Taylor Swift, Shawn Camp, Lee Thomas Miller, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Channel and the late J.I. Allison were celebrated Monday night as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame welcomed its Class of 2026 during the organization’s 56th Anniversary Gala at Music City Center in Nashville. The star-studded evening honored six songwriters …
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I covered Cave Fest 2026, my third, last weekend. I missed the rest of the Nashville crew, who were all attending our team member Mike’s wedding (Congratulations, Mike and Debbie!) but like a Transformer, I linked up with our good friends The What Podcast to tackle a rainy weekend together. …
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One of Nashville.com’s favorite festivals, CaveFest returns for its fifth year October 10–11, 2026, bringing its signature blend of Americana, bluegrass and roots music to The Caverns for a truly one-of-a-kind weekend experience. BUY TICKETS HERE! Set against the stunning natural backdrop of the venue’s above-ground amphitheater and underground cave, …
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Last Friday night at the Ryman Auditorium was one I’ll never forget. As someone who has been a fan of The Mavericks since their early days in the late ’80s—back when they were playing places like Tree’s Wings, a little wing joint on the railroad tracks in Palm Beach county …
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In 9 days The Caverns will once again echo with the sounds of world-class bluegrass and roots music as the fourth annual CaveFest returns October 11–12, 2025. As Nashville.com’s favorite Bluegrass festival, CaveFest continues to grow stronger each year, blending incredible music with one of the most unique venues in …
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The songwriting giants behind the hits “Boulder To Birmingham,” “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song),” “She’s Looking At Me,” “Only In America,” “Every Mile A Memory,” and “You Look Good In My Shirt” will soon become the newest members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF). Emmylou …
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The McCrary Sisters are taking the stage for a special cause at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley on Tuesday, June 17. Ann, Regina and Alfreda will host The McCrary Sisters Family and Friends Benefit Event, honoring Efia McCrary. It’s set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Known …
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The Americana Music Association has announced the nominees for its 24th annual Americana Honors & Awards. This year’s nominations were revealed by Brandi Carlile, Kashus Culpepper, S.G. Goodman, Jim Lauderdale, Kacey Musgraves and Molly Tuttle in a social media announcement. Watch (and share) the video announcement above, and access nominee …
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Country legend and Hall of Famer Bobby Bare was honored in grand fashion for his 90th birthday with a sold-out tribute concert that lit up The Basement East on April 7. Hosted by his son, Bobby Bare Jr., the event—fittingly titled An American Salute to Bobby Bare—was a heartfelt evening …
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This weekend, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosted a songwriter round honoring singer-songwriter David Olney. The program included tribute performances by Steve Earle, Mary Gauthier, Jaimee Harris and Jim Lauderdale. Singer-songwriter Olney, who died in 2020, released more than two dozen albums during his five-decade career as …
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