Tag: Billy Ray Cyrus

The news of Dolly Parton’s death has sent shockwaves through the music world, with artists, friends and fellow entertainers taking to social media to remember a woman whose influence reached far beyond country music. From Nashville legends and longtime collaborators to generations of artists inspired by her songs, kindness and …

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced the presenters and special guests for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” airing live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00–11:00 PM ET) on ABC. The show, hosted this year by Lainey Wilson, will also be available for next-day streaming on …

He was among the early black country music artists to find success and the first black country singer-songwriter signed to Capitol Nashville in the 1970s. Stoney Edwards’ personal story filled with the struggle, grit, courage and heart is what has long been the basis for songs that have shaped country …

Americana/Folk Rock singer songwriter, Braison Cyrus has released “Across The Great Plains,” as the 1st song from his upcoming album, which was produced by former White Denim member, Austin Jenkins at Castle Recording Studios in Franklin, TN. The album will be released in 2021 but its lead track is now …

Busch, the beer brewed for the great outdoors, has extolled the beauty of America’s landscapes using music and song since its founding in 1955, developing iconic jingles for its ad campaigns such as ‘Head for the Mountains’ in the 1980s. Today, inspired by the creativity Americans across the country showed …

CMA Fest has just announced Eric Church as an additional performer at Nissan Stadium Friday, June 7. Church will take the stage at CMA Fest between shows on his highly successful Double Down Tour, where he made history Saturday night setting the new attendance record at Nissan Stadium with 56,521 people …

Country music’s biggest stars will be taking a swing at cancer when the City of Hope 28th Annual Celebrity Softball Game returns to First Tennessee Park on Saturday, June 9. This year’s artist lineup will be announced soon. A highlight of the event each year is the “meeting on the …

“Well Glen Campbell was special because he was so gifted. Glen is one of the greatest voices that ever was in the business, and he was one of the greatest musicians. He was a wonderful session musician as well. A lot of people don’t realize that, but he could play …

Producer, guitarist and songwriter Billy Joe Walker Jr., 64, died today (July 25). As a songwriter the native Texan had cuts with Eddie Rabbitt, John Anderson, Trisha Yearwood, Tanya Tucker, Billy Currington and Jerrod Niemann  among others. Walker produced projects for Bryan White, Travis Tritt, Pam Tillis, Billy Ray Cyrus, …