The third time is the charm . . . hopefully. Alabama is rolling on with two newly announced stops in Nashville in 2021 as part of their delayed 50th Anniversary Tour. The trio is set to perform at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on July 2 and July 3 with special guest Martina McBride. After postponing more…… MORE
A number of country artists paid tribute to Charlie Daniels, 83, who passed away on July 6 from a stroke. Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Martina McBride and many more shared their messages of love and remembrance via social media. George Strait: “So sad to lose Charlie today. Such a great entertainer and a…… MORE
Martina McBride’s mother, Jeanne Schiff, 84, passed away on Jan. 10 in Andover, Kan., after emergency heart surgery. Martina shared the news in a heartfelt Facebook post: My mom passed away this morning. She was a complex and amazing woman. Strong. Chic. No-nonsense. Hilarious. Witty. She had the prettiest hair and skin and hands…I loved…… MORE
The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum announced that the lives and careers of Chris Stapleton, Martina McBride and Bill Anderson will be featured in individual exhibits in 2020. Chris Stapleton: June 26 (opening date) Martina McBride: Aug. 21 Bill Anderson: Nov. 20 Additional details specific to each exhibit will be revealed as the…… MORE
Co-hosts Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton kicked off the CMA Awards on Nov. 13 with a rendition of “Those Memories of You,” a Top 5 tune made popular by Dolly, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris on their 1987 album, Trio. Jennifer Nettles and Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman joined the…… MORE
The Country Music Association announced the presenters for the 53rd annual CMA Awards on Nov. 13: Bobby Bones, Hannah Brown, Deana Carter, Kristin Chenoweth, Janie Fricke, Jim Gaffigan, Vince Gill, Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, Midland, Craig Morgan, Jennifer Nettles, Madelaine Petsch, J.B. Smoove, Pam Tillis, Morgan Wallen and Trisha Yearwood. Previously announced performers include Eric…… MORE
Before the ACM Honors ceremony kicked off in Nashville on Aug. 21, a bevy of country stars walked the red blue carpet outside the Ryman Auditorium, including Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Chris Young, Midland, Maddie & Tae, Chris Janson, Martina McBride and more. In addition, Tony Orlando made a surprise appearance to accept the Casino…… MORE
Martina McBride announced she will hit the road for her ninth annual The Joy of Christmas Tour. The 14-date holiday tour kicks off on Nov. 29 in Biloxi, Miss., and makes additional stops in Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and more. “This show is so much fun to do,” says Martina. “We have everything from classic hymns…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music announced its special awardees for the 13th annual ACM Honors ceremony, which will take place August 21 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In addition to previously announced Songwriter of the Year Award winner Shane McAnally, the ACM Honors will pay tribute to a number of artists—and a film—for their specific achievements,…… MORE
Loretta Lynn will celebrate her 87th birthday on April 14, but she will get the party started on April 1 with an All-Star Birthday Celebration Concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The concert will feature performances by Alan Jackson, Brandy Clark, Darius Rucker, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Jack White, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Little Big Town,…… MORE
