Nashville’s 2020 CMA Fest (June 4–7) may have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Country Music Association is planning to keep fans entertained this summer. Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell will host CMA Summer Stay-Cay on July 1 at 5 p.m. CT. The live-stream event will air via CMA’s YouTube and Facebook.…… MORE
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Josh Turner will celebrate his musical heroes on his upcoming album, Country State of Mind, which will be released on Aug. 21. The 12-song collection features popular tunes and deep cuts from many of Josh’s influences, including Randy Travis (“Forever and Ever, Amen”), John Anderson (“I’ve Got It Made”), Johnny Cash (“The Caretaker”), Vern Gosdin…… MORE
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,926th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on May 30 with a showcase featuring Opry members Chris Young and Chris Janson, as well as Brett Young. The one-hour show will air live on 650 AM WSM and Circle Television, as well as stream live on Circle’s Facebook and YouTube. The…… MORE
Charlie Daniels announced the lineup for his all-star concert, Volunteer Jam, which will take place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Sept. 15. Since its inception in 1974, Charlie’s Volunteer Jam has brought together some of music’s biggest stars for a number of worthwhile causes. This year’s lineup includes Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, The Marshall Tucker Band, Chris…… MORE
The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville will host a Roger Miller tribute concert, King of the Road: Celebrating The Music of Roger Miller, on March 22. The all-star lineup includes Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Toby Keith, Trisha Yearwood, Jamey Johnson, Wynonna, Rodney Crowell, Chris Janson, Lee Ann Womack, Larry Gatlin, Cake and The War…… MORE
Here’s everything you need to know about the CMA Country Christmas TV special. Date: Dec. 3 Time: 8-10 p.m. CT Television Station: ABC Host: Trisha Yearwood Location: Belmont University, Nashville Performers: Trisha Yearwood, Dierks Bentley, Kristin Chenoweth, for King & Country, Chris Janson, Tori Kelly, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Runaway June, CeCe Winans, Brett Young…… MORE
CMA Country Christmas, a two-hour music celebration, will air on ABC on Dec. 3. Hosted by Trisha Yearwood, this year’s festive showcase was taped on Sept. 25 at Belmont University’s Curb Event Center in Nashville. A number of stars took the stage to sing their favorite yuletide tunes, including Trisha, Dierks Bentley, Runaway June, Kristin…… MORE
If you weren’t able to attend Dolly Parton’s 50th anniversary show at the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 12, NBC has you covered. A two-hour TV special, Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Opry, will debut on NBC on Nov. 26 at 9 p.m. ET. The show will feature Opry performances from Dolly,…… MORE
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Chris Janson will follow up his recent No. 1 hit, “Good Vibes,” with the release of “Done.” The new tune, which was penned by Chris, Mitch Oglesby, Jamie Paulin and Matt Roy, will impact country radio on Nov. 25. “Done” is featured on Chris new album, Real Friends, which dropped on Oct. 28. “The story…… MORE
The Country Music Association announced that Kris Kristofferson will be honored with the 2019 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. The Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award was established to recognize an artist who has achieved both national and international prominence and stature through concert performances, humanitarian efforts, philanthropy, record sales, and public representation at the highest…… MORE
