Tag: George Jones

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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Gavin Adcock Announces “Country Never Dies” Project

Country music maverick Gavin Adcock is adding Executive Producer to his growing résumé with the announcement of his passion project, Country Never Dies, arriving Friday, March 13. More than just another tribute album, Country Never Dies was born from Adcock’s deep reverence for the legends who shaped the genre. A …

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LISTEN: Jesse Dayton’s “Night Brain”

Jesse Dayton will release “Night Brain” — his blues-rock follow-up to last month’s “Baby’s Long Gone” — on Tuesday, January 23. Released as both a single and cinematic music video, “Night Brain” arrives two weeks before the 66th Grammy Awards, where Death Wish Blues — Dayton’s chart-topping collaboration with fellow …

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Nancy Jones Talks About Life With George In New Book

“Stand By Your Man” may have been written by Tammy Wynette, but it was Nancy Jones who stood by George Jones for more than 30 years and helped save his life from cocaine addiction, alcoholism, and other abusive and self-destructive behaviors. In Playin’ Possum: My Memories of George Jones, readers …

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WATCH: Hailey Whitters Sings “New Baby For Christmas”

Today, Iowa-born, Nashville-based rising country star Hailey Whitters released a cover of George Jones’ Christmas classic “New Baby For Christmas” and announced she will support Shania Twain on a string of tour dates in May 2023. This new song arrives as Whitters’ breakthrough single “Everything She Ain’t” from her new …

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Country Music Hall of Famer Hargus “Pig” Robbins Passes

Hargus “Pig” Robbins

Hargus “Pig” Robbins, renowned pianist and Country Music Hall of Fame member passed away yesterday, Jan 30, 2022. He was 84. Working thousands of recording dates since the late 1950s, Robbins has contributed to dozens of hits by artists in Country, rock, folk and pop. He garnered two CMA Awards …

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New Music From Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road

Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road just released their brand new album, Bill Monroe’s Ol’ Mandolin. The 12 song CD showcases the award winning band’s unique traditional-inspired sound. Fans can download the full project HERE, where they’ll also be able to download the lead title-track along with current single, “They Call …

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Alan Jackson Receives Joe Talbot Award

Alan Jackson

The Country Music Association awarded Country Music Hall of Fame member Alan Jackson with the Joe Talbot Award Friday, Jan. 17 following his first performance during Opry at the Ryman. The Joe Talbot Award recognizes outstanding leadership and contributions to the preservation and advancement of Country Music’s values and traditions. …

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The Justin Kemp Band Release Tribute To Country Legends

The Justin Kemp Band released their new country single “Legends Never Die” on December 20, 2019. This original classic country song is a clever tribute to Country Music legends whose song titles compose most of the lyrics. Each line has been skillfully gleaned from many classic country hit songs from …

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