Morgan Evans celebrated his first-ever #1 hit in the U.S., “”Kiss Somebody,” yesterday (1/17). Flipping Nashville’s rehearsal hall Soundcheck into a full-on fiesta, the party was hosted by ASCAP, BMI and APRA to honor the Australia native’s debut single. Evans (BMI), along with co-writers Chris DeStefano (ASCAP) and Josh Osborne …
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When the curtain rose at the historic Ryman to the surging “Prisoner of the Highway,” Ronnie Milsap returned to the Ryman Auditorium with a full command of his 40 #1s. Dressed all in black, the Country Music Hall of Famer celebrated his birthday and a catalogue of country hits and …
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The Country Music Association has revealed the recipients of the 10th annual CMA Triple Play Awards, an honor presented to songwriters who pen three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period based on the Country Aircheck, Billboard Country Airplay and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. In total, 10 songwriters will …
Read More »The Grand Ole Opry is set to honor Opry member and beloved bluegrass legend Del McCoury, in celebration of his 80th birthday with a special Wednesday night “Grand Del Opry” February 13th. McCoury, who will mark his milestone 80th birthday on February 1, will be joined on stage for the …
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans announces his first-ever solo album Sweet Release, a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The album comes following a career that’s spanned over 50 years and literally hundreds of historical collaborations. Sweet Release …
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Tim O’Brien recently announced a headlong leap back into traditional bluegrass with his new full-length album, Tim O’Brien Band. Due for release on March 15, 2019 , Tim O’Brien Band , the title a sly nod to traditional music’s often eponymous band names, is a collection of not just old-school …
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Legendary Songwriter/Artist, Sanger D. “Whitey” Shafer, age 84 of Ridgetop, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Funeral Service will be Sunday, January 20th at 2:00 p.m. at Family Heritage Funeral Home, 100 Albert Gallatin Avenue, Gallatin, TN 37066, with Dallas Frazier officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, January 19th from 2:00 …
Read More »The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present platinum-selling, progressive Country artist Kane Brown with a Breakthrough Artist Award at the Music Biz 2019 Conference’s Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner on Tuesday, May 7 at the JW Marriott Nashville. The Award is presented to artists who have truly emerged …
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Music icon Loretta Lynn will celebrate her birthday this April with a once-in-a-lifetime music event. On the heels of one of the most deeply personal albums of her career, Wouldn’t It Be Great (Legacy Recordings/Sony Music Entertainment), the 2019 GRAMMY nominee celebrates this year’s birthday being honored by her friends. …
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Award winning artist Patty Griffin has announced a headlining tour beginning February 28 in Los Angeles, CA, making her way through historic venues across North America including the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on April 17th. Tickets for most shows go on sale next Friday, January 18. European dates and further …
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