His absence was the one sad note as friends and family gathered …

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WATCH: Alana Springsteen’s “Trust Issues”

Continuing a confessional-style story she began last year, rising artist-songwriter Alana Springsteen has released the second installment of her independent EP, HISTORY OF BREAKING UP (PART TWO). (Watch “Trust Issues” above) “When I look back on where I was as I was writing the songs for HISTORY OF BREAKING UP …

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Old Crow Medicine Show Tickets! Ryman Auditorium, Nashville > Dec 30 & 31, 2024

Old Crow Medicine Show Announces 15th Annual New Year’s Eve Show

Old Crow Medicine Show have announced their return to the famed Ryman Auditorium stage in Nashville for their 15th annual New Year’s Eve show on December 31. Tickets are on sale this Friday, July 22, with an artist presale beginning on Tuesday, July 19 at 10:00 am. “I’m over the …

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